SLED DOG


Meaning of SLED DOG in English

Any working dog used to pull a sled carrying people and supplies across snow and ice.

The breeds most commonly used are the Alaskan malamute , Laika, Samoyed , and Siberian husky . All are powerful dogs with a thick coat and high endurance. See also Eskimo dog .

Britannica Concise Encyclopedia.      Краткая энциклопедия Британика.