Sled Dogs of the Arctic
Sled DogsThe Arctic region consists of the Arctic Ocean which froze in winter, and areas of Russia, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Alaska and Norway and some of their surrounding islands. Different breeds of sled dogs were developed by the various indigenous peoples who lived in these isolated areas. These people used teams of large, powerful dogs to pull sleds through the ice and snow, providing transport for themselves and their goods. This section looks at the various breeds of indigenous dogs that assisted these ancient people to survive.