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Dog sledding, also known as mushing, is a sport that has been gaining in popularity for some time now. Many people are becoming interested in training their own dogs to pull a sled, whether for racing or simply for fun. However, the process of sled dog training is not as simple as hooking your dog up to a sled. There are suitable breeds to consider, equipment to purchase and training methods to implement.

Appropriate Breeds for Dog Sledding

Traditionally, northern breeds have been used as sled dogs. Common mushing breeds include Alaskan Malamutes, Eskimo Dogs, Samoyeds, Siberian Huskies, Greenlands, Hokkaidokens and Norrbottenspets. They are strong, determined and have a natural pulling instinct.

In recent years, however, other breeds have been successfully trained as sled dogs. German Shepherds, Irish Setters, Golden Retrievers and Dalmatians can all be trained as sled dogs. Many mushers used mixed breeds, the most common being the Siberian-Greyhound cross. Most larger breeds can be used if they have a natural desire to pull and enjoy having fun.

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