These are sled dogs. Sled dogs are dogs with a special job. They help pull sleds to move people and things. They are smart and work well together. They work in colder regions.
There are many kinds of sled dogs. Siberian huskies can be good sled dogs. They can pull very heavy loads.
Alaskan malamutes can be good sled dogs. They can pull loads for a long time and not get tired.
Samoyeds can be good sled dogs. They can also be used to herd animals like sheep. All sled dogs are smart, strong, and fluffy!
Every year, there are some sled dog races. Some races are just for fun. Some races are much more difficult, and dangerous.
In a sled dog race there is a team of dogs, and one musher. The musher is the person who drives the sled. When a musher wants the sled to move, he or she can say "MUSH!"
The dogs are attached to reins. The reins help keep them all together. The reins help the musher to turn the dogs, too.
There are always one or two lead dogs. This is the dog that leads the pack. All the other dogs follow the lead dog. The lead dog is the smartest in the group. He or she is very fast.
Next there are the swing dogs. These dogs help the sled to turn.
After that there are the team dogs. These are the dogs that bring power to the pack. More team dogs means more dog power.
At the very back of the pack are the wheel dogs. These dogs are the biggest in the pack. They help to bring the sled around trees, and corners.
Finally, there is the musher. The musher stands on the back of the sled. The musher carries supplies in the sled.
Sled dogs train together. Sled dogs play together. Sled dogs run together. They are incredible!