About Dogs

Here are some fun facts about our favorite pups!

Alaskan Malamutes

1. During World War 1, they were shipped to France to delier supplies to French army troops isolated in mountain outposts
2. During World War 2, they were used to sniff for mines, carry weapons, and act as search-and-rescue dogs
3. They're built to withstand cold temperatures, and were historically used in Arctic expeditions
4. Their history dates back 5000 years ago, with the first settlers of North America keeping them as their companions and workdogs.

Siberian Huskies

1. They are incredibly friendly
2. They were developed as working sled dogs for thousands of years by the Chukchi people of northeast Asia
3. According to Chukchi belief, these dogs guard the gates of heaven, turning away any who were cruel to animals
4. In 1925, this breed brought lifesaving serum to fight a diphtheria epidemic in Nome, Alaska

Alaskan Huskies

1. The Alaskan Husky is a mix of Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, German Shepherd, Saluki, and English Pointer. This makes them exceptional sled dogs.
2. They have a self-cleaning coat that cleans debris trapped within
3. They can run at an average speed of over 18 miles per hour
4. They weigh between 40 and 60 pounds