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The Siberian Husky was used by the Chukchi Tribe in Siberia as transport, conditions were harsh & the dogs needed to withstand low temperatures using very little energy, but they were still expected to travel vast distances at a fairly fast pace. The dogs also needed to be good natured to enable them to be used in large teams to carry heavy loads. Sled dogs have been used since the late 1800's by miners, trappers, mail carriers & explorers; they were used to reach the North Pole in 1909 & the South Pole in 1911. The first organised sled dog race was in 1908, the first "All-Alaskan Sweepstakes" race was 408 miles following telegraph wires from Nome to Candle, the prize $10,000, an unbelievable amount of money at that time..... read more
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