sled dog
noun
: a dog (such as a Siberian husky or Alaskan malamute) trained to draw a usually heavy sled typically with other dogs over snow-covered terrain
—Sled dogs were originally used in colder regions (as of northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland, and Antarctica) as work dogs to facilitate travel and transport of supplies but are now popularly used elsewhere during the winter especially for racing.
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This is where the Alaska Railroad train station, sled dog kennels, and the majority of visitor centers are located.
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The race is a qualifier for the Iditarod sled dog race, which takes place annually in Alaska.
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Tamara Gane,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
The race is a qualifier for the Iditarod sled dog race, which takes place annually in Alaska.
—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for sled dog
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“Sled dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sled%20dog. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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