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The American Kennel Club says sled dogs likely evolved in Mongolia about 35,000 to 30,000 years ago, but people didn't start using these dogs to pull sleds until about 3,000 years ago.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
While on a long and snowy trek with her sled dogs, TikTok user @celine.delang noticed one of the dogs needed a break.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Extra food was consumed by the staff and leftovers devoured by the sled dogs of Tinit, a nearby village of 80.
—Jordan Riefe, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
The Iditarod, the world’s most famous sled dog race, begins with a ceremonial start in Anchorage the first Saturday in March.
—Mark Thiessen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
While on a long and snowy trek with her sled dogs, TikTok user @celine.delang noticed one of the dogs needed a break.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Extra food was consumed by the staff and leftovers devoured by the sled dogs of Tinit, a nearby village of 80.
—Jordan Riefe, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
The Iditarod, the world’s most famous sled dog race, begins with a ceremonial start in Anchorage the first Saturday in March.
—Mark Thiessen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sled dog
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Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.—
Kelli Bender,
Peoplemag,
15 Dec. 2023
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At one point, an android with puppy dog eyes is introduced, only to vanish a couple of scenes later.—
Natalia Winkelman,
New York Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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If all else fails, Hope says, Jack needs to put on his sad puppy dog face.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Many hunters have wrestled with how seriously to take the threat of CWD.—
Jim Robbin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Then in December 2010, more than 12 years after Rutledge’s disappearance, a hunter stumbled across a human skull — but no other remains — in the woods near the Cumberland River in Nashville about 30 or 40 yards from the road, according to police.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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Nine police departments across Lake, Porter, LaPorte and Jasper counties received donations to support police dogs.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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In the video, an officer handling a police dog can be heard telling Umana to drop the machete as Umana stood on the sidewalk.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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With her guide dog Freddie, Liz keep tabs on growth, economic development and other issues in Northeast Tarrant cities and other communities near Fort Worth.—
Amanda McCoy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2025
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As Castle has a guide dog, named Mr. Maple, there are a few extra steps for the couple when catching flights.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Sled dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sled%20dog. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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