International holidays - Sled Dog Day

Sled Dog Day is celebrated annually around the world on February 2 This international holiday is celebrated by owners of Alaskan Malamutes, Huskies, Samoyeds, Laikas, and other sled dog breeds, which for many years have helped transport people and goods on sleds They are used for traction on snow or ice Dog sleds began to be used in the northern regions several thousand years ago During the expedition to the North Pole in 1909, Robert Peary also could not do without sled dogs They helped to overcome distances and Raoul Amundsen at the South Pole in 1911 During the polar expedition from Uelen to Murmansk, the longest journey by dog ​​sled was 10 thousand kilometers Thanks to the hardy and courageous representatives of sledding breeds, residents of the Arctic regions had the opportunity to travel through snowy territories before airplanes and cars were invented The most famous event involving sled dogs is the Great Race of Mercy, which took place in 1925 Then, in a small town in Alaska, which, due to bad weather, was cut off from the outside world, it was possible to quickly deliver anti-diphtheria serum and save the residents during the outbreak of the epidemic During the trip, the sleds were driven by 20 drivers, and the team included 150 dogs of such breeds as Alaskan Malamute and Husky The vital cargo was passed on by the drivers to each other in a relay race They managed to cover a distance of 1085 km in just six days, while the air temperature varied from -30 to -52 degrees When the race was already coming to an end, a strong snowstorm began and several sled dogs died Sled Dog Day is a good opportunity to tell everyone about the qualities of these animals, such as loyalty, intelligence, endurance and courage Many sled dog enthusiasts dedicate this day to raising funds for shelters and other charities that help homeless dogs and protect them from cruelty Also on February 2, you can visit one of the local shelters and spend time with the pets who are forced to live there Among them there are often representatives of sledding breeds, which often run away from their owners These dogs will be very happy to have another walk in the fresh air and tasty treats It is possible that you will want to shelter one of them in your home If you have long dreamed of a husky, malamute or husky, then on this day you can also go to sled dog breeders and choose a puppy who will later become your most devoted and reliable friend