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sled dog
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1
a dog, as an Eskimo dog, used to pull a sled (def. 1), especially in the North. See 1577 quote at sled (def. 1).
Quotations
1692
Now as for a woman they [Indians] do not so much mind her for they reckon she is like a Slead dog or Bitch when she is living & when she dies they think she dyes to Eternity. . . .
1777
. . . finding my sled-dog lame, I defered my journey and went to Pinchgut Point and Alder Head.
1910
For the ten sled dogs 30 lb. pemmican and 500 lb. fresh deer meat was needed, giving an average of 3 lb. per dog per day.
2
See 1896 quote.
See: steer-dog
Quotations
1896
The "sled dog," usually the heaviest in the team is trained to swing the head of the sled away from obstacles; it is important that he should be well trained when following a crooked track through the forest.
1903
Dave was wheeler or sled dog; pulling in front of him was Buck, then came Sol-leks; the rest of the team was strung out ahead, to the leader, which position was filled by Spitz.
1921
Off they went, the two leading dogs pulling the wolf along from in front, while the sled-dog nipped him from behind and encouraged him to go ahead.
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