Alaskan husky

Strictly a working type rather than a registered breed, bred by mushers purely for performance, and the most common dog in Iditarod and Yukon Quest teams. Distance lines carry denser coats and tough feet, while sprint lines are leaner and shorter-coated, so the kennel's racing record tells you more than any label. The pick for anyone serious about mushing or canicross who values drive over looks. Expect an athlete that needs real work every day.