<P> The Chinook is a drafting and sled dog developed in New Hampshire in the early 1900s, and is a blend of Mastiff, Greenland Husky, German Shepherd, and Belgian Shepherd . It is the state dog of New Hampshire and was recognized by the AKC as a Working breed in 2013 . They are described as athletic and "hard bodied" with a "tireless gait". </P> <P> Eskimo dogs that originated in Greenland, Greenland Dogs are heavy dogs with high endurance but little speed . They are frequently used by people offering dog sled adventures and long expeditions . There are more than 30,000 Greenland Dogs living in Greenland . In the winter, they are a primary mode of transportation . Most hunters in Greenland favor dog sled teams over snowmobiles as the dog sled teams are more reliable . </P> <P> The Samoyed was developed by the Samoyede people of Siberia, who used them to herd reindeer and hunt in addition to hauling sleds . These dogs were so prized, and the people who owned them so dependent upon them for survival, that the dogs were allowed to sleep in the tents with their owners . </P> <P> Smaller than the similar - appearing Malamute, the Siberian Husky pulls more, pound for pound, than a malamute, but cannot pull as long . They weigh between 18 and 27 kilograms (40 and 60 lb), and have been selectively bred for both appearance and pulling ability . </P>

Alaskan sled dog of the spitz type crossword clue