Alaskan malamutes: Cold-resistant dogs, utility during Klondike Gold Rush, accompanied Byrd to South Pole, served in WWII Greenland.
American Eskimo dog: Mistaken for mini Samoyed, not from Alaska, 5,000-year-old Spitz ancestry, thick white coat with prominent neck fur.
Bernese mountain dog: Long-haired, weather-resistant coat. Active outdoors, great hiking companion. Fast, agile despite size, reflects Alpine origins.
Bernese mountain dog: Long-haired, weather-resistant coat. Active outdoors, great hiking companion. Fast, agile despite size, reflects Alpine origins.
Leonberger: German breed, nicknamed "Leo." Resembles lion, faced extinction. 120+ lbs, water resistant coat, agile for size.
The Newfoundland dog, a gentle giant from Newfoundland, Canada, is a working breed often mistaken for a black St. Bernard. Newfs came before and influenced the St. Bernard breed.
Samoyed dogs: Siberian herders' loyal companions, bred for sledding and warmth. Joined Amundsen to the South Pole in 1911.
Siberian husky: renowned sled dogs, pioneers in search and rescue. Heroic serum run saved Nome. Thick fur protects in extreme climates.
St. Bernard: Swiss mountain dogs, loyal guardians and rescuers in the Alps. Famous for alpine rescues and herding.
Tibetan Mastiff: Ancient lineage from wolves. Guarded nomadic cultures, versatile appearance. Thick coat demands regular care.