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Recent Examples of sled dog
The wolf howl is as savage and lonely a sound as ever fell on human ears (the howl of a Husky sled dog is almost identical).
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Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
In just 20 years, the Greenlandic sled dog population has been cut in half, down from 25,000 to only 13,000.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
Most sled dogs are huskies and pointers, but Muppy didn’t get the memo.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2025
At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, cold-tolerant animals with the stamina to pull heavy loads over long distances.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
In just 20 years, the Greenlandic sled dog population has been cut in half, down from 25,000 to only 13,000.
—Katherine Alex Beaven, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 May 2025
Most sled dogs are huskies and pointers, but Muppy didn’t get the memo.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2025
At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, cold-tolerant animals with the stamina to pull heavy loads over long distances.
—Emily Anthes, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sled dog
Noun
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Possessing second-generation wolf dogs, defined in California as the offspring of a domestic dog and a half-wolf, half-dog hybrid — with no more than 25% wolf — is legal.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary in New Mexico named the six wolf dogs after characters created by fantasy author Sarah J. Maas Six wolfdogs are spending their holiday season enjoying a winter wonderland after being kept as pets.—
Kelli Bender,
Peoplemag,
15 Dec. 2023
Noun
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His puppy dog demeanor was back, replacing the hangdog expression earlier.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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There are errands to be run and exploring to be done, and the turn of the knob brings out the puppy dog eyes.—
Kimberly Dishongh,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Wolf packs, by contrast, show high heterogeneity - pack members take on distinct roles as hunters, scouts, or caregivers - and coordinate effectively within their group.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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But new evidence suggests the practice might have been more widespread, hinting that our ancestors were not just hunters but clever fat-finders too.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
12 July 2025
Noun
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While on the ground, officers fired additional bean bag rounds at Evans, including one that allegedly broke his leg, and twice sent a police dog at him.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2025
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As police and a police dog closed in, Richard shot and killed himself.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Play a blind sport, like beep baseball or blind soccer, watch a guide dog demo, listen to live music and more.—
John Coffren,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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Joey may have failed as a guide dog, but he's certainly become a TikTok sensation.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Sled dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sled%20dog. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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