Does anyone know what kind of dogs were used in the movie Snow Dogs? I really want the one with the blue eyes.

Question

I'm just doing some research, so that when I'm able to buy a dog, I'll know which kind I want. I find that breed of dog very cute. Can anyone help me. Doesn't have to be pure bred, just need to know what breed it comes from.

Answer 1

Do a LOT of research. This is a working dog, headstrong, very vocal and will need a very experienced owner.

Select a dog for your lifestyle, not because it's cute and has blue eyes. Cute doesn't cut it when you realize you took on more than you could.

Answer 2

Huskies and Malamutes have blue eyes. Australian Shepherd also may have blue eyes, as well as cross-breeds (mutts) with these breeds. A friend has a Labrador mix with blue eyes.

But you probably want a friendly, lovable dog, that is easy to train in a family atmosphere ... in comparatively warm weather - unless you live in Alaska.

These dogs were bred to be very independent and to be exercised for a few hours a day.

Instead of breed, eye color, size, or color, you might get a better dog by listing what you would do with a dog, how much you can spend, how much you can train it, exercise it, play with it. Then see what kinds of breeds fit that list. Then you could look into local Rescue organizations, who will try to fit the right dog to your circumstances.

I personally wanted a male dog that was intelligent, easy to train, friendly, on the large side, and would sleep while I was gone, then play when I returned. I ended up getting a Golden Retriever x German Shepherd rescue. I've had him for 7 years... and he is perfect for me.

Answer 3

Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes are commonly used when showing "sled dogs" in movies. Their eyes can be blue but also brown or even one of each.

It's great that you want to research these breeds, buying a dog on impulse because he was in a movies never works out.

Both breeds were bred to withstand cold climates and harsh condition but they are very pack oriented and should not be help outside! Their thick coat does not need any trimming but lots of grooming to get all that undercoat ourt and keep them comfortable. They can be very loud and have a tendency to howl, also have nomadic tendencies and need a secure yard as they wonder off.

Malamutes are larger than Huslies.

Best for research would be to start with the AKC breed standards which give you an overview
http://www.akc.org/breeds/alaskan_malamute/index.cfm
http://www.akc.org/breeds/siberian_husky/index.cfm

Then check out their parent clubs for information on temperament, health, history:
http://www.alaskanmalamute.org/amca/index.asp
http://www.shca.org/

Then check out dog shows in your area where you can meet these dogs and exhibitors/breeders who you can ask anything about them, they can also point you to a responsible breeder.
http://www.akc.org/events/search/

Always consider breed rescues:
http://www.malamuterescue.org/
http://www.siberianrescue.com/

Huskys are more common than Malamutes, their beatiful looks often tempt people to buy one but they need specific owners ... they are wonderful but not for everyone. If you check shelters you'll often come across Huskies, turned in for digging, running away, trouble w/ training, housetraining or howling ;-(

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Huskies. Only Huskies have blue eyes. (as far as "snow type dogs") malamutes are also very cool, but they always have brown eyes.
KNOW THIS- These dogs run. They are escape artists. And you will be covered in hair for the next decade or so. Great dogs, but it wasn't worth it for me. No vacuum cleaner could survive the torrent of hair. One ran away and was stolen, (I know because my fliers were always immediately torn down in one specific area. Who would tear down lost dog fliers?) And the other got out and was hit by a car. I did everything I could to keep them in the yard. They climbed fences like monkeys. Hard to believe, but I watched them doing it.
If you insist on a Spits breed, look into tilt top fences. Get them micro chipped, and be prepared to find yourself out driving around looking for your dog at the worst possible moments, biting your nails and being torn between anger and horror. Not to be an alarmist, but you should really be prepared.

Answer 5

they were Siberian huskies and Alaskan malamutes.
Some have a genetic fault which gives the blue eyes this is a disqualification for showing AKC dogs of this breed and most breeds.
They are very hard to train and either a very lot of patience or an experienced person.
Please do more research on these two breeds they may not be the dogs for you.

Answer 6

I think in Snow Dogs they were Huskies, plus I usually see huskies with blue eyes.

Answer 7

Generally they use huskies; they might use wolf mixes or Alaskan malamutes, though. If the dog is pure white then they probably used Samoyeds.

Answer 8

Huskies

Answer 9

Probably Huskies or Malamutes. Malamutes are generally smaller.

But both are very fuzzy and require lots and lots of attention. You should not get a dog just on looks, but on temperament, how much you can spend on food, size of your house, etc.

Answer 10

maximum of them are a husky blend. they could desire to be able to shield the chilly, so that they choose one greater thick coat. Huskies generally have this style of coat, so that they are ideal. they generally breed them with different dogs to get the characteristics that they choose and choose. each and each dogs interior the %. has a definite place and that they each and each carry out a definite job. various the dogs are leaders, some are mandatory to be rapid, some are mandatory to be able to pull the burden.