Argentine polar dog

Argentine polar dog
An Argentine polar dog

The Argentine polar dog is an extinct breed of dog. It was created by the Argentine Army to haul freight around its bases in Antarctica. The breed was a cross between a Spitz, which were traditionally used as sled dogs, and several other breeds, including the Alaskan Malamute, the Siberian Husky, the Greenland Dog, and the Samoyed.[1] The practice of breeding Argentine polar dogs came to an end in 1991, when Article 4 of the Antarctic Treaty forced the removal of all non-native species from the continent.[2]

  1. ^ Grodsinsky, Sergio (2003-05-31). "La extinción del perro polar argentino - Tecnicas de Adiestramiento Canino Deportivo, Manual Educacion Cachorros" [The extinction of the Argentine polar dog]. Verous (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2008-04-03. Retrieved 2024-03-04.
  2. ^ "Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora" (PDF). Annex II to the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.