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. 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.
Originally developed for cold, Antarctic environments
The Argentine Polar Dog was specifically developed by the Argentine Army for use in Antarctica to haul freight. It was a mix of several robust sled dog breeds like the Alaskan Malamute, Siberian Husky, Greenland Dog, and Samoyed. This breed became extinct following the enforcement of the Antarctic Treaty, which led to the removal of all non-native species from the continent in 1991.
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