Togo (dog)
Togo was a sled dog owned by Leonhard Seppala. He was Seppala’s lead dog in the 1925 serum run to Nome. His team ran the longest and most dangerous part.[1][2] Togo’s half brother Fritz was also part of the team.[3]
 Leonhard Seppala with sled dogs from his kennel - Togo is at far left. Other dogs from left to right: Karinsky, Jafet, Pete, unknown dog, Fritz | |
| Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
|---|---|
| Breed | Seppala Siberian Sleddog |
| Sex | Male |
| Born | 1913 |
| Died | December 5, 1929 (aged 16) Poland Spring, Maine |
| Resting place | Stuffed and mounted body, displayed at the Iditarod Trail Headquarters Museum in Wasilla, Alaska. Togo's skeleton is mounted separately, and is in the possession of the Peabody Museum of Natural History. |
| Occupation | Sled dog |
| Known for | 1925 serum run to Nome |
| Owner | Leonhard Seppala |
| Parent(s) | Suggen x Dolly (Import) |
| Offspring | Togo (II), Kingeak, Paddy, Bilka (and others) |
| Appearance | Dark grey, black and brown coat (Agouti) of medium length with light undersides and patches. Grew to ~48 lbs in adulthood. Large front paws, wide muzzle, and damaged right ear which can be used to identify him easily in many pictures. Brown eyes. |
| Named after | Tōgō Heihachirō |
| Awards | Most Traveled Dog In Alaska, Champion Trophy Winner In Nome, Record of Longest and Fastest run in Serum Drive, The Most Heroic Animal of all Time |
Balto, another dog who took part, became the most famous because he was part of the final team. Many believe that Togo should have received the attention that the press gave to Balto.[4]
References
- ↑ "Togo - A Capsule History". Balto’s True Story.
- ↑ Hank, Will (2020). "The True Story of Togo: Siberian Husky Sled Dog Hero of 1925 Nome Serum Run". American Kennel Club.
- ↑ "Fritz - A Capsule History". Balto’s True Story.
- ↑ Steinmetz, Katy (2011-03-21). "Top 10 Heroic Animals - TIME" (in en-US). Time. . http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,2059858_2059863_2060458,00.html. Retrieved 2020-11-24.