While the big long-distance races of the season are approaching rapidly, some smaller races have also been taking place in 2021. The second weekend of the year, Copper Basin 300 was held in the wilderness of Alaska. The race took the mushers on a 300 mile loop, starting and finishing in Glennallen.

You might have seen Malamutes, Huskies, Samoyeds and many more in the context of mushing. But what are really the differences between them? Here’s your guide.