Balto (c. 1919 – March 14, 1933) was an Alaskan husky and sled dog bred by musher and breeder Leonhard Seppala. [1] . Balto achieved fame when he was reported to have led a …

Jul 16, 2025 · Balto was a Siberian husky who was born in Nome, a small town in Alaska in 1923. This breed, although originating from Russia, was taken to American territory in 1905 to work …

Jan 13, 2025 · Balto, the famous sled dog who is credited with leading the lifesaving serum run to Nome, Alaska in 1925, still stands proudly in the newly refurbished Cleveland Museum of …

A half-wolf, half-husky named Balto gets a chance to become a hero when an outbreak of diphtheria threatens the children of Nome, Alaska in the winter of 1925. He leads a dog team …

We'll present the story of Balto and the heroic dogs and mushers of the 1925 Alaskan Serum Run, comparing their experience to the Iditarod of today. We'll also discuss diphtheria and explore …

Balto is the titular protagonist of the animated trilogy of the same name. He is the mate of Jenna and the father of Aleu, Kodi, Dingo, Saba and two other unnamed wolfdogs.

Aug 16, 2025 · Despite later becoming a symbol of canine heroism, Balto was actually considered an ordinary working dog within Seppala’s kennel. He wasn’t initially viewed as one of …

Shunned by humans and dogs alike, kindhearted Balto — half wolf, half dog — treks heroically across the Alaskan tundra to save the children of his town. Watch trailers & learn more.

It is loosely based on the true story of the dog Balto who helped save children infected with diphtheria in the 1925 serum run to Nome. The film stars voice actors Kevin Bacon, Bridget …

Jan 23, 2025 · Following Balto’s natural death in 1933, his mount was put on display at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Today, he remains a shining example of triumph in the …