Balto (c. 1919 – March 14, 1933) was an Alaskan husky and sled dog belonging to musher and breeder Leonhard Seppala.

Mar 2, 2023 · "Balto" was a hit animated film, but Balto the sled dog was an actual canine hero. Learn about how Balto helped deliver lifesaving serum.

Apr 6, 2025 · Balto starred in Balto’s Race to Nome, a silent film that enthralled audiences. He and Kaasen embarked on a national tour, drawing massive crowds eager to see the dog that braved the worst storm ...

Sep 26, 2021 · A heroic sled dog, Balto worked alongside musher Gunnar Kaasen to deliver life-saving medication to victims of the diphtheria epidemic of 1925.

Apr 23, 2017 · The story of Balto is one of the most captivating real events in US history and proves that dogs are capable of incredible feats. So much so, Balto's adventure hit movie screens in 1995, in the eponymous film, Balto. AnimalWised will now tell you the true story of Balto, the dog that became a hero. Keep reading, you won't want to miss this!

A bronze statue of Balto by Frederick Roth is installed in Central Park, Manhattan, New York. Balto (1919 – March 14, 1933) was an Alaskan husky and sled dog belonging to musher and breeder Leonhard Seppala.

Mar 10, 2025 · Balto was a Siberian Husky sled dog who helped deliver life-saving medicine to the citizens of Nome, Territory of Alaska, in February 1925.

Jul 24, 2024 · The 1995 children’s animated film, named after the titular dog, introduced a new generation of people to the story of this heroic canine – though at the time, most children watching the movie likely didn’t even realize it was actually inspired by a true story.

Apr 27, 2023 · In 1925, a sled dog named Balto made headlines around the world when he braved fierce winds, a raging blizzard, and splintering river ice to bring lifesaving serum to an isolated Alaskan town struck with diphtheria.

Mar 6, 2012 · The dramatic story of Balto, hero of the Iditarod trail, and the lives he saved during the great Nome serum run of 1925. Most people know that the Iditarod is a grueling distance race of over 1,000 miles that takes place on the Iditarod …