Raised in Leonhard Seppala's kennel in Nome, Balto did not meet the trainer's physical standards for racing-team dogs. Subsequently, Balto was primarily used to transport freight. The "newspaper" dog's rise to fame infuriated Seppala, who believed that Balto was unfairly credited for the achievements of his team's leader, Togo. | Date: 1925 | Source: Cleveland State University. Michael Schwartz Library. Special Collections.Download Original File
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Cleveland State University. Michael Schwartz Library. Special Collections.
