Balto was a Siberian Husky and sled dog belonging to musher and breeder Leonhard Seppala. He achieved fame when he reportedly led a team of sled dogs driven by Gunnar Kaasen on the final leg of the 1925 ...

What does Balto name mean?

A famous bearer of this name is Balto, a Siberian Husky that led a dog sled team that helped transport diphtheria antitoxin from Nenana, Alaska to Nome, Alaska. ... Balto as a boys' name is of Babylonian origin, and the name Balto means "Baal protect the king".

Is the real Balto part wolf?

The Real Balto Was Not Part Wolf And Wasn't Considered An Ideal Lead Sled Dog. In the animated film, Balto is half wolf; the real Balto was a Siberian husky, thought to be born sometime in 1919. Balto had a black coat with a patch of white on his chest and paws.