Dogsled Rules

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Alaskan Malamute

This large, bearlike dog has a sturdy frame, a tightly-curled tail, and a soft expression.

The Alaskan malamute is a tough, strong, and hard-working dog, bred to carry heavy loads for long distances. Compared to huskies and other sled-dogs, malamutes are relatively low-energy, but make up for it in sheer endurance and strength.

Though they often dislike other dogs, especially those of the same sex, malamutes are affectionate and playful, and get along well with children.


Skill Bonus:
+4 Acrobatics when jumping
+4 Survival when tracking by scent

Size/Type: Medium Animal
Hit Dice: 2d8+6 (15 avg.)
Initiative: +2
Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares, 4.5 mph)

Run (x4 speed) = 160 ft. (32 squares, 18 mph)
Run (x5 speed) = 200 ft. (40 squares, 22.5 mph)

Armor Class: 13, touch 12, flat-footed 11 (+2 Dex, +1 natural)
Base Attack Bonus: +1
CMB: +4
CMD: 17
Attack: bite +3 (1d6+3 plus trip)
Full Attack: 2 bites +3 (1d6+3 plus trip)
Space/Reach: 5 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Trip
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent, sled-dog
Alignment: Saves: Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +1
Abilities: Str 17 (+3), Dex 15 (+2), Con 17 (+3), Int 2 (-4), Wis 12 (+1), Cha 6 (-2)
Skills: Acrobatics +2 (+6 jumping), Perception +2, Survival +2 (+6 scent tracking)
Feats: Endurance, Run ^B
Environment: Any cold land
Organization: Solitary, pair, or pack (2-8)
Challenge Rating: 3
Treasure: None
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: By HD
Level Adjustment: —

Adult male malamutes stand about 25 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh about 85 pounds; females stand about 23 inches tall at the shoulder and weigh about 75 pounds.

Carrying Capacity: A light load for a malamute is up to 129 pounds; a medium load, 130–259 pounds; a heavy load, 260–390 pounds. A malamute can drag 1,950 pounds.

Sled-Dog (Ex)
As long as they run at just four times their base speed, sled-dogs can run for a number of hours equal to their Constitution modifier before they feel the need to rest. If they begin to sprint (at 5x their normal speed), refer to the normal rules for the Run action. If they do not rest at the end of this time, sled-dogs must make a DC 10 Constitution check to continue running. They must check again every 10 minutes in which they continue to run, and the DC of this check increases by 1 for each check they have made. When it fails this check, a sled-dog must stop running and rest. A sled-dog which as run to its limit must rest for 10 minutes (60 rounds) before running again. During a rest period, a sled-dog can move no faster than a normal move action. Sled-dogs can run between 30 and 100+ miles in a single day, depending on the pace they maintain.