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boss dog 
the dog in a dog-team recognized by his owner and his team-mates as the "boss," usually the strongest and most dominant, and usually harnessed nearest the sled.
See also: steer-dog
- 1942 The lead dog pulls on the longest line, far in front of the others; the boss dog pulls nearest the sled and in the midst of the rest.
- 1942 The boss dog of the team is fed first or else he gives the others no rest until he has had his share.
- 1942 The lead dog pulls on the longest line, far in front of the others; the boss dog pulls nearest the sled and in the midst of the rest.