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Togo

Gender  Male
Type  Single Name
Species  Dog

Meaning

Behind the river.

Related Names

Balto.

Famous Usage

Name of malamute dog that ran the longest distance in the sled team to deliver serum to Eskimos during an epidemic in 1925. Team mate Balto ran the final shorter leg.

Screen Details

Togo was the lead sled dog featured in the 2019 Disney+ film 'Togo' starring Willem Dafoe, based on the true story of the 1925 serum run to Nome. The real Togo led a dog sled team across 261 miles of treacherous Alaskan terrain to deliver life-saving medicine.

Personality Plus

Strong, brave, and determined - an ideal name for a pet with leadership qualities and unwavering loyalty. Suits an energetic dog with an adventurous spirit and protective nature.

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