In the town of Nome there are many stories of heroes, but none is more famous then then the story of the half-breed Balto. This is his story.

It was a beautiful day in the town of Nome, Balto, a cheerful, half-husky, half-wolf ran into town to watch a race with his friend Boris, a cranky Russian snow goose.

Now, it was hard to believe but Boris was as close to being Balto's father, because he had found the half breed when he was pup and had raised him. But Boris wouldn't let that stop him from looking out after Balto, even though he was now an adult.

Today was different, Boris was struggling to keep up with Balto, who seemed eager to see the race. "Every time there's a race, you run around like you're in one!" he panted, trying very hard to keep up with Balto.

"Maybe one day I will be in one!" called Balto cheerfully over his shoulder.

As Balto ran by the carpenter's shop, a young girl's voice made him stop. He propped his paws on the windowsill and peered in. There was Rosy, an eight-year-old with twinkling blue eyes and a cheerful smile. She laughed as her child-sized dog sled was handed to her by the town's carpenter, a husky named Jenna looked on.

Balto sighed. He could have watched Jenna all day. She was definitely the most beautiful dog in Nome. But then he remembered the race. With one last look, he hopped down from the windowsill and headed for the finish line, leaving Rosy and Jenna to enjoy their present.

Rosy harnessed Jenna to her new sled, and Jenna pulled the sled with her on it to the beginning point of the race line. At the race, Jenna met with her friends Sylvie, an elegant Afghan hound, and Dixie, a who was a showoff.

Now, Jenna had many friends in Nome, but they were mostly girls, because most of Nome's male dogs were always trying to move in on her.

But none more fiercely then the champion sled team leader, Steele. He always tried every trick in the book to get Jenna to go out with him, but she never fell for his dark charm. In fact, Steele was one dog she could live without. But today, Jenna was glad Steele wasn't back from his race, so she had a chance to enjoy spending time with her girl and her friends.

As Jenna walked with her friends Dixie tried to show off her new collar. "Good day, Jenna. It is a wonderful day for a race," the lovely Pomeranian said holding her head up high. Sylvie nudged Jenna. "Say something about her new collar before she gets whiplash."

Jenna nodded. "Dixie, what a beautiful collar. Is it new?"

"This old thing?" squealed Dixie with joy. "Yes! Do you think Steele will notice?"

Jenna only shook her head. "I'm afraid the only way Steele notices anyone is if they're wearing a mirror."

That was when Steele and the team got into town and they were heading right for the finish line. Rosy waved her hat to cheer on Steele, but a strong wind blew her hat right in the path of Steele. Rosy tried to reach for it, but Jenna grabbed her sleeve in an effort to keep her out of potential harm's way.

Balto saw the whole thing and rushed to get it. Steele was right next to him growling. All Balto cared about was saving Rosy's hat. He outran Steele and grabbed the hat just as it was about to be run over. Jenna and Rosy were amazed at how fast Balto was because Steele was the fastest dog until now.

Star, the wimp of the team also saw how fast Balto was, and he smiled. Balto may be a half wolf, but he has a good heart. Star thought as the team was cheered on for another great race.

Steele was angry with Balto for getting in his way, but he forgot about the half-breed because he saw something much more interesting, Jenna! Steele had a weakness for redheads, and he had his eye on Jenna for a long time and sought Jenna's paw in marriage. She never seemed half as interested in him, but he was sure that she would succumb to his charms.

Meanwhile Balto returned the hat to Rosy. The little girl smiled at him. "What a crazy thing to do!" she said glancing at Jenna. "Just to show off to a pretty girl!"

Embarrassed, Jenna turned away with a smile. But Rosy just laughed and gave Balto a hug. "I'm sure Jenna would love to have you on our team!"

Just then someone grabbed Rosy as she tried to put the harness on Balto. "Rosy, stay away from that dog!" It was her father.

"He might bite you. He's half-wolf." he said as Balto walked away sadly.

Rosy looked up at her father sadly. "Now you hurt his feelings!"

As Rosy and her father walked off with Jenna right behind them, Steele came up beside Jenna. He greeted her in a boastful voice. "Hi there, Jenna! Enjoy the race?"

"Yeah, almost as much as you did," said Jenna as Steele inched closer to her.

"Jenna, let's go celebrate. I know where all the bones are buried." said the malamute as he flashed a fang-filled smile.

Jenna was not up for a date with Steele. "I just lost my appetite." Steele replied darkly. "Well maybe your taste runs more toward wolf."

Jenna was annoyed, but took the opportunity to excuse herself when Rosy called for her and ran off to join her. Steele thought maybe she would be up for dinner.

Balto and Boris were on their way home when a voice called out to Balto, "Didn't make the team, Bingo?"

It was Steele and with Star, Nikki, and Kaltag. The three huskys laughed at the joke, but Star only did it to avoid from being pushed around also even if he liked Balto.

"My name is Balto!" growled Balto.

Steele walked past Balto and looked Boris in the eye. "Hey goose, you part turkey?"

Balto rushed to defend his friend. Steele only smiled evilly. Boris was not the one he was after. Pretending to howl about Balto's deceased mother, Balto grew angry and wanted to fight Steele, but decides its better not to fight with some encouragement from Boris. Steele and his gang laughed and kicked snow at Bato and Boris.

When Balto got home he met two of his friends. They were polar bear cubs called Muk and Luk. Boris and the cubs tried to make Balto feel better, but it was no use.

Boris then had an idea. "Go see Jenna." he said patting the half-breed on the back. Balto at first didn't want to, but he loved her the day he saw her. So he went to find her.

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