<P> In Eight Below there are two Alaskan Malamutes ( Buck and Shadow ) and six Siberian Huskies ( Max , Maya , Truman , Dewey , Shorty , and Old Jack ) . Each actor - dog had help from other dogs that performed stunts and pulled sleds . In all , over 30 dogs were used to portray the film 's eight canine characters . Max , Maya , Dewey , and Buck ( Old Jack 's stunt double ) were played by dogs seen in Disney 's Snow Dogs . The animal filming was supervised by the American Humane Association , and the film carries the standard `` No animals were harmed ... '' disclaimer , despite an on - set incident in which a trainer used significant force to break up an animal fight . </P>
what are the names of the dogs in eight below
Buck Shadow Max Maya Truman Dewey Shorty Old Jack