There are five commonly accepted breeds of Alaskan salmon: the King, Silver, Red, Dog(or Chum) and Pink. The King is the largest variety, and some would argue the best tasting. The Silver salmon is by far the most fun to catch, with a high energy level and a serious desire not to be eaten. The Dog salmon is considered a worthless fish, having a very fishy flavor. It is typically used to feed dogs, or used as chum when fishing for other, better fish. The Red and the Pink are the varieties usually found in cans and supermarket smoked salmon packets.