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Dog wear booties when they run because rocks, roots ,mud and snow or ice can be torturous on their feet causing stone bruising, cuts and blistered pads.

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Why are dog booties a requirement in iditarod race?

booties are boots for a sled dogs


What type of clothing do siberians wear?

Siberian Huskies, being rugged and sturdy working dogs rarely wear any clothes. If used as sled dogs, they may sometimes be fitted with booties, to protect their paws a bit.


What do the dogsled dogs need?

they need these thing that are on there feet and there called booties. they need the snow to run in. they will need a sled to run of course. they need the chains that go on the sled.


What type of clothes do siberian Huskies wear?

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How do the dogs survive the iditarod race?

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What are booties for sled dogs?

Booties are required equipment for the Iditarod race in order to protect the dog's feet. A musher must have eight booties per dog.


What six items must a musher have with him?

lantern,extra booties(for the dogs),food,sleeping bag,and coats for the dogs.


How do the mushers take care of the feet of their dogs?

they massage them and put booties on their feet


Why do mushers use booties for their dogs?

Mushers put booties on their dogs so they don't get scraped on sharp surfaces. no it ain't its cuz they don't want em to get cold cuz they can get sick and junk and like they could loose or somethin


What do the dogs booties do for them?

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What are the types of dogs that run the Iditarod?

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