The sled dog race is in Alaska. Anchorage to Nome, to be specific.
yes
The Itidarod
I think only Alaska?
Dog sled racing is a competitive winter sport where teams of sled dogs pull a sled along a specified course. It requires teamwork between the musher (sled driver) and the dogs to navigate the terrain and reach the finish line. Races can vary in distance and difficulty, with the Iditarod being one of the most famous long-distance dog sled races.
Because it has to do with weather and different locations.
In sled dog races, drugs are not allowed that would improve the strength or endurance of a dog. Other drugs, such as some antibiotics, may be restricted as well.
They freeze to death once they're stranded by not having any dogs to pull their sled any more.
While Samoyeds have been used throughout history for sledding, they are not the fastest sled dogs and are usually only used for shorter sled races today. Ultra distance dog sled events such as the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest are dominated by Alaskan Huskies and Eurohounds.
Alaska
The number of sled dogs needed to pull a sled depends on various factors such as the weight of the load, terrain, and weather conditions. Typically, a team of 4 to 12 sled dogs is used for pulling a sled in races or expeditions.
They are held all over the world but the oldest one in the U.S. is the American Dog Derby held in Ashton, Idaho.