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Dogsled Racing

Dog Sled racing and Trail Sled racing are the same type of races. Here you will find information on dog drivers/mushers, types of dogs, and where and when, including the most famous of all sled dog races: the Iditarod.

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What does the Iditarod course look like?

the iditarod routes are not very chooppy. check out www.iditarod.com

What is the temperature during the Iditarod?

During the iditarod, it depends where the musher's are at. Right now the current temperature is -2 degrees Fahrenheit, but you can check at iditarod.com

How do you trin a sled dog to pull a sled?

with treats and what ever the dog likes. example: hook the dog up to the sled and use a ball (if it likes it , if not use treats) to lure it to pull.

What is the Golden Harness award?

an award that you give to someone for their dogs in the iditarod..

How many dogs do you need for the Iditarod?

A contestant in the Iditarod usually has 12-16 dogs on their sled team at the beginning of the race. If less than 6 dogs are pulling the sled when they cross the finish line, the team will be disqualified.

What is the widow's lantern and why was it used?

it means a girl racer who crossed the finish line :)

What is a heavy piece of metal used to slow down the sled in the Iditarod?

well i would say a wrench
The correct answer is of course a .......wrench

What does the loser of the Iditarod race receive?

The Iditarod Sled Dog Race is the only race in the world that gives a prize for last place. But, the not just the first place gets a prize, everyone does. The lower it gets the less money you get, though. For last place, the musher gets what is called the red lantern! Hope this helped you!

How much can a dog sled pull?

One alone can pull a couple hundred pounds depending on snow level, size, and power of the dog, and the dog breed. You wouldn't be able to go very far though because the dog will tire easily.
The individual dogs and breeds are large and strong, and can endure many hours in harsh weather conditions. A team of just six to eight dogs can pull several hundred pounds on a snow sled.

Can you dogsled in the summer in Alaska?

Yes, there are places where you can dogsled on a glacier.

Who was the slowest win of the Iditarod?

Carl huntington in 1974 with a time of 20 days 15 hours 2 minutes and 7 seconds

What race is most attractive?

All races can be attractive, for black people the Latina or white people can be very attractive or it can be vice versa.

What are the release dates for Iditarod - 2008 The Last Great Race - 1.1?

Iditarod - 2008 The Last Great Race - 1.1 was released on:

USA: 14 October 2008

How does the sled dog formation work?

you would want to strong in the back by the sled the weaker ones in the middle and the rest of the strong ones in the front and the very very strongestone in the very he or she should be the point.

How many days will 140 ml of med last if 1 teaspoon a day is dosage?

Assuming that it is a 5ml spoon, 140ml should last 28 days. 5ml X 28 = 140ml or: 140ml divide by 5ml = 28.