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Where do the swing dogs stand?
they help pull the sled. they stand behind the lead dog.
How many dogs does a musher usually have?
A team of sled dogs could be as few as two dogs. Typical teams range from four to as many as twenty dogs depending on what they are being run for.
How old are the dogs that dog sled?
The age of the dogs in a dog sled team can vary, but typically they are between 2 to 8 years old. Dogs younger than 2 may not have fully developed physically and older dogs may not have the stamina needed for sledding.
Wolf dog... is it legit or not?
Yes their is such dogs as wolf dogs. A wolf dog is a mix of a wolf and a dog
What are the names of the dogs from 2 stupid dogs?
The names of the dogs from "2 Stupid Dogs" are Big Dog and Little Dog. Big Dog is the more laid-back and intelligent of the two, while Little Dog is more impulsive and energetic.
How are dogs arranged on a team for the Iditarod race?
Strongest are usually the dogs CLOSEST to the sled. Then it's second strongest and so on until the leader dog, with the most experience
How many dogs on a complete dog team?
I believe a full dog team consists of eight or nine dogs, but you can have more.
How are dogs hooked together in a sled dog team during a race?
In a sled dog team during a race, dogs are hooked together in a line using a harness and tug lines. The lead dog is at the front, followed by swing dogs, team dogs, and wheel dogs. Each dog has a specific position and role in the team to work together efficiently.
What are the names of sled dog positions that have 16 dogs in them?
there are two kinds of sledding, 7 dogs or 6 dogs. when there is 7 dogs, the one in the front is lead dog, the next two are navigaters, then fast dogs, then wheels, in 6 dogs, the one on the left is lead dog, beside it is navigater, then fast dogs, then wheels
How are dogs arranged on a bobsled team?
The leaders go to the front, then the fastest, and lastly the strongest at the back.
What does a wheel dog do in Iditarod sled dog race?
In dog mushing the term "wheel dog" refers to the dog or pair of dogs harnessed closest to the sled. The wheel dog(s) take the greatest load in shifting the direction of a sled from one course to another. Typically, dogs used in this position are generally stronger than their team mates and are called upon to do the "heavy lifting" in difficult conditions. In a standard tandem style dog team, the dog at the front is the leader. The two dogs directly behind the leader are the swing dogs. The wheel dogs are the last dogs in the team. Any dogs harnessed between the wheel dogs and swing dogs are referred to as team dogs.
What is the fewest number of dogs that a dog team can run with?
the answer is 12
What are the four positions the dogs on a dog sled have to get in?
Lead dog, swing dogs, team dogs, and wheel dogs.this is from: http://personal.my180.net/thesmiths/iditarod/sledpositions.html
How is the lead dog similar to and different from the other team dogs?
A lead dog is diffrent from the others because when the dog frightends the others that's why they chose s/he to be the lead,if not the dog might attack the other dogs.
What command does the dog driver say to the team of Alaskan dogs to get them to move out.?
mush
What order do sled dogs line up in?
There is a Lead Dog(s) Then Swing Dogs Then Usually Three Rows of Team Dogs Then The Wheel Dogs Then the Sled and You!
How many dogs can be on each team sled dog team?
i think it's 8 but you know I'm not sure :)
