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The wheel dog's job on the sled is to pull sleds for humans through the snow. They are located near the back of the sled.
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What is the lead sled dogs job?
to help lead the way
How many people can sled dogs Cary?
sled dogs can Cary about two or three people in races
Should sled dogs eat shark meat?
Sled dogs need an immense amount of protein so shark meat would be good for this breed. Sled dogs like fresh fish of all kinds.
Why did Perrault particuly need the best sled dogs for his job?
Perrault is a courier for the Canadian Government, so his job is to deliver mail and stuff. He needed to get from place to place quickly and safely.
How many sled dogs does it take to pull a sled?
That would depend on the dog, its size, its weight and its age.
What is a wheel dog on a dog sled?
That would be the two dogs closest to the sled.
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!
What is a wheel dog's job?
In dog sledding, or "mushing", the wheel dogs are the two closest to the sled, and assist in steering, especially on tight curves. In this position, they have to be aware of the sled's position, and not become startled when the rider or load shifts around.
Are sled dogs important for their job?
They use them to pull sled through the snow.
What is the lead sled dogs job?
to help lead the way
What was the dog's job with Francois and Perrault?
The dogs had to pull the sled
What does wheel dog mean in dog sledding?
its the last dogs closest to the sled. they are the strongest so they can pull the sled along
What is a group of dogs that pull a sled called?
A group of sled dogs is called a "Team" of sled dogs.
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
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.
How many dogs per sled on average?
there would be 7 dogs on a sled
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
