Iditarod dogs
So many different types!
Dog Breeds For The Iditarod
- Alaskan Husky
- Alaskan Malamute or Eskimo
- Crossbreed
- Siberian Husky
Controversy
- Some people believe it hurts dogs
- Since it first started, more than 130 dogs died- bad
- Dogs need lots of exercise-good
- Some people think it's good for dogs
- Dogs and mushers grow fonder of each other- Good
Training
- After 6 months old-take short runs
- Start in October
- Active every day
- Whatever training fits dogs
Care
- medical care
- feeding them
- talk to dog
- lay out straw for sleep
- check paws before bed
- brush/clean them