i think it's 8 but you know I'm not sure :)
A group of sled dogs is called a "Team" of sled dogs.
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.
Sled dogs and people can work together by sharing their food together
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.
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!
Well the lead dogs technically turn the team. They follow your commands. But the swing dogs help turn the sled.
A musher typically has between 12 to 16 dogs in their sled dog team for long-distance races like the Iditarod. Each dog plays a specific role on the team based on their abilities and strengths.
It depends. I, for example, have a one-dog sled team (she's VERY big) but, if you're not racing them, and they are not giants, I suggest two or three.
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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
The lead sled dog's job is to set the pace and direction for the rest of the team. They respond to commands from the musher and navigate the sled through various terrains. They are usually the most experienced and disciplined dogs in the team.
A team of sled dogs is called simply a "team." A pair of dogs of the same breed is called a "brace." Three or more dogs who co-habit are called a "pack."