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At the start of the Iditarod you may have a maximum of 16 dogs and a minimum of 12 dogs; minimum of 6 dogs are required to continue in the race and are mandatory as you cross the finish line. (iditarod.com)
It starts in Willow And Finishes In Nome.
a musher can only have 16 or up numbers of dogs
Tart with number 2 because number 1 is reserved for the father of the iditarod.
you have to start with at least 6 dogs and end with at least 6 dogs
I think the number is typically 16 dogs.Answer:12 to 16 dogs can start the race with at least 6 on the towline when they finish.
According to the Iditarod Rules for 2018: "A musher must have at least twelve (12) dogs on the line to start the race. At least five (5) dogs must be on the towline at the finish line." So a musher must start with at least 12 dogs on the line and must end with at least 5 dogs on the line.
Yes, drug testing is conducted and urine samples are collected at the start, finish and throughout the race.
You start with 12 dogs and the most is 16 dogs.
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The first Iditarod race to Nome was in March 3, 1973