Most people assume that since sled dogs have such thick fur that they can stay warm in even the coldest of temperatures but in reality the sled dogs need help staying warm in the cold, just like you or me. It may sound a bit silly but it is not uncommon for sled dogs to be fitted for special jackets that hug the body and keep heat from escaping. Most dogs wear booties on their feet.
getting to be out there with your warm-loving dogs for 9 - 16 days
You have to stay for 12 hours you rest and feed yourself and your dogs
what is the maximum number of dogs in the iditarod?
Huskies. They have a good tempers and their fur helps them stay warm in the winter. they come in a verity of colors. the most common is black and white. they run best in temperatures -20 zero.
The Maximum is 16 dogs the minimum is eight dogs.
The maximum number of dogs you can run in the Iditarod race is 16 dogs
the bigest and the strongest dogs are hoock in the very back.
16 dogs
6 dogs at the finish
Kris Hoffman actually has 16 dogs total for the Iditarod race of 2011. All mushers start with 16 dogs
You start with 12 dogs and the most is 16 dogs.
Huskies