How many dogs are you allowed to race in the Iditarod?

Answer 1

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)

Answer 2

Teams of dogs number from 10 or 12 to 14 or 16. That's not very specific, but there is no set "maximum" for a team. Too many dogs, however, is not a good idea for a variety of reasons. The only requirement is that a minimum of six dogs be in harness when the team crosses the finish line in Nome. There's a ton of information available just a mouse click away. You'll find links below.

Answer 3

6 dogs is the minimum number of dogs that you have to finish with in the Iditarod.

Answer 4

• They can have up to 12 to 16 dogs :)

Answer 5

16

Answer 6

16

Answer 7

16