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∙ 12y agoOk they have special harness for there body's that don't pull on the neck and cut air like a regular walking dog harness from petsmart would. They center around the chest and net around to the back to be secure and confortble for the dog. this way they have air and won't break free from the sled. They have snow boots that help protect their feet from the snow and ice because ice will pack in between the dogs paw pads spiking them like needle's or causeing them irratation. paw boots need to be changed about every few days if your running the dogs because the boots where thin and moldy after a while.
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∙ 12y agoSled dogs do not lose confidence, infac it can help
to help lead the way
A group of sled dogs is called a "Team" of sled dogs.
The mushers have baskets that carry the gear on the Iditarod Trail. These baskets are used to let the dogs rest while on break.
Well the lead dogs technically turn the team. They follow your commands. But the swing dogs help turn the sled.
I am not too sure. I would guess its because they have certain traits that help them pull sled in winter! Hope that helps a bit!
there would be 7 dogs on a sled
Swing dogs in a sled dog team typically stand behind the lead dogs and in front of the wheel dogs. They help with steering and maintaining speed during the run.
They tend to live in there sled packs that they pull the sled in
People steal sled dogs so that they can make money by using those dogs in races.
Sled dogs were removed from Antarctica because they are disturbing Antarctica's wildlife.
sled dogs can Cary about two or three people in races