ABC TV seeks canine lovers
Michelle Silva, the Casting Producer for ABC’s Wife Swap, is looking for a new family. For the third season, ABC TV is looking to feature a family with both human and canine family members. They are interested in dog breeders, dog sledding enthusiasts, agility trainers, canine weight pulling participants, etc….
Laconia postponed
The Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby has been postponed until March 2nd. The race was scheduled for February 9th – 11th, but the snow conditions in the area have not improved and for the safety of the dogs and drivers the race will be pushed back.
Sørlie wins Femund 2007
Robert Sørlie has won the 600 km Femundlopet. With his hill training coming into good use, Sørlie commanded the lead of the race. Sørlie had trained himself as much as the dogs, which helped as he ran up the hills. Trond Ørsilien came in second and Ketil Reiten placed third….
Skijor stage race slated for February 9 – 11, 2007
The Alaska Skijor and Pulk Association will host the 2007 Race Across the Valley skijor race on February 9-11, 2007. The three stage race will feature long- and short-course options. Long-course competitors will race an average of eight miles per day drawing up to three dogs per day from a…
Day 2 of Routes on the Red Voyager Sled Dog Classic cancelled due to cold temperatures.
With classes ranging from kick-sledding through to open class, the Red Sled Dog Classic, in Winnipeg, Manitoba drew a large number of high caliber racing teams. Many teams, though, withdrew prior to the start due to the cold temperatures and high winds.Teams on Saturday awoke to temperatures dipping to -34F…
Reynolds wins Open Class in ExxonMobil’s in 32nd running
Cool temperatures and a hard and fast trail made for fast times around the Tozier Track in Anchorage. Jennifer Payne completed the 4.5 mile 4-dog race in a winning time of 29:52 over the two days, with Rex Jones finishing just 1 second behind with a time of 29:53. Christian…
Wyoming Musher Wendy Davis Wins International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race
February 3, 2007?Wendy Davis from Lander, Wyoming , won the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) with an overall time of 23:41:28. Davis dominated the eight-day race, gaining the lead in Stage Two, and maintaining the lead throughout the race.Jacques Philip from Nenana, Alaska, placed second with 25:01:02;…
Yukon Quest Veterinary Checks Scheduled for this Weekend
The Yukon Quest veterinary team is gearing up for the 2007 Veterinary Checks taking place in both Whitehorse and Fairbanks this weekend, February 3rd and 4th.These checks provide mushers the opportunity to have each dog competing in the Yukon Quest thoroughly examined by veterinarians trained in sled dog care. It…
Wyoming Musher Davis Posts Fastest Time on Day Seven,
Wendy Davis from Lander, Wyoming, won Day Seven of the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR) completing the 41-mile stage near Evanston with a time of 2:58:16. Sam Perrino from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada, placed second in 3:06:46. In third place, Jacques Philip from Nenana, Alaska, completed the…
Junior Yukon Quest Cancelled
Due to a limited number of entrants, the Junior Yukon Quest Race Committee has cancelled the 2007 Junior Yukon Quest. The organization is disappointed, but is already showing their commitment to a strong 2008 Junior Yukon Quest. Shortly after making the decision, the committee renewed their reservations at halfway point,…