Nose Keeps Dash Title In Family
Heading into the 2013 Akiak Dash, Randy Nose of Akiachak didn’t have too hard of a time finding a reason to want to do well in the 65-mile sled dog race from Bethel to Akiak. Having a brother that won each of the two previous Akiak Dash races tends to…
Sled Dog Walk Raises L3000 For Huddersfield Charity
A FUNDRAISING event with a difference could raise more than £3,000 for a Huddersfield charity.The Great Northern Sled Dog Walk over the Humber Bridge proved a big success.More than 40 people – and even more huskies and similar breeds – took part in the five-mile fundraiser which involved crossing the…
15-Year Old With Local Connections To Enter Alaskan Junior Iditarod
Harry Houdini was said to be the world’s best magician but as it stands, North Dakota may now be the home of the next great famed magicians.When mom is a physical therapist, dad is a veterinarian, both own their own businesses, and they have five children, one a toddler, it…
The Chinooks Of Tamworth: Sled Dog Races Celebrate Rich Local Lore
The State Dog of New Hampshire has something to woof about these dog days of frigid January.On Jan. 1, the American Kennel Club (AKC) welcomed two new breeds into its doghouse, the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno (which is joining the hound group) and the renowned sled dogs known as the Chinook…
The Tamworth Sled Dog Race Is Postponed Until Feb 16 & 17
The Tamworth Sled Dog Race is postponed until Feb. 16 and 17.Due to the marginal amounts of snow on Chocorua Lake and the surrounding trails, the Tamworth Sled Dog Race has been postponed to the weekend of Feb. 16 and 17. The race was originally scheduled for the weekend of…
International Sled Dog Race Starts Near Minsk
Siberian Huskies, malamutes, laikas, shorthaired pointers and even a poodle came to Belarus from six countries. The III Winter sled dog race started at -10C. (Karina Danchenkova, participant of the III Winter sled dog race “Zavirukha-2013”) According to the rules of the International Federation of Sled Dog Sports, the dogs…
Laura Daugereau Wins Long ECX Sled Dog Race
Laura Daugereau, #3, of Port Gamble, Wash., finished at 6:36 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, as winner of the long Eagle Cap Extreme sled dog race, which was reduced from 200 to 150 miles because of weather/trail safety conditions. She completed the course in 29 hours, 33 minutes.Daugereau is the first…
Blind NH Sled Dog Thrives With Brother’s Help
When Gonzo started tripping over his food dish three years ago, no one could explain or stop the Alaskan husky’s quickly advancing blindness. But a veterinarian offered some simple advice: “Run this dog.”Gonzo, one of 120 dogs at Muddy Paw Sled Dog Kennel, was happy to comply. With help from…
In Cold Pursuit: Running The 2013 Yukon Quest
FairbanksAlaska.com is following Allen Moore’s team from Skunk’s Place (SP) Kennel in Two Rivers as they train for and run the 2013 Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race. Allen operates a professional sled dog kennel with his wife Aliy Zirkle, veteran musher who, in 2000, became the first woman to…
Brownville Sled Dog Race Draws Mushers From A Far
It was a good time had by both man and man’s best friend at the Brownville and Beyond sled dog race Saturday.This was the fourth year the Maine Highlands Sled Dog Club put on the event, though last years was cancelled due to a lack of snow. Around 15 dog…