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Zuma's Paw Prints
In Iditarod it’s all about the dogs and it takes happy healthy dogs to reach peak performance. Any racing musher will tell you that healthy happy dogs are the basis for success and good dog care is the pathway to having healthy happy dogs. If that’s true for Alaskan Huskies, would the same be true …
Iditarod dogs are the healthiest of the healthy dogs on the planet. The health care they receive before and during the race is second to none. Stuart Nelson, DVM is the Chief Veterinarian for Iditarod. During pre-race physicals and out on the trail he is assisted by forty-five other Veterinarians specially trained in the science …
In the fall, after the boys who live in the big house begin school, we dogs all jump into our boxes on the dog truck and head over to the vet with Musher and Handler. It’s a fun trip. Dr. Becky is always happy to see us and we’re happy to see her. She really …
My name is Sled Dog Ed U. Cation. I am a recent retired dog from the Iditarod. I was born in late October and hail from the Midwest. As soon as I was old enough and exhibited top-notch running abilities, my owner moved me to Alaska to begin training for the Iditarod Dog Sled Race. …
Hello Boys and Girls, Breaking news! Just yesterday, the Iditarod Board of Directors and Iditarod staff met in a meeting to talk about the start and restart of this year’s race. It was decided that the restart will be in Willow and the start will be in Anchorage– just like a normal year. Why is …
Exercise makes every day more fun! As a sled dog I believe that. I look forward to playing, some call it exercise, but I call it play. I look forward to playing every day. I wish I‘d come up with the slogan, “Play 60” that the National Football League uses. The first play (exercise) that …
Hello Boys and Girls, Time is flying! Iditarod is just around the corner. Ok, don’t look out the window, or down the street, or try to peek around the corner to watch for it. Instead, take a guess and tell your teacher what you think I mean when my paws type, “Iditarod is Around the …
The last time I was in Fairbanks was the summer of 2004. It was 105 degrees. There was exactly 110 degrees difference from then to today although it warmed up to 5 above. Folks totally enjoy the “race” aspect of Iditarod and folks enjoy the dogs. The fact is, folks come out to see the …
Northern breed dogs have multiple adaptations for the environment they run in. Their coat, their tongues and their feet keep them warm, keep the cool and keep them going. These sled dogs are amazing athletes. The tongue has an intricate system of blood vessels – lots of blood flows close to the surface. Then as …