2. Having the right sled parts, the right food, and
medical protection is critical for dog
sledding.
Sled Parts
Clothes
Medical
Food
Survival Equipment
3. Sled Parts: Keys
Lightweight for
beginners
Heavyweight for
more advanced
Size
Number of dog per
sled
4. Sled Parts: Materials
Aluminum
Lightweight
Good for novices
Very expensive
Wood
Medium weight
Least expensive
Less durable
Plastic
Good for kids
Least expensive
5. Sled Parts: Size
Six-Eight ft.
Good for kids
Five to six dogs need for sled
One lead dog
Nine- Eleven ft.
Adult size
Six to Eight dogs needed
One or two lead dogs
6. Clothing: Keys
What to wear
Favorite Brands
Dog protective
clothing
7. What to wear
Heavyweight
On outer layers
Lightweight Thermal
Inner layers
Gloves
Leather
Polyester
Wool Thermal Shirt
8. Favored Brands
Extreme Element
Originated out of Canada
Arctic Thermal
Most popular
Prairie Snowstorm
Specialize in dog sledding
9. Dog protective equipment
Booties
Variety of colors
Flannel inside
Vest (optional)
Specially fitted
Very expensive
15. More Bibliography
http://iditarodblogs.com/news/files/2009/08/2010-iditarod.jpg
http://aboutzoo.net/dogs/en/siberian-husky/
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Siberia_Husky_puppy_copper.jpg
http://i628.photobucket.com/albums/uu7/NnyGred/smiling-husky.jpg
http://www.sodahead.com/entertainment/lets-keep-it-that-way/blog-84723/?
link=ibaf&imgurl=http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i147/gilles999/
SmilingHusky2.jpg&q=smiling%2Bhusky
www.yesnet.yk.ca/schols/steilias/projects/dogmushing/info/index.html-- Dog mushing--yesnet
yukon
Dogsong-- Gary Paulsen 1994- pages 40-100/ sholastic/New york city
Winterdance-- Gary Paulsen--1985-pages 50-107 New York City
www.srlee.net “sled dog care” 1995-- Margeret Bonham