Dogs of the Iditarod

By Jeff Schultz

Book Overview

Alaska's famous furry citizens, the dogs of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race, are the most athletic canines in the world. From puppyhood to first days in the harness, from championship runs across a thousand miles of snow to years of pampered retirement, these spectacular dogs are indeed man's (and woman's) best friends.

Did you know that ...
- Alaska huskies are an ever-changing cross-breed of the smartest, furriest, and fastest dogs?
- Early US postal deliveries in Alaska were carried by sled-dog teams?
- Iditarod competitors race across more than 1,000 miles in just over a week?
- Heroic sled dogs have saved their mushers from icy rivers and gale-force blizzards?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570612927
• ISBN13: 9781570612923
• Release Date: February 2003
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.8" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

A look at the dogs who run on the Iditarod

This not a serious book, but shows the dogs at various stages of the Iditarod. Fantastic pictures of these dogs who are ready to run any time...Dogs of the Iditarod

Great for anyone who loves sled dogs

Being partial to sled dogs myself (I am owned by two) I very much enjoyed leafing through this book. I actually bought it as a gift for my brother who adopted an Alaskan Husky last year, but I may have to buy another copy for myself! Good portraits of the various types of dogs which nowadays run this intense and challenging race. The photos and text give you a glimpse into the world of sled dog racing, yet the book also shows the "gentler" and "calmer" side of these magnificent animals (lets enjoy the quiet times, as we know, calm or slow is not really an important part of their vocabulary!). If you love sled dogs, get this book, it is worth it.

Highly recommended read for dog lovers everywhere

Filled from cover to cover with glorious full-color photographs, Dogs Of The Iditarod by Anchorage-based professional photographer Jeff Schultz celebrates the canine participants in Alaska's famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race. These dogs' athletic endeavors, their incredible endurance, and their very special bonding with their owners are all showcased in this fantastically visual and highly recommended read for dog lovers everywhere.