how many dogs in a sled team?
2007-01-30 15:03:55 · 14 answers · asked by Natalia! 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Races are categorised not only by distance, but by the maximum number of dogs allowed in each team. The most usual categories are three-dog, six-dog, and 12 dogs or more (called open or unlimited); some races have four-dog, eight-dog and/or ten-dog classes instead of three and six.
2007-01-30 15:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm from Alaska so I know what I'm talking about. In the Iditarod, everyone starts with 16 dogs. I've seen dog teams which include over 20 dogs, though. Also I've seen people rercreationally mush 1 or 2 dogs. Although personally on an extended expedition, I prefer about 8 dogs. Enough for a lot of power but not too much for the hassle of handling a large amount.
2007-01-30 15:14:09 · answer #2 · answered by nomad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are 8 dogs in a sled team.
2007-01-30 15:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
8
2007-01-30 15:07:51 · answer #4 · answered by Chad A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually 8, but they can have up to 16. Also there are skijourning teams that use 1-3 dogs.
2007-01-30 15:14:54 · answer #5 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can be any were from 4 to 8 or 10 it makes a difference what is being pulled. or how far they have to go. i hope you can find some information on the Internet. for sled dog racing .
2007-01-30 15:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by Skyhoss 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12
2007-01-30 15:11:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends, it can be 4-12
ive seen kids race with 4, but ive never seen more than 12 to one sled. But 8 is most common
2007-01-30 15:11:10 · answer #8 · answered by graphix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
8-9
2007-01-30 15:07:36 · answer #9 · answered by Kyle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is usually 8-9.Watch snow dogs,or eight below.
2007-01-30 16:08:14 · answer #10 · answered by B R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋