Dogs between wheel dogs and swing dogs. 

In the mushing world, wheel dogs are the canines hitched closest to the sled. Simply stated, they steer the sled when cornering.Often the wheel dogs are bigger and stronger than dogs running ahead of ...

Dog sleds, integral to polar and subpolar cultures, exhibit a diverse range of designs tailored to specific functions. Each type, from traditional toboggan sleds to high-performance racing sleds, ...

Dog sled breeds encompass a variety of breeds, each uniquely adapted to the demanding task of pulling sleds in cold, harsh environments. Among these, the Siberian Husky stands out for its endurance ...

Dryland mushing, an offshoot of traditional sled dog mushing, is a competitive canine sport conducted on dry, non-snow-covered terrain. Utilizing wheeled carts, bikes, scooters, or other ...

The Fur Rendezvous Championship Sled Dog Race is a renowned three-day sprint race considered the most challenging in the world. Part of the larger Fur Rendezvous Festival, it takes place annually ...

Since its inception in 1984, the Yukon Quest has been an annual sled dog race, covering 1,000 miles between Fairbanks, Alaska, and Whitehorse, Yukon. It's renowned for its challenging conditions, ...

The Kuskokwim 300, colloquially known as the "Kusko" or "K-300," stands as one of Alaska's prestigious mid-distance sled dog races, annually attracting top mushers in the sport. Originating in 1980, ...

Established in 1981 by the Alta sled dog club, Finnmarksløpet stands as an annual long-distance sled dog race held in Norway and has gained international recognition as a premier event in the sport. ...

Femundløpet is a long-standing sleddog racing event, commencing and concluding in Røros. Competitors engage in four classes/distances: Fjunior 200 km/6 dogs, F200 200km/8 dogs, F450 with a maximum o ...