Sled dog butts...pic

If you ain't the lead dog, the view never changes! :p
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ranscanfe3.jpg
I ran two teams today. This team started off as a six dog team, but Pacer and Antare decided to get into a little scuffle before we even got started. I was still hooking up other dogs when they decided to go at it. Pacer started it so I just pulled him out, left him in a pen and went with five. Pacer did get a little puncture on his leg, but it's tiny and he'll be fine. He's not even limping. This team was Raven-Paxil, Antare, Chum-Franklin
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3.../team2feb3.jpg
Team #2 also started as a six dog but ended up as five. Paxil-Founder, Hobo-Earle, Deuce-Ozzy. It's only the second time Hobo has been able to run beside another dog! I think he might be starting to settle down finally!

Earle wanted to come today, but he's just not up for a big run yet. He made it for 10km, then he started slacking off and not keeping up. He's just barely started running again and needs to get in better shape before he can do longer runs. I just set him free and let him run. I offered him a ride in the sled, but he wasn't interested in that!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...nningearel.jpg
He just trotted along behind us. It was nice to have him along even if he wasn't working!

one of my dreams is to go in a sled..........so everytime you post your pics it makes my day/night......it really gets me there in spirit

love your doggies, lovely butts ;) great thing earle is getting back, and way to go hobo!! keep practicing you´ll love it

Yes love your picturs and even the butt shots are wonderful :)

Oh Lord! The scenery, the butts, the atmosphere- it all just blew me away!
BTW. there's a film coming out called, I think, "8 Below" about a team of 8 sled dogs who get seperated from their master and struggle to make it back. They show the ad on TV all the time and I immediately thought of you! When I see it, I'll give more info.

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[COLOR=Indigo]BTW. there's a film coming out called, I think, "8 Below" about a team of 8 sled dogs who get seperated from their master and struggle to make it back. They show the ad on TV all the time and I immediately thought of you! When I see it, I'll give more info.

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That's the disney version, loosely based on a true story. In reality the dogs were 13 Canadian Eskimo Dogs and they were abandoned when a Japanese Antarctic expedition got trapped in bad weather. The group came back a year later and found two of the dogs survived. Here's a link to the real story:
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin...k20050421wh.htm
The husky rescues I work with are already trying to prepare for the influx of 9 month old puppies(the most common age for huskies to get dumped.) Thank Goodness Eskimo dogs are rare and unsuitable as a family pet!

OOooo...I just love how much snow you have there.
I'm jealous of you..... :p

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous pics as usual Glacier! Love that snow. It's incredibly beautiful and those cute puppy butts make it even more appealing ;) The pups all look like they were having fun :)

Great pictures, love the snow! I'll bet your pups are happy as ever! :D

Nice butts :p. Gorgeous photos as always Glacier, they just blow me away every time, it is so different from where i live.

What stunning pictures! I can *hear* the silence and love the muffled quiet right after a snow storm. What a peaceful, serene scene - beautiful dogs and beautiful scenery!

Well it looks as if you've finally gotten enough snow to go sledding, looks like fun (even with the constant butt views:D).
Earl sure does look happy running along beside you. Sure glad he got to go along!
And of course...terrific pictures!!!

Your snow is beautiful, wish we'd get some! I had to read this twice - "Earle/Hobo" :eek: :D
Earle's looking really good, glad to see some happy pictures of that handsome boy!

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That's the disney version, loosely based on a true story. In reality the dogs were 13 Canadian Eskimo Dogs and they were abandoned when a Japanese Antarctic expedition got trapped in bad weather. The group came back a year later and found two of the dogs survived. Here's a link to the real story:
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin...k20050421wh.htm
The husky rescues I work with are already trying to prepare for the influx of 9 month old puppies(the most common age for huskies to get dumped.) Thank Goodness Eskimo dogs are rare and unsuitable as a family pet!

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Thanks for posting the link to the real story, I like to see what really happened. I also hate to see dogs (animals) in movies only because it then makes them fashionable or trendy for a time and then you get so many BYB pumping them out for profit and most end up in shelters when that happens because people don't research the breed and they expect them to be just like you see in the movies, which generally is so far from the truth. It's a sad thing and I hope it doesn't get too out of hand=(

Adorable butts ;) Its sad Disney is doing the movie completely different, but anyways I love the Pics, and I'm so jealous of the snow!

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Thanks for posting the link to the real story, I like to see what really happened. I also hate to see dogs (animals) in movies only because it then makes them fashionable or trendy for a time and then you get so many BYB pumping them out for profit and most end up in shelters when that happens because people don't research the breed and they expect them to be just like you see in the movies, which generally is so far from the truth. It's a sad thing and I hope it doesn't get too out of hand=(

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Sigh, ditto I hate the fact that it what you said is goin to become a reality :(
Cute pictures though I want to go sledding some day , it looks fun

What an awesome way to travel! ;)

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If you ain't the lead dog, the view never changes!

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I love It! :D I have a sweatshirt that says that same thing! :D (and the saying is so true! ;))

Great butt pics! We havent had the greatest snow here, its the come/go/warm days & the next day would be really cold :rolleyes: .... Its just crazy! But I actually think I will use the sled today! :D ;)

Really great pictures! I was not exactly looking at the butts :) but the surrounding scenery is gorgeous - you're lucky to live up in that area !

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Adorable butts ;) Its sad Disney is doing the movie completely different, but anyways I love the Pics, and I'm so jealous of the snow!

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Disney always does movies different than the reality....that's what people want to see! There is a movie about the same incident that is more realistic. It's called Antarctica. It's hard to find, but worth watching if you can get a hold of it.

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Here's a link to the real story:
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin...k20050421wh.htm
The husky rescues I work with are already trying to prepare for the influx of 9 month old puppies(the most common age for huskies to get dumped.) Thank Goodness Eskimo dogs are rare and unsuitable as a family pet!

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Hmmm, I can't get the link to work, but I heard about the Disney movie recently. Sadly, many people will just want a "snowdog", not really caring if it's exactly the same breed or not. I can't get over how many little kids run up to us wanting to pet the "snowdogs", and it's been years since that Disney flick came out. Bless the husky Rescues, let's hope there aren't too many "casualties" after this movie.

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Hmmm, I can't get the link to work, but I heard about the Disney movie recently. Sadly, many people will just want a "snowdog", not really caring if it's exactly the same breed or not. I can't get over how many little kids run up to us wanting to pet the "snowdogs", and it's been years since that Disney flick came out. Bless the husky Rescues, let's hope there aren't too many "casualties" after this movie.

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Argh, they moved the article to the archives so you have to sign up now to read it. Here's a review of the other movie that tells pretty much the same thing:
http://www.spiritualityhealth.com/ne...item_8863.html
Dogs were banned from Antarctica in 1992 due to concerns about the seal population.

I can't count how many times some little kid has been convinced Earle is actually "demon" from Snow Dogs!

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Originally Posted by Glacier

That's the disney version, loosely based on a true story. In reality the dogs were 13 Canadian Eskimo Dogs and they were abandoned when a Japanese Antarctic expedition got trapped in bad weather. The group came back a year later and found two of the dogs survived. Here's a link to the real story:
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin...k20050421wh.htm
The husky rescues I work with are already trying to prepare for the influx of 9 month old puppies(the most common age for huskies to get dumped.) Thank Goodness Eskimo dogs are rare and unsuitable as a family pet!

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I had no idea. Typical Disney..covering up stuff with roses. The ad really had me going. I guess like 101 Dalmatians, you will have an influx of unwanted Huskies. That's too bad and too sad. :(

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I had no idea. Typical Disney..covering up stuff with roses. The ad really had me going. I guess like 101 Dalmatians, you will have an influx of unwanted Huskies. That's too bad and too sad. :(

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There was an increase after Snow Dogs and I expect there will be again. One of the groups I work with is going to theatres after the movie and handing out a "So you think you want a husky" leaflet. Complete with pics of huskies escaping, running away, digging and destroying a couch! Maybe that will help some people think twice.

I heard a couple more things about the movie today. They actually used some rescued dogs!
http://www.wayeh.com/sleddogrescue/8below.htm
This lady does amazing work and I think it's pretty cool that they did use a couple rescued dogs. Maybe that will help some of the dogs already in rescue waiting for homes.

I also got an email from someone who saw an advanced screening. She said it was terribly depressing and not to go without a large box of kleenex!

what a cute little postier(sp?) pic

Wow, I'm in awe of all the snow! It just looks so pretty. Love those sled dog butts too;)

Doggie butts ............. maybe you should send that to ParNone!!!

Great idea for a T-shirt for her site too!!!

Tamara, I am so glad to hear that someone is handing out leaflets at that movie! I only wish they did that with 101 / 102 Dalmatians ...... I know that the breeder I got my 2 from, he is based in Canberra - and all the breeders did not breed for the entire year when that movie was released.

I just love seeing your team and the scenery. :D Glad Earle got to go out too!

And how sweet that they used rescue dogs in the movie.

When I first saw trailers for '8 Below', I thought some of the dogs looked like the ones used in 'Snow Dogs'. I always know Disney waters down the true story. I'll see it anyway and I'll be sure to spread the message that huskies aren't for everyone.

I'll look into 'Antartica' too.