Sleddog racing for sport and recreation is one thing....and it is wonderful!!! The Iditarod is something else again.....I did not mean to agravate...but to educate. If even only one dog dies....then it is too much. I always thought there were two sides to every story....but I guess I am outnumbered ....I suceed and say uncle...I just wanted to voice an opinion...that is all . WE agree to disagree. The Idtarod is a safe and non cruel race, and there is no dog abuse...just as there are puppy mills, no electrocution of dogs in Mexico, no dog farms in Korea, no racing greyhound abuse........