It is very rare that the dogs die. They usually are dogs that have had some health issuse that is not cought buy the many vet checks. For info go to the www.idtarod.com site it can give you lots of info. the vet corner and zuma pawprints.
I have friends who have sled dogs that race they take better care of their athletes than most pet owners.


Congrats to Mitch on the win and Jason Barron #12th from MOntana WAHOOOOOO