@Os Trigonum Is calling someone's dogs skinny one of the most disrespectful things you can do in the sledding game ?
doesn't hurt the dogs' feelings . . . most dogs have a positive body image the skinny dogs are built for sprint racing. At 25 miles this race is considered mid-distance, so you'll see 'registered' breeds (huskies, Siberians, etc) as well as sprint dogs. Sprint dogs are generally some kind of mix of German shorthair pointer and greyhound ('greysters') or shorthair and other scenthound or sighthound mix ('eurohounds'). Some of the dogs at this race have a fair amount of saluki mixed in, which adds a bit more endurance for distance compared to the greyhound mixes.
Lack of Snow Prompts Cancellation of Longest Sled Dog Race in Eastern U.S. The decision to call off the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Race for the first time since its inception three decades ago was a matter of safety, organizers said. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/26/us/maine-dog-sled-cancel.html
