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In reply to the discussion: Iditarod Musher Dramatically Revives Fallen Dog [View all]roguevalley
(40,656 posts)21. you never saw it or are around these dogs. I can't tell you how different they are than ordinary
working dogs. They live to run. They are hell to harness together because you have to have someone standing with each pair holding it back because it leaps and leaps until they get let go. These dogs are cared for wonderfully. They are loved. They are respected. Go see the race first. This is not about mistreating dogs. These dogs are the greatest athletes in the world.
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no one outside who hates it gets ir or ever saw it. They don't know about the dogs and
roguevalley
Mar 2012
#22
Have I ever seen it live? No. Have I followed it since Susan Butcher started dominating?
jsmirman
Mar 2012
#27
I have been gone for about five years, so I do not follow it as closely as I did.
Drahthaardogs
Mar 2012
#115
I've done a 180 on that race & I no longer think it's a good thing for the dogs.
xchrom
Mar 2012
#10
For some reason this was alerted on. I have no idea where else it would belong.
HopeHoops
Mar 2012
#14
Yeah, that's why I wouldn't have locked it even if I didn't like it. Good story though.
HopeHoops
Mar 2012
#18
Gee, maybe being committed to your dog means not making it run 1,000 miles.
Arugula Latte
Mar 2012
#16
you never saw it or are around these dogs. I can't tell you how different they are than ordinary
roguevalley
Mar 2012
#21
I know, Blue. I try anyway. :) They are so wonderful. Lucky you to go to Nome. Hugs, honey
roguevalley
Mar 2012
#119
and you don't know crap. Philly burbs. Come here and see for yourself. Oh wait. That would be
roguevalley
Mar 2012
#120
And people die of heart attacks after leaving the Dr.'s office and getting an EKG.
hobbit709
Mar 2012
#76