019. Final remarks
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This article is from the Working Dogs FAQ, posted to rec.pets.dogs newsgroup. Maintained by Cindy Tittle Moore with numerous contributions by others.
019. Final remarks
Hopefully, this brief summary has been helpful to you. Even if you do not want to get involved in mushing yourself, try and find mushing events in your area. It is wonderful to see the handsome dogs enjoying doing what they were bred for.
References
Recommended books for mushing, weight pulling, and skijoring:
Levorsen, Bella, ed. _Mush! A Beginner's Manual of Sled Dog Training_. Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers, Inc. Arner Publications, 1976. ISBN 0-914124-06-4.
Collins, Miki and Julie. _Dog Driver. A Guide for the Serious Musher_. Alpine Publications, 1991. ISBN 0-931866-48-0.
Flanders, Noel K. _The Joy of Running Sled Dogs_. Alpine Publications, 1989. ISBN 0-931866-39-1.
Fishback, Lee and Mel. _Novice Sled Dog Training_. 13th printing, Raymond Thomson Company, 1989.
Kaynor, Carol, and Mari Hoe-Raitto. _Skijoring: An Introduction to the Sport_. Kaynor & Hoe-Raitto, 1988. Available by writing to P.O. Box 82516, Fairbanks, AK 99708 (does not have ISBN).
Hoe-Raitto, Mari, and Carol Kaynor. _Skijor With Your Dog_. OK Publishing, 1991. ISBN 0-9630854-0-9.
Recommended breed books:
Demidoff, Lorna B. and Michael Jennings. _The Complete Siberian Husky_. Howell Book House, 1978. ISBN 0-87605-314-2.
Riddle, Maxwell and Beth J. Harris. _The New Complete Alaskan Malamute_. Howell Book House, 1990. ISBN 0-87605-008-9.
Recommended racing and history:
Sherwonit, Bill. _Iditarod, The Great Race to Nome_. Alaska Northwest Books, 1991. ISBN 0-88240-411-3. Steger, Will and Jon Bowermaster. _Crossing Antarctica_. Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1991. ISBN 0-394-58714-6.
Periodicals about sled dogs and mushing
The Siberian Quarterly 4401 Zephyr Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-3299
The Malamute Quarterly 4401 Zephyr Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033-3299
Mushing. The All Season International Magazine for Dog-Driving Sports P.O. Box 149 Ester, AK 99725
Recommended places to order equipment:
Black Ice, Konari Outfitters, Tun-Dra Outfitters and Ikon Outfitters: all addresses are in Catalogue section of the Annotated References FAQ.
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