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conveniently, online, in a secure environment.
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Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way by Mitch Seavey Paperback: 200 pages / Published January 2009Iditarod Champion Mitch Seavey brings his years of mushing experience to
your hands in this new book that talks about all aspects of dog mushing
in a humorous and unabashed style. Learn about training, buying,
breeding dogs, raising puppies, nutrition, equipment, and much more. |
Adventure
Alone Across the Arctic: One Woman's Epic Journey by Dog
Team
Pam Flowers with Ann Dixon / Paperback / Published October 2001
Riding the Wild Side of Denali : Alaska Adventures With Horses and Huskies
Miki Collins, Julie Collins / Paperback: 192 pages / Published March 1998
Miki & Julie Collins' exciting adventures with sled dogs and
Icelandic horses in wilderness Alaska.
Running North : A Yukon Adventure
Ann Mariah Cook / Hardcover: 324 pages / Published November 1998
An exciting chronicle of the Cook family preparation for the
Yukon Quest...a page turner!
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Long Way To Nome, The Serum Run '25 Expedition
Von E Martin / Paperback:
132 pages / Published December 2009
The Chronicle of a Musher, His Adopted
Sled Dogs, and Their Pursuit of an Alaskan Dream.
In 2009 the Serum Run '25 Expedition set out to retrace the
original 1925 route across Alaska to deliver lifesaving antitoxin by
dog teams to Diphtheria stricken Nome. |
Breeding
The Art of Raising a Puppy
New Skete Monks / Hardcover / Published 1991
Canine
Reproduction: The Breeder's Guide (2nd Edition)
Phyllis Holst / Hardcover / Published November 1999
[Note: This is the most informative book on breeding and
whelping that I've found. No matter how long you've been breeding, it's almost
guaranteed to teach you things you need to know! s/JB]
Successful Dog Breeding : The Complete Handbook of Canine
Midwifery,
Chris Walkowicz, Bonnie Wilcox, D.V.M., Mary Jung (Illustrator) / Hardcover /
Published 1994
The Technique of Breeding Better Dogs
Dieter Fleig / Hardcover / Published 1996
This scientifically accurate, wonderfully detailed book, written
by a veteran dog breeder, is enhanced by spectacular photos that take the reader through
every step of the dog breeding experience.
Building Sled Dog Skills
Dog Driver: A Guide for the Serious Musher
Miki Collins, Julie Collins / Hardcover / Published 1991
Updated
with more current information Spring 2009
Lead, Follow or Get Out of the Way
by Mitch Seavey / Paperback: 200 pages
/ Published January 2009
The Speed Mushing Manual: How to Train Racing Sled Dogs
Jim Welch / Paperback / Published 1989
General
Alaska Dog Mushing Guide: Facts and Legends
Ron Wendt / Paperback / Published November 1994
Legends, facts, intriguing stories about mushing along Alaska's
snowy trails.
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Cold
Hands, Warm Heart by Jeff King, art by Donna Gates King
Paperback / 272 pages / Published February 2008
Have you ever wanted to sit
down with Jeff King and "talk dogs" over a cup of coffee? Here's your chance! Through a marvelous collection
of stories Jeff shares his love of Alaska, his love of "the remarkable Alaskan
huskies" and the thrill of racing. Includes
sketches and beautiful watercolor prints as only
Donna Gates King can render them. Plus there's a bonus photo album.
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It's a Dog's Life...but It's Your Carpet: Everything You Ever Wanted to
Know About Your Four-Legged Friend
Justine A. Lee, DVM, DACVECC / Paperback: 272 pages / Published April 1, 2008
Dr. Lee, a contributing member of SDC Talk, offers factual and
funny answers to some of the most common, offbeat questions about our beloved companions.
Whether youre looking for advice on pet rearing, solutions to your dog's most
frustrating habits, explanations of his weirdest quirks, or simply a good laugh, this book
is sure to informand entertaindog lovers of every breed.
The Body Language and Emotion of Dogs: A Practical Guide to the Physical
and Behavioral Displays Owners and Dogs Exchange and How to Use...
Myrna M. Milani, D.V.M. / Paperback / Published 1993
In explaining the complexities of canine psychology and human interaction, Milani provides
excellent information on special problems, such as depression, fear, aggression, boredom,
and isolation.
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Back
in Print :
Born to Pull:
The Glory of Sled Dogs
Bob Cary, illustrated by Gail De Marcken / Paperback:
96 pages / Published October 2009
"Stunningly
illustrated and beautifully written, this book combines great
information with a love of dogs that glows off every page."-Patricia
McConnell, co-host of Wisconsin Public Radio's Calling All Pets |
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Blue
Wisdom: A Dog Named Blue shares daily, simple wisdom
Tim Velner / Paperback: 370 pages / Published August 1, 2005Blue Wisdom is written from a dog's point of view. And it is through
this unique perspective that we are invited to recall life's simple beauty, too often
overlooked in the busy human world. |
The Culture Clash
Jean Donaldson / Paperback / Published 1997
Whether you are a seasoned dog trainer or a new dog owner, you
will benefit from reading this book.
Dog's Best Friend : Annals of the Dog-Human Relationship
Mark Derr / Hardcover: 400 pages / Published 1997
Out of Print--Limited Availability
My Dog Likes to Run. I Like to Ride...
Daphne Lewis / Paperback / Published 1997
How to Train Your Dog to Pull You on a Scooter on City Sidewalks
& Country Paths
Rivers: Diary of a Blind Alaska Racing Sled Dog
Mike Dillingham / Paperback: 160 pages / Published 2001
A tale of the bond between a dog and a man, of courage,
friendship, loyalty and adventure. It is full of positive messages for both young and old.
Spirit of the Wind: The Story of George Attla, Alaska's Legendary Sled Dog
Sprint Champ
Lew Freedman / Paperbook / Published February 2001
(new edition of the book originally published as "George Attla: Legend of the
Sled Dog Trail")
This interesting book explores George's life in great detail,
including the long struggle to become a living legend in the mushing world.
History
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Soldiers
& Sled Dogs: A History Of Military Dog Mushing
Charles L. Dean / Hardcover: 129 pages / Published April 2005By way of original army documents, interviews with the last living dog
drivers, and never before published photographs, Dean's book tells a story that begins in
Alaska, traverses two world wars and the Cold War era, and ends in the present-day Danish
sledge patrol in Greenland. |

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