American Dog Derby

American Dog Derby

The American Dog Derby is a dogsled race held in Ashton, Idaho the third weekend of February. It is the oldest dogsled race in the continental United States. The first race was held in 1917. It was tremendously popular in the 1920s through the 1950s. Interest wained in the 1960s and the race was discontinued for several years. It was revived in 1993 and continues to grow in popularity.

ee also

*Mushing
*Carting
*Dogsled Racing
*Sled dog
*Pro Sprint Tour
*Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
*Yukon Quest
*Klondike 500

External links

* [http://www.americandogderby.org/ The American Dog Derby]


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