The World of Sled Dogs: From Siberia to Sport Racing

by Lorna Coppinger

Surveys the use of sled dogs in the Siberian and American Arctic from the second millennium B.C., their roles in arctic life, exploration, military operations, and sports, and the rules and records of sled-dog racing

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1977

Reviews

[Laura]

Interesting read about sled dogs by Lorna Coppinger (who with her husband did a comprehensive study of guard dogs too). It was written back in the late 70's so it's pretty dated, but it's a good history. Lots of good pictures.