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Why the Germans never win a dog sled race (Original Post)
rurallib
May 2016
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Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)1. Or the French
Fla Dem
(23,875 posts)3. That's a good one too!
malthaussen
(17,235 posts)4. Would be even funnier if they were toy poodles.
But I bet those poor mutts have chilly legs.
-- Mal
Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)5. There was a guy who used full sized poodles in the Ididerod every year
I think they are now against the rules
jmowreader
(50,589 posts)11. Here are the Iditarod rules
http://d3r6t1k4mqz5i.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/2016-RACE-RULES-10-26-15.pdf?019e32
Rule 43 says "only dogs suitable for arctic travel will be permitted to enter the race," and leaves it up to the judges to decide if a dog is suitable.
Rule 43 says "only dogs suitable for arctic travel will be permitted to enter the race," and leaves it up to the judges to decide if a dog is suitable.
Laffy Kat
(16,392 posts)6. Poodles are extremely athletic, actually.
They don't deserve their fru-fru reputation.
Iggo
(47,591 posts)9. It's the haircuts.
RogueTrooper
(4,665 posts)7. At least the poodles have fur
those poor we German dogs. so close to the ground, with their little cold willies
lunatica
(53,410 posts)10. poodles don't have fur. they have hair
Isn't that weird!
They also love water and swim, are some of the best hunting dogs, and probably smarter than most of their owners (they're considered the most intelligent dogs). And they're quite hardy and healthy and live up to 15 years and more normally. their breeding hasn't caused any health issues.
I had a toy poodle and she ruled the roost, including all the other pets and us, the humans.
Fla Dem
(23,875 posts)2. Made me give an spontaneous laugh. Well done!
oldandhappy
(6,719 posts)8. I love this!
MowCowWhoHow III
(2,103 posts)12. Why the British never win a dog sled race
a kennedy
(29,771 posts)13. This is so funny.......am sending it on to all my wiener dog friends......
thanks for posting.