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TwigsthePnoDude posted...

Do they have evidence that dogs don't enjoy racing in the Iditarod?

Doubtful. Injuries happen, of course, and deaths aren't unheard of, but generally the dogs are well-cared for and they do a lot to ensure dogs are healthy at the start and monitored for injuries and other issues by veterinarians at checkpoints along the race, and they penalize/suspend mushers if there are signs of abuse.

And while the extreme conditions of the actual race are a different story (though the breeds are well-equipped to handle the cold and long distances), from personal experience being around teams of dogs during Iditarod training, they seem to fuckin' LOVE the running and pulling.