Just returned from BC-Canada & a 4day Holiday spent mushing dogs. These were Racing Alaskan Huskies-Husky, greyhound/saluki, GSP crosses mostly. Some houndy, some husky like with 1 common denominator-they can run their asses off & pound for pound are the strongest draft animals alive.
It ranks up there as 1 of the best experiences Ive Ever had! If anyone gets a chance, Do it! Running dogs quietly through the Canadian Rockies & taking it all in is just amazing. I have pics but need to develop & scan them(cheapo camera) from store as digital left at home. I learned quite a bit about breeding, racing etc and came away with a good understanding of the sport & love. Basically the GSPs used offer tight coat, & speed & are better in warmer mushing. But GSPs too often run too hard the 1st day or so and dont pace well, whereas the huskies offer that in contrast. So the cross is made. Grey/Saluki gives great flat out speed.
Pretty cool stuff..
