Iditarod Sled Dog Tales and Tails

By Terry Adkins DVM

Enjoy this entertaining compilation of some of the Iditarod(R) racing adventures of Dr. Terry Adkins. Dr. Adkins served as the veterinarian for the inaugural running of the Iditarod in 1973 where he was infected with the 'mushing bug;' he subsequently raced Iditarod(R) over 20 times. Competing or not, he continued work to improve care, treatment, and veterinary standards of working dogs. Informatively, outdoor enthusiasts, teachers, and students will appreciate the categorization of qualifications and financial components associated with running an Iditarod(R) race. Dr. Adkins also introduces the reader and animal lover to some of the magnetic personalities of the canine athletes that shaped his life and fostered the trust of a working sled dog.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0996175512
• ISBN13: 9780996175517
• Release Date: September 2020
• Publisher: Simonsays, LLC
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"