Do you prefer mass start or timed interval starts?
mass (62) 52%
timed (50) 41%
doesn't matter (7) 6%
not sure (1) 1%
120 total votes
What system of restraint do you prefer for your dog yard?
tethering (39)60%
pens (7) 11%
both (17)26%
free range strays:) (2) 3%
65 total votes
I would like to see more races in western Canada in this category?
unlimited open class sprint (26)46%
stage stop racing (13)23%
both (15)27%
skijoring (2)4%
56 total votes
What type of harness do you prefer?
H-Back (7) 23%
X-Back (23) 74%
Both (1) 3%
Freighter style (0) 0%
31 total votes
Trivia Challenge
Who has won the most "consecutive" World Championships in The Pas, Manitoba?
Richard Beck (20) 50%
Emile St. Goddard (4) 10%
Raymond Cook (3) 8%
Steve Pronteau (1) 3%
Ross Saunderson (0) 0%
Kevin Cook (12) 30%
40 total votes
Actual Answer: The most "consecutive" wins is 5, by Emile St. Goddard from 1925-1929. The most overall wins is 6, by Richard Beck. Kevin Cook has won the last 4 years in a row and can tie the record this season with another victory. Between Raymond and Kevin Cook, the family kennel has 9 wins. Steve Pronteau had 4 consecutive wins from 1952-1955. As of Feb, 2003, Kevin Cook also has 5 consecutive wins 1999-2003. They now have 10 for the family. As of Feb 2004, Raymond Cook has 6 overall victories.
Trivia Challenge
John Calvert won the 10 dog race in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan 8 times (1967-1974). Who has the second most victories?
Jim Harvey (3) 4%
Ross Saunderson (12) 16%
Art Allen (9) 12%
Raymond Cook (51) 66%
Gary Edinger (2)3%
77 total votes
Actual Answer: The correct answer is Raymond Cook. He has won 7 times(1992-1996 and 1999 & 2000) Jim Harvey won in 1981 & 1984. Ross Saunderson won in 2001, 2002 & 2004. Art Allen won from 1976-1978. Gary Edinger won in 1985 & 1986.
At a race, what type of purse payout do you prefer?
Most of the payout to the top 3 finishers. (14) 8%
Spread out to at least 10 positions. (117)69%
All participants get a descending percentage. (32) 19%
Winner take all. (1) 1%
Payout is not important. (6)4%
170 Total Votes
In the 6 dog class, which distance do you prefer?
4-7 miles (36) 37%
8-11 miles(30) 31%
12-15 miles (20) 21%
16-20 miles (2) 2%
21-29 miles (1)1%
over 30 miles (8) 8%
97 total votes
In the 10 dog class, which distance do you prefer?
under 15 miles (14) 18%
15-20 miles(22) 28%
21-30 miles (8)10%
31-50 miles (13) 17%
over 50 miles (21) 27%
78 total votes
In preparation for the upcoming season, I/we started training in
August (9)17%
September (18)35%
October (10) 19%
November (5) 10%
December (2)4%
Have not started (0)
Never stopped (8)15%
52 total votes
During this season, I/we plan on attending this many races
none (1)3%
1-2 (3)9%
3-4(10) 29%
5-6 (4) 11%
7-8 (5) 14%
9-10 (6)17%
over10 (6) 17%
35 total votes
Do you think that all / most races should have a junior event?
Yes (96) 87%
No (9)8%
Not sure 56) 5%
110 total votes
Trivia Challenge
Since 1972, who has the fastest overall time for the Canadian Championship Dog Derby, in Yellowknife NWT?
Peter Norberg(13)19%
Grant Beck(1)1%
Buddy Streeper(25) 36%
Adolphus Capot Blanc(3) 4%
Frank Kelly(19) 28%
Tim White(3) 4%
Richard Beck(5)7%
69 total votes
Actual Answer: The fastest overall time was rcorded by Frank Kelly in 1985 (9:19:36). The 2nd fastest was John Beck in 2004 (10:22:39). 3rd was Peter Norberg in 1979 (10:29:21). 4th was Buddy Streeper in 2003 (10:34:21)
Do you think Sled Dog racing should be an official Olympic event?
Yes(125)81%
No(23) 15%
Demonstration event only(7) 5%
155 total votes
Where do you prefer racing?
Cities(5) 8%
Towns(17) 26%
Villages(7) 11%
Doesn't matter(36) 55%
65 total votes since 01/29/05
Poll ended: 01/31/05
Would you be interested in racing in a "double sled" race. ( 2 sleds and 2 drivers per team ) eg. 8 dogs 6 miles, 16 dogs 14 miles or 20 dogs 50 miles.
yes(32) 44%
no(41) 56%
73 total votes since 02/27/05
Poll ended: 02/28/05
What type of transport do you use?
Removable single layer box on pick-up truck(16) 19%
Double deck box on truck bed.(33) 39%
Trailer box(25) 29%
Both box and trailer(6) 7%
Travel in back seat of car(2) 2%
Hook up and ride team to race(3) 4%
85 total votes since 02/27/05
Poll ended: 02/28/05
What would you like to see on the web site?
more race pictures(67) 37%
reports from races(45) 25%
more advertising(6) 3%
memorial page(15) 8%
joke of the month(10) 6%
junior pages(14) 8%
story page(special dogs!)(22) 12%
Actual Answer: Please send in comments, pictures and information. Feel free to participate in the building of our site!
179 total votes since 04/29/05
Poll ended: 04/30/05
Where do you prefer racing?
Cities(5) 8%
Towns(17) 26%
Villages(7) 11%
Doesn't matter(36) 55%
65 total votes since 01/29/05
Poll ended: 01/31/05
Would you be interested in any form of Dryland Racing? eg. Bikejoring, wheeled rig racing etc.
Yes(18) 39%
No(21) 46%
Not familiar with it(7) 15%
46 total votes since 09/05/05
Poll ended: 07/31/05
On average, how large is your kennel (Including puppies)?
0 - 10(13) 12%
11 - 20(22) 20%
21 - 40(33) 29%
41 - 80(32) 29%
81 - 100(7) 6%
101 or more(5) 4%
112 total votes since 10/30/05
Poll ended: 10/31/05
Did you attend any mushing seminars/ trade shows/ auctions during this past off season?
