Suggested Reading
BOOKS:
Alaska Dog Mushing Guide: Facts & Legends. Paperback, 70 Pages, Goldstream, December 1994
ISBN: 1886574057
George Attla: The Legend of the Sled-Dog Trail
Trade Paperback, 160 Pages, Stackpole, May 1993
ISBN: 081173031X
Attla-Training & Racing Sled Dogs
Hardcover, Edition Number 02, Arner Pubn, September 1985
ISBN: 0914124021
Best of the First Ten Years of the Siberian Quarterly Hardcover 304 pages, hundreds of photos. Featuring the best articles, and all the Centerfolds and Interviews from the first ten years of publication of the magazine, SHQ. Many of the magazines are sold out; this is your chance to have all the best in book form!
ISBN: 0614045525
Cold Oceans: Adventures in Kayak, Rowboat & Dogsled. The exhilarating story of adventurer Jon Turk, who has traveled through some of the world's most challenging and inhospitable landscapes, from kayaking around Cape Horn to dogsledding across Canada's remote Baffin Island. Hardcover, 256 Pages, HarpC, September 1998
ISBN: 0060191473
Dashing Through the Snow: The Story of the Jr. Iditarod. Shahan presents the history and background of the Junior Iditarod, an unusual dogsled race in Alaska that trains young mushers in distance racing. Full-color photos. Trade Paperback, 48 Pages, Millbrook, January 1997
ISBN: 0761301437
Dog Driver: A Guide for the Serious Musher. Miki and Julie Collins explain the technicalities of the sport, from foot care to harness designs. Hardcover, 386 Pages, Alpine Pub,
ISBN: 0931866480
A Fan's Guide to the Iditarod A complete reference guide to all races up to 1996, by Mary H. Hood and Robert J. Berndt. Hardcover, 456 Pages, Alpine Pub, November 1996
ISBN: 0931866855
Guide to Owning Siberian Huskies: AKC Rank #17
Trade Paperback, 64 Pages, TFH Pubns, April 1996
ISBN: 0793818605
Huskies in Action, AKC Rank No. 18
Hardcover, 144 Pages, TFH Pubns, April 1996
ISBN: 0793800560
Huskies in Harness: A Love Story in Antarctica
Paperback, 144 Pages, Seven Hill
ISBN: 0864177267
Iditarod Classics: Tales of the Trail by the Men & Women Who Raced Across America
Trade Paperback, 160 Pages, Epicenter, March 1992
ISBN: 0945397127
Iditarod Dreams: A Year in the Life of Alaskan Sled Dog Racer DeeDee Jonrowe
Trade Paperback, 192 Pages, Epicenter, February 1995
ISBN: 0945397291
Iditarod: The Great Race to Nome by Sherwonit, Bill. Photographer: Schultz, Jeff
Trade Paperback, 144 Pages, Gr Arts Ct, November 1991
ISBN: 0882404113
Iditarod Silver: Twenty-Five Years of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race
Hardcover, Epicenter, January 1997
ISBN: 0945397577
Joy of Running Sled Dogs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Training & Enjoying Sled Dogs by Noel Flanders. Covers all the basics.... Trade Paperback, 120 Pages, Alpine Pub, December 1988
ISBN: 0931866391
Last Great Race: The Iditarod by Tim Jones
Trade Paperback, 288 Pages, Revised, Stackpole, July 1988
ISBN: 0811722333
Lessons My Sled Dog Taught Me: Humor & Heartwarming Tails from Alaska's Mushers. There's more to the mushing experience than just dogs. Several Alaska mushers also share their thoughts about facing the weather, competition, survival, what drives them, how they do it, and what it's like out there on the trail. Hardcover, 160 Pages, Epicenter, September 1998
ISBN: 0945397690
Mush: A Beginners Manual of Sled Dog Training. Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers, Inc/Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers Inc./Sierra Nevada Dog Drivers, Inc. Staf/Levorsen, Bella/Goodstein, Georgene ~ Trade Paperback, 250 Pages, Arner Pubn, November 1983
ISBN: 0914124064
Mush!: Across Alaska in the World's Longest Sled-Dog Race. Describes the annual Iditarod dog sled race in Alaska and the sled dogs who compete in it. For your very young mushing enthusiast, this 32-page illustrated book by Patricia Siebert and Jan Davey Ellis focusses on the dogs themselves.
Trade Paperback, Millbrook, January 1992
ISBN: 1562947052
My Lead Dog Was A Lesbian by Brian Patrick O'Donoghue - Mushing Across Alaska in the Iditarod - The World's Most Grueling Race ~ story of the author's running of the 1991 Iditarod. Factual accounts of his experiences and those of many fellow racers. Trade Paperback, 320 Pages, Vin Bks, March 1996
ISBN: 0679764119
Race Across Alaska: First Woman to Win the Iditarod Tells Her Story
Trade Paperback, 240 Pages, Stackpole, January 1988
ISBN: 0811722538
Race to Nome by Ungermann, Kenneth A. Editor: Lord, Walter
Trade Paperback, 192 Pages, Reprint, Press N Am, March 1993
ISBN: 0938271040
Riding the Wild Side of Denali: Alaska Adventures with Horses & Huskies
Trade Paperback, 192 Pages, Epicenter, March 1998
ISBN: 094539764X
Running North: A Yukon Adventure. "Running North" tells the true story of Ann Cook, her husband, George, and their young daughter, and how their Siberian huskies became the first team from the lower 48 states to finish the Yukon Quest dogsled race. Hardcover, 324 Pages, Algonquin, November 1998
ISBN: 1565122135
Seppala, Alaskan Dog Driver by Elizabeth M. Ricker. Computer-enhanced reprint of the 1930 original. Seppala is THE sled driver of the original "Serum Drive," which later became the Iditerod, the father of Alaskan dog sled racing. This is the classic of the sport, a must for every serious northern breed fancier. Hardcover, 296 Pages + photo plates, Donald R H
ISBN: 0614045533
Siberian Husky
Hardcover, Childrens, January 1998
ISBN: 0516214594
Siberian Husky Champions, 1952-1980
Trade Paperback, 151 Pages, Camino E E, February 1982
ISBN: 0940808110
Siberian Husky Champions, 1981-1986
Trade Paperback, 114 Pages, Camino E E, March 1988
ISBN: 0940808668
Stickeen: This book by John Muir, is about a Tahltan Bear Dog in Alaska and is completely on-line. It is also in print
Hardcover, 74 Pages, Applewood, September 1989
ISBN: 1557091129
The New Complete Siberian Husky by Michael Jennings - general book on the history of the breed, care of the dogs, etc., Hardcover, 256 Pages, Edition No. 02, Howell Bks, January 1992
ISBN: 0876053398
This Is The Siberian Husky by Joan McDonald Brearly - general book featuring lots of color photos of famous dogs. Hardcover, 543 Pages, TFH Pubns
ISBN: 0876663927
Top Producers - Siberian Huskies The Photo Album by Debbie Meador. 8 1/2 x 11 softcover, illustrated, 208 pages. Trade Paperback, Denlingers
ISBN: 0877141045
Winterdance by Gary Paulson - The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod. Story of the author's training for and running the Iditarod. Some wildly funny stories. In the tradition of Jack London, Gary Paulsen presents an unforgettable account of his participation in the 1,100-mile-long dogsled race called the "Iditarod." For 17 days, Paulsen and his team of dogs endured blinding wind, snowstorms, moose attacks, and more--yet relentlessly pushed on to the end. "The best author of man-against-nature adventures writing today."--Publishers Weekly. Trade Paperback, 264 Pages, HarBrace, February 1995
ISBN: 0156001454
World of Sled Dogs by Lorna Coppinger and ISDRA
Hardcover, 303 Pages, Howell Bk, July 1985
ISBN: 0876056710
MAGAZINES/NEWSLETTERS:
The Siberian Husky Club of America, Inc. Newsletter: The official publication of the SHCA, Inc., published five times a year. Subscribe by sending payment to SHCA, Inc. c/o Jill Kennedy,3221 Cloverdale Street, Houston, TX 77025
Mushing Magazine The magazine of Dog Powered Sports. It is an international bimonthly magazine that provides information and entertainment year-round on the growing sports of dogsledding, skijoring, carting, dog packing and weight pulling. Inside Mushing you'll find articles on the adventures, history, politics and appeal of dog mushing, in addition to mushing tips, informative how-to articles and updates on dog training, safety, health and nutrition. Stellar Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 149, Ester, AK 99725-0149 usa Phone (907)479-0454, Fax (907)479-3137
The Siberian Quarterly, 4401 Zephyr Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 0033-3299
International Siberian Husky Club of Am. Inc., c/o Lois Leonard, 23514 31st Street, Salem, WI 53167-9502
American Kennel Club Gazette, The Official Journal for the Sport of Purebred Dogs is published monthly by The American Kennel Club. Subscriptions may be obtained by contacting AKC at 919-233-9767 or writing to Customer Service, The American Kennel Club, 5380 Centerview Dr., Raleigh, NC 27690-0643
Team & Trail, Sled Dog News, P.O. Box 128, Center Harbor, NH
Videos:
The Siberian Husky, by AKC (Video #VVT626, $37.95 to AKC, Attn.: Video Fulfillment, 5580 Centerview Drive #200, Raleigh, NC 27606, or 919/233-9780)
1990-1994, & 1997 SHCA National Specialty Videos, (K9TV, 303/972-6433)
1996 SHCA National Specialty Video, (Domino Video, 800/522-TAPE)