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    Take a look at this - I love the first close-up - even with those cold grey eyes, the lolling tongues really stop them from looking menacing :-)

    BBC News - In pictures: Highlands sled dog race

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    LOL, you're not wrong.

    First time in many years that they've actually raced on snow as well.
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    Yes, I saw an interview with a woman who races them for pleasure and she said that they didn't go so fast without the wheels, but that they were happier on the snow.

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    Yes. They are beautiful dogs

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    Hehe, that's one of the best pics I've seen in a while, very entertaining

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