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was also conducted by dog sled in these remote settlements until the 1930s with the last postal dog sled team being retired in 1963. For both freighting and mail delivery, dogs were expected to meet minimum standards of strength and speed, ranging from 75β100 pounds (34β45 kg) per dog on the
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International Weight Pulling Association was organized in 1984 to promote the heritage of the working dog. IWPA operates in North America. Since IWPA's organization in 1984, no dogs have been hurt in
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International Sled Dog Racing Association was the first to sanction weight pull matches. Matches were held exclusively on snow in conjunction with their sled dog races.
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While historically associated with freighting and carting dog breeds, today's weight pull competitions are open to any dog regardless of breed, size or gender.
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