Sled dog racing veteran anticipates event near city

South Island sled dog enthusiasts will be out in full force for the annual Sandy Point Scarper in Invercargill this Queens Birthday Weekend.

Hosted by the Southland Sled Dog Association the Scarper, in its 10th anniversary year, is being held at Fosbender Park in Sandy Point on Saturday and Sunday.
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The Sandy Point Scarper, a two-day sled dog racing event sanctioned by the New Zealand Federation of Sled Dog Sports, features traditional sled dog breeds like Siberian Huskies, Alaskan Malamutes and Samoyeds. Other breeds such as Boxers, Golden Retrievers, Labradors and Dalmatians are also proving to be excellent sled dogs.
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This weekend's Scarper races includes the new single dog event, Canicross, where mushers are connected to their dog and have to run as fast as they can while being pulled along by their dog over a 2.7km course.