
Deedee Jonrowe’s dogs Gouda, left, and Cheddar, litter mates, rest at the Takotna checkpoint just before dawn on Wednesday March 6, 2013.
Iditarod Sled Dog Race 2013
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Mitch Seavey dogs rest in the falling snow at the Takotna checkpoint Wednesday March 6, 2013.
Iditarod Sled Dog Race 2013
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Aliy Zirkle dogs howl in unison at the Takotna checkpoint on Wednesday March 6, 2013.
Iditarod Sled Dog Race 2013
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Lots of teams resting in the falling snow here in Takotna this afternoon, and Jeff Schultz hard at work photographing all the dogs.