The last breeders of the Seppala Siberian Sleddog (dogs from the breeding and lineage of the dogs who ran the most of the Nome vaccine run. The first Iditarod was held in Seppala’s honor) chose to discontinue breeding and let the last of the dogs live out their lives peacefully. The breed could no longer safely keep up with the demands of modern Iditarod racing but too many people would still try to purchase them for that intent based on their name and history.
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The last breeders of the Seppala Siberian Sleddog (dogs from the breeding and lineage of the dogs who ran the most of the Nome vaccine run. The first Iditarod was held in Seppala’s honor) chose to discontinue breeding and let the last of the dogs live out their lives peacefully. The breed could no longer safely keep up with the demands of modern Iditarod racing but too many people would still try to purchase them for that intent based on their name and history.