
A Husky sledge dog focuses the photographer while waiting for its turn to compete in the sledge dog race in Schoeneck, Germany, 28 January 2012. Some 75 teams from Germany and Italy take part in the sledge dog races in various categories, that are held until 29 January 2012. EPA/HENDRIK SCHMIDT

A pack of dogs pull the sledge of musher Thomas Brauer as they compete in the sledge dog race in Schoeneck, Germany, 28 January 2012. Some 75 teams from Germany and Italy take part in the sledge dog races in various categories, that are held until 29 January 2012. EPA/HENDRIK SCHMIDT

A musher directs his sledge dogs on a trail through the snow covered Black Forest region as the team competes in the sledge dog race in Todtmoos, Germany, 28 January 2012. Some 120 teams took part in the international race. EPA/FRANZISKA KRAUFMANN

A Husky sledge dog focuses the photographer while waiting for its turn to compete in the sledge dog race in Schoeneck, Germany, 28 January 2012. Some 75 teams from Germany and Italy take part in the sledge dog races in various categories, that are held until 29 January 2012. EPA/HENDRIK SCHMIDT

A Husky sledge dog focuses the photographer while waiting for its turn to compete in the sledge dog race in Schoeneck, Germany, 28 January 2012. Some 75 teams from Germany and Italy take part in the sledge dog races in various categories, that are held until 29 January 2012. EPA/HENDRIK SCHMIDT