Dogs
Who is the author's favorite dog?
Cookie
Who is he?
The author of Puppies, Dogs, and Blue Northers.
How many litters of puppies did Cookie have?
6 litters
What is the name of the position for a dog that is at the front of the group?
lead dog
What dog breeds are 'sled dogs'?
Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute or Chinook or Samyoed
Who is the father of Cookie's last litter of puppies?
Rex
Where did Gary Paulsen live when this story takes place?
In the brush of Northern Minnesota or Minnesota
What were Cookie's colors?
Grey and white
What do sled dogs love to do?
Run
How many puppies invaded the Paulsen's house during 'The Great Kennel Invasion' mentioned in 'The Homewreckers' chapter?
36 puppies
Who is the first dog Gary sees teaching Cookie's litter?
William
Who does Gary mention lives in the house with him in the chapter 'Homewreckers'?
His wife: Ruth, son: Jim, and a cat named Tudor.
How much wolf did Cookie have in her?
At least 1/3
What does the term 'logging' mean in terms of training the puppies?
The puppies started training by pulling a 'log' behind them.
How many puppies were in Cookie's last litter?
7 puppies
Who teaches the puppies to dance?
Whippet
How many dogs did Gary take with him on the run mentioned in the chapter 'Older Run'?
10 Dogs.
Why did Cookie retire from dog sled racing?
Arthritis or her joints were causing her pain
How many dogs on a team does Gary Paulsen consider risky? Mentioned in 'Older Run'.
7 dogs.
What is the first name of the pups Gary mentions in chapter 'Joy'.
Poppy
Which dog in Gary's kennel is able to pull a sled loaded with 1,600 pounds of dog food?
Tiny Tim
Why did Gary have to retire from sled dog racing?
Heart Disease
How many miles did Gary Paulson and Cookie run together?
14,000 miles
What is the ultimate race Gary is training for?
The Iditarod
What month did Cookie have her last litter?
January