The 1932 Lake Placid Winter Olympics is the only time dogsled racing has been on the Olympic Program. It was a demonstration event conducted under the rules of the New England Sled Dog Club, and consisted of two races on successive days over a 25.1 mile (40.5 km) course, with the total time determining the winner. There were only teams from Canada and the United States, with five from Canada and seven from the United States. The event was mixed, with one female participant, Eva “Short” Seeley, who was instrumental in having Alaskan Malamutes officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1935.