Snowdog or not to Snowdog?

[DanzTuna]

It's getting tougher on the knees and back to haul all the ice gear any distance from the shore and any amount of slush makes it nearly impossible to venture out without fearing a heart attack.  Been thinking about taking the plunge and buying some type of machine to drag the sleds.  I would greatly appreciate any comments, suggestions, pro-cons of Snowdogs vs snowmobile, etc. Anything I should be aware of before final decision.  Thanks

Dan