Throughout their long history, Qimmit have remained working dogs–still almost exclusively bred by mushers to pull sleds for ...

The Alaskan Klee Kai combines the appearance of Nordic sled dogs with a friendly, affectionate nature–but in a miniature size. This rare breed is perfect for active owners seeking an intelligent ...

A study published on July 10 in the journal Science maps the path of Greenland sled dogs from their ancient origins to the present day. Researchers sequenced the genomes of 92 dogs from regions of ...

The histories of sled dogs and humans in the Arctic have been intricately linked for thousands of years, so it is no surprise ...

When it comes to dog breeds with uniquely American roots, only one carries the name of a U.S. state: the Alaskan Malamute.

A new study in Science uses ancient and modern DNA to tell the Qimmeq’s story. It’s a story not just about dogs, but also ...

A genomic analysis of Greenland’s Qimmeq dogs suggest they and their human partners arrived on the island centuries earlier than previously thought.

The Iditarod’s new Expedition Program will allow longtime backer Kjell Inge Røkke to race with outside support – unlike other ...

The five Alaskan husky sled dogs arrived at the shelter weighing about 27 pounds, which is nearly half the healthy weight they should be at.

Staff and visitors were treated to an extra surprise during their lunchtime Wednesday as Outreach22 stopped by the Mat-Su ...

Genomic data shed light on how populations of sled dogs — and their human handlers — have shifted over past 800 years.

Kailua resident Nikki Rodwell, top, walks with her dogs, Maggie, right, and Wyatt during the Kailua Independence Day Parade ...