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Throughout their long history, Qimmit have remained working dogs–still almost exclusively bred by mushers to pull sleds for ...
Researchers analyzed ancient and modern genetic samples of the Greenlandic Qimmit breed to shed light on the long ...
Meet the Qimmit, Greenand's genetically diverse sled dogs that have been long-time Artic companions.
The Iditarod’s new Expedition Program will allow longtime backer Kjell Inge Røkke to race with outside support – unlike other ...
Cal Raleigh wins the Home Run Derby with his dad and brother playing key supporting roles Elon Musk exchanged "embarrassing" ...
The histories of sled dogs and humans in the Arctic have been intricately linked for thousands of years, so it is no surprise ...
In 1972, dog mushing was designated as the official state sport of Alaska. Most dog teams are comprised of Alaskan Huskies, a medium-sized dog breed suited for the frigid temperatures of the 49th ...
A genomic analysis of Greenland’s Qimmeq dogs suggest they and their human partners arrived on the island centuries earlier than previously thought.
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 ...
Dan Seavey, who helped organize the first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and whose son and grandson have each won the famous Alaska race multiple times, has died. He was 87. The Minnesota native ...
When it comes to dog breeds with uniquely American roots, only one carries the name of a U.S. state: the Alaskan Malamute.
Dan Seavey, who helped organize the first Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race and whose son and grandson have each won the famous Alaska race multiple times, has died. He was 87. The Minnesota native ...