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The histories of sled dogs and humans in the Arctic have been intricately linked for thousands of years, so it is no surprise ...
Using the DNA from both modern dogs and ones found at archaeological sites, researchers have been able to explore the longest ...
Throughout their long history, Qimmit have remained working dogs–still almost exclusively bred by mushers to pull sleds for ...
A genomic analysis of Greenland’s Qimmeq dogs suggest they and their human partners arrived on the island centuries earlier than previously thought.
Join us on an exhilarating journey through the stunning landscapes of Banff with Kingmik Dog Sled Tours! Experience the beauty and excitement of dog sledding as you witness how gorgeous this dog sled ...
Genomic data shed light on how populations of sled dogs — and their human handlers — have shifted over past 800 years.
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 large bull moose spent more than an hour stomping on the sled dog team of a rookie Iditarod musher in the wilds of Alaska last week — and the ...
Survival Is the Ultimate Goal in World's Toughest Sled Dog Race Yukon Quest is 1,000 bone-freezing miles across northern Canada.
Three people were arrested in South Carolina after a dog-fighting probe uncovered over 20 dogs, some with scars consistent with organized fighting.
Jessie Holmes hugs his lead dogs Polar, left, and Hercules after winning the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race early Friday morning, March 14, 2025 in Nome. (Loren Holme/Anchorage Daily News via AP) ...