Greenland sled dogs, known asQimmeq in Greenlandic, have long played a vital role in the Arctic, assisting Inuit people in the harshest of environments. But new DNA analysis of both modern and ancient ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Michael Tarver and his sled dog team in competition. (Photo: Michael Tarver) Tarver, who has more than 70 dogs at his Call of the WYld kennel, takes the dogs to Targhee or Jackson six days a week ...

Brothers Greg and Ricky Taylor have spent the last five months preparing for the 2025 "Open" World Championship Sled Dog Race in Anchorage, Alaska, where Greg finished in third place on Sunday ...

GRAND PORTAGE — Erin Aili has won her second John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon. The Ray, Minnesota, musher and her eight-dog team crossed the finish line Tuesday just after 10 a.m. at Grand ...

The world’s most famous sled dog race is longer this year than ever before.Thanks to a lack of snow, this year's edition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race nee ...

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The world’s most famous sled dog race is longer this year than ever before. Thanks to a lack of snow, this year's edition of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race needed a new ...