The breed of dog used by most dog mushers in Alaska isn’t really a breed, at least not in the way kennel clubs think of pedigree. The “Alaskan husky” is an amalgamation of breeds that’s changed as ...

BOISE, Idaho — Five Alaskan husky sled dogs that were seized from a Valley County property in February after being found severely malnourished are thriving at their new home in Oregon. They're ...

Sled dogs are some of the best athletes on the planet. By raising and racing them, Northwest mushers create a deeper connection to their pets — one with thousands of years of history. Tilley was Tim ...

A library book sparked Karen Land’s interest in sled dog racing, a sport she has pursued all the way to the Iditarod in Alaska and back. Her connection between the sport and libraries will be deepened ...

SWANSEA — Noggin, once again, surprised the crowd. A female, Noggin is an Alaskan Husky, the best dog “breed” for competitive sled-dog racing. The Alaskan Husky is a mixed breed, essentially a mutt, ...

Iditarod racer Debbie Moderow enjoys a moment with Crouton, one of 28 Alaskan husky sled dogs she currently trains at the Salty Dog Kennels. Katie Orlinsky January 1990: Salt, my recently adopted sled ...

Although many dog sled races, including the John Beargrease Sled Dog Race, have been canceled this year, there is opportunity for dog sledding in Cook County. Linda Newman used to be a real estate ...

Looking for a winter companion? Discover the best cold-weather dog breeds built for snow, from Huskies to Saint Bernards.

The winner of the 50th Iditarod crossed the finish line last week. And while it’s the mushers and their dogs out on the trail, it takes a lot of people and small businesses to prepare the dogs and the ...

ITHACA, N.Y. – New research co-led by Cornell University examines thousands of years of Arctic sled dog ancestry and reveals when and how Siberian and Alaskan sled dogs’ DNA mixed. “There was a real ...

Long before there were any visitors at Denali National Park and Preserve, there were sled dogs. "We have had dogs almost continuously for the past 100 years here at the park," Denali kennels manager ...

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