Genetics researchers have sequenced the genomes of Greenland sled dogs, shedding light on both the development of this breed ...

Researchers analyzed ancient and modern genetic samples of the Greenlandic Qimmit breed to shed light on the long ...

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

In their latest study, QIMMEQ researchers analyzed the genomes of 92 modern and ancient Qimmit across 800 years. These were ...

Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one ...

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

Sled dogs have been performing a vital role for people living in the Arctic for 9,500 years. In fact, the ubiquity of these dogs across the polar region is a testament to their significance. While ...

Denali's sled dogs are Alaskan huskies. "It is a mixed breed. It's not a purebred or registered with any kennel club," Tomeo said, noting that their genetic diversity stems back to the gold rush ...

Three sled dogs were killed and another injured after a snowmachine crashed into a musher’s team in Alaska, according to state police. The snowmachine collided with a sled dog machine along the ...

Feeding dogs throughout a race is an art, said Freking. Sometimes they get fussy as the race progresses and gravitate toward food preferences. For the Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, each dog might ...