A dog that pulled his way into history has given scientists insight into what makes Alaska sled dogs and other working breeds unique.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Greenland sled dogs can trace their origins back nearly 10,000 years. In a new study published July 10 in the journal Science, ...

While mushers tackled the race course to Copper Harbor, fans enjoyed the festivities in neighboring towns.

It gives new meaning to dog years. Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 years, but new research reveals one particular type to be the oldest ...

The CopperDog15 and new CopperDart will start and finish on Saturday in Copper Harbor. The CD15 is a single-stage, 16-mile loop race around Copper Harbor designed for teams of up to six dogs. The Dart ...

Balto’s genetic makeup shows a greater ability to process starches when compared to wolves and Greenland sled dogs.