Some dog breeds have long histories, but the Qimmeq, the Greenland sled dog, stands apart for its remarkable continuity. Recent research shows that this ancient Arctic breed has lived and worked ...

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 histories of sled dogs and humans in the Arctic have been intricately linked for thousands of years, so it is no surprise that the migration patterns of these dogs mirror those of humans through ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Legendary sled dog Togo, owned by musher Leonhard Seppala, spent his final years in Maine and sired the dogs that would come to make up the majority of the Siberian husky bloodline in the U.S. Credit: ...