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 ...

A mixed heritage gives sled dogs their love of running, a desire to work, and a need for wild places. Like Sultana—a trailbreaker who moves supplies for researchers and park staff—the animals ...

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, ...

If you're searching for a dog breed that will thrive in the cold, you may be looking to compare the Siberian Husky vs Alaskan Malamute. It may be difficult to differentiate or choose between these two ...

Sampson’s story: Sampson is a husky, just not the fluffy, Siberian kind most people are used to. Because he isn’t a “typical” husky, he gets overlooked when people come to rescue looking for a husky.

New research examines thousands of years of Arctic sled dog ancestry and reveals when and how Siberian and Alaskan sled dogs' DNA mixed. New research co-led by Cornell University examines thousands of ...