It gives new meaning to dog years. Various types of sled dogs have been used by humans across the Arctic for almost 10,000 ...

A new study in Science uses ancient and modern DNA to tell the Qimmeq’s story. It’s a story not just about dogs, but also ...

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

When it comes to dog breeds with uniquely American roots, only one carries the name of a U.S. state: the Alaskan Malamute.

A genomic analysis of Greenland’s Qimmeq dogs suggest they and their human partners arrived on the island centuries earlier than previously thought.

Genomic insights into Greenland's iconic sled dog reveal a rich history of Inuit migration and Arctic adaptation, according to a new study. The ...

Climate change has impacted virtually every part of life in Greenland. The tradition of dogsledding illustrates just one aspect of what's at risk for the island as the Earth warms.

Sadly, there have been occasional incidents of polar bears attacking and eating dogs in Arctic regions, especially sled dogs. This usually happens when the bears get too close to human settlements ...

From ancient hunters to modern designer hybrids, the world of high-end dogs is as elite as luxury cars or rare art. Here are ...

Global warming threatening the future of iconic dog sled races around the world Snowpack in traditional dogsledding regions has been lacking in recent years.

Denmark announced Tuesday that it will bolster Greenland’s defenses with a $1.5 billion in new resources, including two elite sled dog teams, days after President-elect Donald Trump signaled ...

NUUK, Greenland—The hulking warship that Denmark anchors in this icy fishing port is supposed to act as a reminder of the small Nordic country’s role in protecting the Arctic seas at the top ...