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Jinneal Nanuraq Uttak is the winner of this years’ 26 Nunavut Quest ( Pangaggujjiniq) dog sled race that saw eight ...
While domesticated dogs offer companionship and playful antics, some retain remarkable connections to their wild ancestors.
If you're looking for a dog with style and substance, you've found it in the American Eskimo Dog. Their dense ... and it's no surprise this breed was bred as an arctic sled dog. Their sturdy body, ...
Today a scientific expedition of the University of Barcelona set off to the northwest of Greenland to study the evolution of ...
Many could no longer afford to care for their sled dogs, a part of Inuit culture dating back thousands of years. In the past two decades, declining sea ice, snowmobile use, increasing food prices ...
The Canadian Eskimo Dog (also called Qimmiq) is another ancient Arctic legend. This breed has worked alongside the Inuit people for over 4,000 years—hauling sleds, hunting seals, and probably judging ...
Eight mushers started the Nunavut Quest dog sled race on Tuesday – a journey from Pond Inlet to Igloolik that's expected to take them each a week to complete. The Qikiqtani Inuit Association ...
If you're looking for a dog with style and substance, you've found it in the American Eskimo Dog ... no surprise this breed was bred as an arctic sled dog. Their sturdy body, powerful chest ...
(TJ Dhir/CBC) Dog sled journey from Pond Inlet to Igloolik ... s expected to take them each a week to complete. The Qikiqtani Inuit Association uses revitalization funding from the Qikiqtani ...
The Nunavut Quest, also known as Pangaggujjiniq, is a dog sled race from Pond Inlet to Igloolik ... and $10,000 for third. The Qikiqtani Inuit Association provides the prize money using funding ...
Contrary to popular belief, the American Spitz was never used as a sled dog, nor does it have any association with the Inuit. The confusion of the sled-pulling myth could be due to its similar ...
From remote Arctic communities to surf-friendly beaches, the coastlines vary dramatically depending on where you go in this ...