“It’s an epic day with amazing costumes where you get to make an ass of yourself." ...

In sled dog races like the Iditarod, Huskies can run over 1,000 ... Unlike many other dog breeds, Huskies can regulate their metabolism in response to the amount of food available.

The darling of the dog-racing world, the Greyhound’s speed is unparalleled. Clocking speeds of over 45mph, these speedsters have been widely accepted as the fastest dog breed in the world. While ...

Additionally, I tested the small clippers on the small mixed breed dog and the large clippers and ... nail trim every two weeks," Smits says. "An Iditarod training or marathon running pal might ...

Despite little snow in some parts of the state, Mark Nordman says conditions along much of the Iditarod trail are actually ...

ROYAL OAK, Mich. (WXYZ) — The iconic Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is an annual long-distance sled dog race that brings in competitors from all around the world and ...

Mike Bestgen has been racing sled dogs for over 25 years and, at age 66, he isn’t planning on stopping anytime soon. The St. Cloud native got his start in the sport helping his friend, Dave, during ...

Ramey Smyth approaches Shageluk as rain falls and some sun hits the area during the Iditarod on March 8, 2019. Shageluk is one of the checkpoints specific to the race's southern route. (Marc ...

New research has found that when it comes to which breed of dog might be best for a given task, looks can be deceiving.

Mike Bestgen, a 66-year-old resident of St. Cloud, Minnesota, has been a competitive sled dog racer for over 25 years. Bestgen's dedication to the sport has earned him several victories ...

A musher drives his dog team towards Shaktoolik along the Bering Sea coast after leaving Unalakleet in 2013, during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. (Bill Roth / ADN) The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog ...