Siberian husky dogs are ‘highly intelligent’

May 28th, 2010

A woman who regularly appears at UK mushing events has said Siberian husky dogs are more intelligent than many people may think.
Shirley Deakin, who has raced in Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHCGB) events among others in recent years, said her animals are able to open fridges and switch lights on.
"If you’re not careful [...]

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Siberian husky dogs are ‘highly intelligent’

May 28th, 2010

A woman who regularly appears at UK mushing events has said Siberian husky dogs are more intelligent than many people may think.
Shirley Deakin, who has raced in Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHCGB) events among others in recent years, said her animals are able to open fridges and switch lights on.
"If you’re not careful [...]

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Canicross competitors taking dog harnesses to US event

May 28th, 2010

Canicross competitors are set to take their dog harnesses to an event in Maine in the US.
The Pinefield Farms Trail Running Festival kicks off in New Gloucester tomorrow (May 29th 2010) and will see runners from numerous disciplines putting their best foot forward.
Starting at 10:10 local time, the 5km canicross race has been described by [...]

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‘Emotional’ Iditarod champ Mackey presented with coin

May 27th, 2010

Iditarod champion Lance Mackey was given another piece of gold to go with his numerous winners medals earlier this week – a special coin.
The Alaska Mint presented the musher with the trinket, which details the years he has won the Last Great Race title – 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Speaking to KTUU.com, an emotional Mackey [...]

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‘Emotional’ Iditarod champ Mackey presented with coin

May 27th, 2010

Iditarod champion Lance Mackey was given another piece of gold to go with his numerous winners medals earlier this week – a special coin.
The Alaska Mint presented the musher with the trinket, which details the years he has won the Last Great Race title – 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Speaking to KTUU.com, an emotional Mackey [...]

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