Iditarod Trail Sweeps trips allow sled dog enthusiasts the chance to enjoy a "priceless" experience.
This is according to the race’s organisers, who have announced there are three spots available for next year’s event.
Costing $25,000 (£15,398), the jaunts allow mushing fans the chance to see the course being prepared for the March 6th 2010 event.
The money [...]

Canine owners keen to encourage good dog health should keep Christmas treats out of reach this year.
This is the advice being offered by NorthJersey.com, which stated animals need to be kept in mind when putting up decorations for the festive season.
Anything that can be consumed and is bad for a dog’s digestive system should not [...]

The Iditarod sled dog race will survive its financial problems and emerge in a stronger position, if one column is to be believed.
An opinion piece for the Anchorage Daily News suggested the recent news that the event has lost $1 million of sponsorship this year "feels like … amputation".
However, it pointed to a period in [...]

The British Siberian Husky Racing Association (BSHRA) has announced changes to its point-scoring system.
According to representative Steve Rooke, some members were confused about how veteran, rookie and bitch scores were worked out.
Under the old rules, those taking part would be given points based on how many teams they beat in a certain race.
However, the changes [...]

Animal owners have been reminded that chocolate should not be included in a dog diet at any time of year.
With the festive season looming on the horizon, the RSPCA underlined the importance of never giving this type of sugary treat to a canine, as it contains a potentially fatal poison.
Specially-designed chocolate for dogs is a [...]