#dog-breeding

#dog-breeding

Sledge dogs in Greenland, known as Qimmit, show limited DNA similarity with wolves, revealing a unique genetic ancestry and migration pattern distinct from other breeds.

According to the researchers, this could be due to the ballooning popularity of mixed breeds like the Cockapoo and the Labradoodle.

At least 10,000 years ago, Arctic peoples were using selective breeding to create sled dogs, cold-tolerant animals with the stamina to pull heavy loads over long distances.