Go to the form at the bottom of this story. Celebrated sled dog Balto with Gunnar Kaasen. (Public domain image via Wikimedia Commons) As of Feb. 2, it has been 100 years since Gunnar Kaasen drove ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Gunnar Kaasen and with his dog Balto, the heroic dogsled team leader, sit for a portrait in the early 1920s ...

Kennedy Jr. once stealthily deposited a dead bear cub, stands a bronze statue to another animal: Balto, the husky that, 100 years ago this month, played a leading role in a daring and perilous ...

FILE - Gunnar Kaasen and with his dog Balto, the heroic dogsled team leader, sit for a portrait in the early 1920s. (AP Photo, File) ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome faced a ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Deštné v Orlických horách, Czechia - January 24, 2025 More than 100 mushers and 700 dogs participated in the Sedivackuv ...

In this article, we’ll explore the top 10 dog breeds that stand out for their courage, loyalty, and fearless nature—true heroes that have earned their place as family protectors and guardians.

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The Alaska Gold Rush town of Nome faced a bleak winter. It was hundreds of miles from anywhere, cut off by the frozen sea and unrelenting blizzards, and under siege from a ...

My foster mom calls me "The Happiest Dog Ever"-and I think she's onto something! I'm always excited to meet new friends, whether they're humans or fellow pups. Some of my favorite things include ...

Among the noble lineage of Old English Mastiffs, one particular canine has stood out for its colossal size, making it the largest ever recorded within the breed. Guinness World Records recognizes ...

Balto gains fame as unlikely dog to bring serum to Nome Seppala and Togo missed the limelight that went to his assistant, Gunnar Kaasen, who drove the dog team led by Balto into Nome. Balto was ...