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The True Story Of Balto, The Husky That Helped Save An Entire Alaskan Town From Certain Death
On February 2, 1925, Kaasen and his pack of sled dogs ... As Kaasen rested, he praised Balto, “Damn fine dog.” While Balto and Kaasen only journeyed throughout the final stretch, the ...
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A good dog with great genes: DNA study of Balto, the famed husky, reveals how genetic diversity affects canines’ health
In 1925, a handsome male sledge dog named Balto led a 13-dog team that braved blizzard conditions during the gruelling final 53-mile (85-km) leg of a 674-mile (1,088-km) dogsled relay, bringing ...