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QRILL PAWS Broadcast To Millions Of Chinese Viewers
The four-part QRILL PAWS Documentary 2020 is being showcased on the Chinese broadcaster Huya during Christmas. We are more than ready to welcome all new fans of our beloved sport.
Is My Dog A True Carnivore?
Dogs eat meat, so they must be carnivores. Wait - they eat pellets too, so they can’t be true carnivores. Or can they? Tonje Dominguez, Animal Nutrition Scientist at Aker BioMarine, gives us some insight on the matter.
Fur Therapy - How Dogs Save Lives
When encountering the most dramatic life crisis possible, your favorite person being torn away from you, there doesn’t seem to be much hope and brightness. Ask Jan-Kåre Heiberg, he knows all about it. What he also knows, is that therapy comes in different shapes and sizes. For him, it came in the form of a four-legged furry creature.
The World’s Most Influential Dogs
Nope, we’re not talking about Laika, the Russian space dog. Neither is this article about Bo, the Obama family dog. We are here presenting our top 5 favorite dog influencers of the world - the #DogsOfInstagram.
Indy - The Blind Sled Dog
The story about Indy, the blind sled dog, is as incredible as it is inspiring. Indy went from aspiring lead dog, through losing sight on both eyes, to learning to use his other senses while fighting his way back into the team.
Covid-19 Race Status - Finnmarksløpet
The world’s northernmost sled dog race, Finnmarksløpet, will once again be held in the breathtaking areas in the northern parts of Norway in 2021. They are sharing their plans for a Covid-friendly race.
Your Guide to Sled Dog Breeds
You might have seen Malamutes, Huskies, Samoyeds and many more in the context of mushing. But what are really the differences between them? Here’s your guide.
Dog Digestion - Step By Step
The digestion of food is a long process, starting immediately when the dog gets food in its mouth and until the remains passes out from the large intestine. Follow the digesting journey step by step.
How Mushing Races Cost $ 40,000
At first glance, the mushing way of life seems like a rather primitive lifestyle. Spending time in the wilderness, connecting with nature - the simple, unmaterialistic things. Well, you won’t get far without a proper amount of cash.
Yukon Quest 2021 Cancellation Due To Covid-19 Canadian Border Closure
Normally, the Yukon Quest goes between Fairbanks, Alaska and Whitehorse, Yukon, crossing the Canadian-American border. Due to the current pandemic, travel restrictions and border closures, the Yukon Quest 2021 has been cancelled.
Femundløpet 2021 More Spectacular Due To Covid-19 Adaptations
The Corona pandemic has been a showstopper for the majority of sports and cultural events in Norway since March. Finally, Femundløpet has received approval from the Norwegian Directorate of Health to hold the race in 2021. The planning process is well underway.
The Berington Twins On Their Top 3 Go-To Trail Snacks
Mushers are exposed to incredible challenges in extreme conditions and their main priority is always keeping the dog team happy and well fed. But what about their own feeding routine? The Berington twins takes us through their nutrition regime out on trail trail.
Miguel’s Quest for Making Patagonia the New Alaska of Mushing
Scandinavia. Alaska. The Alps. Siberia. The typical locations you'd think of for dog mushing. But there's a new kid in town: an emerging mushing community around the world ‘s southernmost city – Ushuaia, Patagonia.
Dog Nutrition - Water and Energy Sources
We think knowing the basics in nutrition is important for anyone. That’s why we decided to write a series of articles on basic dog nutrition. First topic up - water and energy sources.
The Five Animal Welfare Needs
The majority of pet owners are loving and caring towards their pets but there are exceptions. Luckily, our furry ones are protected by law.
Looking Back on QRILL PAWS 2020
QRILL PAWS 2020. 4 races. 2442 volunteers. 280 mushers. 2766 dogs. 13M YouTube views. Aker Biomarine CEO Matts Johansen gives us his evaluation of the pilot season.
Covid-19 Race Status - Femundløpet
CEO of Femundløpet, Jon Anders Kokkvoll, shares their plans for a organising healthy and successful 2021-edition of the race.
How Dallas Seavey Managed 9 Days of Racing on 17 Hours of Sleep
How do you get through nine days straight of racing in extreme conditions, brutal physical exertion and endless pitch dark nights, with only a total of 17 hours? We sat Dallas Seavey down to get his take on sleep deprivation during mushing races.
The Guardians of Sled Dog Racing
Margot Fairbanks, veterinarian and co-owner of Sivo Racing Kennel, shares valuable insights into the veterinarians tasks during mushing races.