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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 ...
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Alaska History-March 15th – Balto
Balto, the Alaskan Husky who would become famous for running the final leg of the 1925 serum run to Nome in 1925, would be ...
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Best Stuffed Dog: Balto
The secluded star of Cleveland's palace of taxidermy was once the most famous dog in the country, even before he inspired a kids' movie. In 1925, Balto, a Siberian husky, led a team of sled dogs ...