Dogs are more closely related to wolves than many people think. The Siberian Husky, with its wolf-like appearance, is evidence of that ancestry. However, there’s a lot more to this dog than looks.

1967 - The first Iditarod is held, with 58 mushers competing along a 50-mile trail. March 1973 - After shorter races in 1967 and 1969, the first full-length race takes place. The course is ...