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The American Pit Bull Terrier is a breed that is marred by its dark past, but this loyal and loving breed is now seeing new positive roles such as becoming therapy dogs. Learn more about these beautiful dogs!

At this point, it’s common knowledge that all dogs, even the small shaky Chihuahua, all come from some curious grey wolves. But how did this long journey give us over 300 breeds of dogs? While the exact origins of the dog and dog breeds are shrouded in mystery, new clues are being discovered nearly every day.

Disney+'s release of Togo, the story of Leonhard Seppala and his courageous 1925 serum run, shines a bright light on a little known breed. Read more about Seppala and his dogs here.

The Seppala stands out among other long-distance sleddogs due to its unique history, unparalleled stamina, and unmatched racing prowess. In the conclusion of this three-part series, find out what the Continental Kennel Club is doing to create a brighter future for this one-of-a-kind breed.

The Seppala stands out among other long-distance sleddogs due to its unique history, unparalleled stamina, and unmatched racing prowess. In part two of this three-part series, learn about what happened to Leonhard Seppala and his dogs after the Great Race of Mercy, and find out how the Seppala Siberian sleddog was saved from extinction thanks to the efforts of passionate breeders.