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In the November 4, 2008 election, Massachusetts voters approved Question 3 which will ban commercial dog racing in Massachusetts by 2010.

Dog sledding championship is a qualifying race for the Iditarod in Alaska.

The Last Great Race on Earth, a grueling dog event that has been protested by some, requires much training and preparation of the huskies and mushers.

A summary of the principles of lure coursing with your whippet. Your local whippet club can provide resources for the new whippet owner interested in becoming involved.

On November 4, 2008, Massachusetts voters approved Ballot Question 3, The Greyhound Protection Act, which bans greyhound dog track racing by 2010.

To experience the excitement of a sled dog race up close, head to Saskatchewan, Canada to see competitors race their way over some of the province's most historic trails.

To experience the excitement of a sled dog race up close, head to Saskatchewan, Canada to see competitors race their way over some of the province's most historic trails.

Dachshund races are fun and raise money for good causes yet animal rights activists are concerned about this sport.

Iditarod dogs can work up enormous appetites. What do these canine athletes eat to give them the strength to pull a sled all the way across Alaska?

Carnival rides, 4-H animals, the best apple pies, wiener dog races, and food galore are just some of the things you'll find at this year's state fair.

Alaskan huskies may be a combination of breeds and conform simply to a standard of performance. (Photo courtesy of internetclipart.com)

From sled dog races and festivals to beer festivities and meeting the Lieutenant Governor, Saskatchewan brings in the action.

Bayfield, Wisc., hosts the annual Apostle Islands Sled Dog Races, which range through the snowfields and forests of the Apostles Islands National Lakeshore region.

Discover winter fun in Montana, where festivals celebrate winter with sporting events such as snowmobiling, snow sculpture contests, sled dog races and ski-joring trials.

Don't lose your creativity! Keep it working like a well-oiled machine.

Winter festivals in Western Canada celebrate both the present and pioneering lifestyles that represent life in Western Canada today.

Dog shows can be confusing for first time visitors; be well prepared and enjoy your dog show visit.

The Alaska Zoo, the Imaginarium and the indoor waterpark are kid-friendly attractions in Anchorage that families cruising with children on an Alaska cruise can enjoy.

Animal rescue organizations are devoted to finding loving owners for greyhounds following their short-lived racing careers.

The Kansas City Renaissance Festival takes fantasy lovers back in time to the age of King Henry the Eighth for eight weekends from Labor Day to Columbus Day.

Mixed breed dogs, just as purebreds, can compete in dog shows to earn titles in conformation, obedience, agility, flyball, and other canine events.

Winter breaks in the Southern Hemisphere needn't be frosty. Take your choice of a fabulous winter festival, invigorating outdoor adventures or a sensuous spa and massage.

Adventuresome women, such as Riddles, Butcher, and Jonrowe, prove their grit in the rugged, 1100 mile sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome.

New stories from Bruce Sterling, Matthew Hughes, Sean McMullen, Melinda M. Snodgrass, Nancy Springer, Yoon Ha Lee, Albert E. Cowdrey, Rand B. Lee

German Fest is a cultural celebration on the Summerfest Grounds in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. /The annual festival, held every July, features food, music and fun.

Marijuana possession (under one ounce) will no longer be a crime in Massachusetts as soon as late December. This is due to a "yes" vote on Question 2 on November 4, 2008.

Spouses Paul and Doreen Eiseman share a passion for more than just one another. So they volunteered for dog/cat shelters and later formed their own animal rescue group.