Sled Dog Genetic History Sheds Light on Human Migration Patterns Into Greenland

Sled dog genetic history sheds light on human migration patterns into Greenland

The histories of sled dogs and humans in the Arctic have been intricately linked for thousands of years, so it is no surprise that the migration patterns of these dogs mirror those of humans through the Arctic. Sled dogs have assisted humans with the difficult tasks of traversing through harsh environments and transporting heavy materials and food, ultimately playing an important role in survival. However, many breeds of sled dog, like the Siber…

Scientists discover oldest known dog breed in Greenland

Findings point to ‘earlier-than-expected’ arrival of first people to Greenland

Greenland sled dog DNA is a window into the Arctic’s archaeological past

A genomic analysis of Greenland’s Qimmeq dogs suggest they and their human partners arrived on the island centuries earlier than previously thought.Read MoreThe post Greenland sled dog DNA is a window into the Arctic’s archaeological past first appeared on The Who Dat Daily.

Centuries-old DNA reveals origins of Greenland’s unique dogs

Genomic data sheds light on how populations of sledge dogs — and their human handlers — have shifted over past 800 years. Genomic data sheds light on how populations of sledge dogs — and their human handlers — have shifted over past 800 years.

The World’s Oldest Dog Breed Might Be Right Under Our Noses

Greenland sled dogs, known as Qimmeq in Greenlandic, have long played a vital role in the Arctic, assisting Inuit people in the harshest of environments. But new DNA analysis of both modern and ancient dogs is revealing fascinating details about the breed’s deep history—one that dates back as far as 1,000 years. Researchers suggest that this dog breed could be the oldest of its kind, possibly older than any other breed on Earth. The Untold Story…