On the 100th anniversary of Togo's life-saving run across the Alaskan wilderness, an effort is underway to honor the sled dog breed. Posted December 8, 2024 Updated January 16 ...

On the 100th anniversary of Togo's life-saving run across the Alaskan wilderness, an effort is underway to honor the sled dog breed. Posted December 8, 2024 Steve Collins Staff Writer ...

A 2019 Disney movie titled “Togo” cemented which dog would be remembered most. Interest in the breed soared after “Togo” hit theaters, which Hayes said had its good points as well as bad ones.

The breed is descended from Togo, who a century ago led a team through the Alaskan wilderness to deliver diphtheria serum to the children of Nome. The dog later lived in Poland Spring.

The 12-year-old dog traveled 264 miles through blizzard conditions. Within two years of that renowned run, Togo was brought to Maine by Seppala, who partnered with Poland Spring's Elizabeth Ricker ...

Togo retired to Poland Spring, and today, the Seppala Siberian Sleddog breed, including Hayes’s dogs, traces its lineage to him and his teammates. Hayes designed his 2021 solo expedition to cover ...