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Animals: Alaskan Husky
Nothing conjures up the image of a dogsled race like an Alaskan Husky. Jorge Ribas meets some of these wourld renowned dogs.
Added: Sep 15, 2009
Views: 19235 Views
Runtime: 02:27
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