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Mossback's Northwest: From Lassie to Lewis and Clark's pooch, famous dogs of the Northwest

From Lassie to Lewis and Clark's pooch, famous dogs of the Northwest

Northwest dogs have been integral to Indigenous life, heroes of exploration, and around-the-world travelers. Movies starring Lassie were shot on Lake Chelan, and the postal service's mascot started a world tour from Seattle. Lewis and Clark explored the Northwest with Seaman, their Newfoundland.

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