Photos: A howling good time at the Iditarod

The 42nd-annual Iditarod has its winner, and despite being just 26 years old, he's no stranger to the title.

Dallas Seavey unseated his father, Mitch, and took his second victory in three years, completing the 1,000-mile race in eight days, 13 hours, four minutes and 19 seconds.

Below, four exciting and inspiring photos from this year's famous Alaskan race, featuring the four-legged competitors who led the way. --Sarah Eberspacher

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