In the midst of struggling to win at cards, Jack Thornton's luck takes a turn for the better when he purchases Buck, a sled dog with a wolf-like appearance, for $250. As they journey to the Yukon with Shorty Houlihan, Jack rescues a woman, Claire Blake, whose husband had been the intended recipient of a valuable map. Buck's skills help Jack win a $1,000 bet, securing the necessary supplies for their trip. As Jack and Claire bond with Buck, their fingers touch, hinting at a romantic connection.
Call of the Wild
In the midst of the Klondike Gold Rush, a solitary adventurer sets out to strike it rich, only to find his path altered by a chance encounter with a sorrowful married woman.