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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

DOG BLOG - WEASEL

 
Weasel      3 year old male                                     Lance X Corporal
2008 Iditarod finisher in yearling team
Growing up to be a contender, leading and listening keenly.  Spin doctor of harnesses and ganglines.
Young leader

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DOG BLOG - ROY

 
Roy  5 year old male                                                 Wolfy X K2
2007 Kusko 300 champ, 2007 Kobuk 440 champ
Reckless driver in the form of a canine plowtruck.  But probably one of the most photographed dogs in Alaska as he woos toursits by gently putting his paw on their shoulder and looks adoringly into their eyes.
Leader

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DOG BLOG - ORION

 
Orion  5 year old male                                          Wolfy X Kira
2nd place Kusko 300, 2007 Kobuk 440 champ
The Closer, super tough and finishes whatever he starts, as constant as his namesake constellation always visible in the Alaskan winter sky.

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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

BACK TO THE DOG BLOG - LIONEL

 
Lionel - 4 year old male                                 Salem X Lucillia
2009 Kusko 300 2nd place, 2009 4th place Yukon Quest
The "Man," powerful and commanding, thrives in single lead, loud and boisterous, at the same time cuddly and kind.
Leader to the MAX

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Friday, February 5, 2010

DOG BLOG - LEAR JET (A Team)

 
Lear Jet - 4 year old male                                  Melchior X Pearl
Seems to get herself pregnant during racing season, oops.  Keeping her in protective custody this year.  Friendly, aerobatic tornado.
Leader

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Wednesday, February 3, 2010

DOG BLOG - LANCE (A Team)

Lance - 4 year old male                              Salem X Lucillia
2008 Kusko 300 4th place
One of the "L" litter (names that begin with L).  Named for the amazing Lance Armstrong, it's really not about the bike..... or the sled.
Leader

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

DOG BLOG - HERAKLES (A Team)



Herakles - 5 year old male                       Wolfy X Kira
2008 Iditarod 5th place
Named after one of the Greek heroes and like that hero, uses his wits when strength doesn't suffice.
Leader

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Monday, February 1, 2010

DOG BLOG - GOOSE (A Team)

Goose - 5 year old female                                         Inca X Luna
2007 Kusko 300 QUEEN and champ
Looks at food and gains weight, lovey dovey.  Lives life on her own terms no matter how many boys are on the team.
Leader with a capital "L"

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

DOG BLOG - ELK (A Team)


Elk - 6 year old male                                       Inca X Luna
2009 4th place Yukon Quest
Identical twin of Caribou, the two boys even have their own twin language.  Follows brother Boo's every moves.  Loves only Martin.
Leader but only with his brother, Caribou.

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

DOG BLOG - DEVILLE (A Team)

Deville - 6 year old male                                       Wolfy X Daisy
2007 Iditarod 4th place
Battle Axe with an amazing ability to work through aches and pains.  Mental toughness of a Samuri warrior.
Leader

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Friday, January 29, 2010

DOG BLOG - COLONEL (A Team)

Colonel - 7 year old male                                         Calvin X Pearl
2007 Kusko 300 champ
Good ole boy, finished a dozen major races, always there when you need him.
Leader

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

DOG BLOG - COLLAR (A Team)


Collar - 6 year old male                                        Calvin X Kira
Both parents are Iditarod record holders for the fastest time to Nome.
2007 Kobuk 440 champ.
Tough, quiet, a bit reserved, no-nonsense.
On the job 24/7.
Leader

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

DOG BLOG - CELINE (A Team)


Celine - 4 year old female                                   Logan X Ontario
2009 Yukon Quest 4th place
The kennel sweetheart with clingy hugs for everyone.  Fluid, shiny, sleek and fast.
Leader

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

DOG BLOG - CARIBOU (A Team)


Caribou - 6 year old male                                         Inca X Luna
2007 Kusko 300 & Kobuk 440 champ
"BooBoo" is best known as the police chief, would clearly be in charge if humans disappeared.  Has dominating energy.
Leader & Driver

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Monday, January 25, 2010

DOG BLOG - BADGER (A Team)


BADGER - 3 year old male                                   Lance X Corporal
2008 Iditarod finisher with yearling team.
Integrating with the big boys and holding his own.
Leader in training

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

DOG BLOG - ANGEL (A Team)



ANGEL - 6 year old male                                       Wolfy X Daisy
2007 Kobuk 440 champ
Poster child for sled dogs everywhere - he has the look and is as cool as Clint Eastwood, never dropped from a race in 3 years.
Low key - LEADER

 


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