Month: November 2013

We captured a lovely afternoon of dog mushing through the sunset. ENJOY!

We’re thankful for: the lives we have lived  the life still ahead of us the love of our family and friends the dedication, commitment and joy in our dogs Waylon greets every day with a smile.

We put together some footage from four different yearling runs over the last few days to give you an idea of what goes on when the yearlings go out! It’s kinda long but we hope you enjoy it.

IT’S HERE! The SP Kennel Dog Fan Club kicks off today! You will find two new pages on the doglog – the first one gives you information about the Fan Club and instructions on how to join. Click the button below to take you to this page. The second page … Read More

The “Yearling” Class this season is hard at work. When you consider that these youngsters first got into a sled dog harness six months ago, then watching their progress is amazing. This is the season when sled dogs learn the MOST. Can you imagine? They are training in harness on … Read More

Take a look at our new “Dog Mushing Basics” page! On this page we describe the traits of the fabulous Alaskan Husky and explain some basic terminology and the different types of mushing. Our intent is to address some of the common questions and queries we’ve had in letters and … Read More

On Saturday night the “Bunny Boots and Bids” fundraiser was held in Fairbanks to raise funds for the 2014 Yukon Quest. There were loads of fantastic silent auction items to be bid on and and the out-cry auction raised some big money! Would you believe a $300 cheesecake? (Reportedly the … Read More

A couple of weeks ago we had a visit from Dennis Gaboury and Tinashe from Zimkids Orphan Trust in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Dennis started the trust as a support community for children who have lost one or both parents to Aids. The children sew dolls which are offered for a small … Read More

What could be better than 11 puppies playing in the fresh snow?

When Aliy and Allen went to the village of Allakaket, above the Arctic Circle, this Spring to compete in the Koyukuk River Championship Sprint Race they wanted to bring a dog home with them. Allakaket is where Aliy got one of her first sled dogs: Fats. He is the grand-daddy … Read More