I visited the dog lot this afternoon with my camera and caught them all taking a nap. Except Biscuit who could run another 1000 miles. A few got up to say hi and others just acknowledged me from their beds. It was calm and sunny and they were all enjoying the warmth and peace.
They’re all looking great. They’re eating well and catching up on their rest with their buddies.
Beemer is quite contented; Biscuit gets a butt scratch from Allen (this preference for butt scratches seems to have passed down to his kids!)
Boondocks at rest; Chemo is just so handsome
Chipper: “Yes, as a matter of fact I am the bees knees”; Commando is pretty sure something big just happened but he’s not quite sure what
Dutch is pretty pleased with himself; Felix is also – and so they should be
Junior: “Phew! Did you see what we just did?”; Kodiak: “Yeah, it wasn’t a big deal”
Lester is always the gentleman and got up to greet me; Pepe asked me to remind everyone that HE JUST RAN 1000 MILES!!!!!
Sandy is comfortable in her straw bed; Viper squints into the sun to say Hi
During the heat of the day some of them kick their blankets off to enjoy the sun. Don’t worry, they’ll all get tucked up in their beds later on this evening as it starts to cool off.
I can't imagine how you must feel, being so…loved by all of those canines…..you are blessed!
Veterans, Yahoos, and Secrets (no more)! So great to see these pics of our much-loved Good Dawgs! –Cliff Michel & Family
Beemer is such a peaceful sleeper. Good Boys!
They are all amazing, and yes it is impressive what they did.
Sandy, finally not spinning in circles, she may have met her match.
Pepe, what a way to jump start your career!
Chipper, so darn cute, still smiling!
Commando, you're it; that's what those big dogs have been talkin about.
All the veterans looking like it was an average day.
Thank you for this wonderful look at these gorgeous talented dogs.
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Thanks for the photos & comments of each of the dogs. They did accomplish something great. Well done Black team.
Awesomeness in the sun. A real moment of significance for each and every member of the Black Team!!!
Great job!!! Good dos, cograts to Allen!
Got to love sleeping sled dog pictures!! Biscuit is an amazing dog….and Commando should be VERY proud of himself for doing this at such a young age. It will be fun watching him progress through the years!! Chemo IS handsome…wish we could have been there to greet him in Nome but at least we got to send him down the trail with a kiss! Love you all Black Team!
A well deserved rest. They all look so peaceful, so relaxed. Dogs are awesome. Thanks for the followup pictures.
Beautiful dogs and beautiful pictures. Thank you, Moira!
Mr. Beemer looks so relaxed and comfy!!! I'm sure he imparted a lot of wisdom to the yahoos along the trail😍😃👏 And Mr. Biscuit still has some energy left to continue on😍❤️
Simply beautiful!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Well done team! Thanks for the great photos and comments about their personalities. Amazing job and again, amazing total team!
Hey Nessmuk – Congrats on meeting cutie Chemo. Just checked out your blog. Lots of great pics! I'm going to take my time savoring your posts, because I don't want this to end. I'm addicted!
If anyone else has stories about meeting Aliy, Allen or the dogs, please share. I can't speak for everyone, but I certainly would love to hear. I'm guessing other excited fans would too.
Also, thank you to the dog sponsors who have contributed to their special rotating section on the blog. I always enjoy reading those; getting your perspective on your dogs and your motivation. I aspire to join you as a sponsor one day soon.
Have you been looking at the Alaska Dispatch News? Great Aliy story recently.
So very proud of all the SP Kennel athletes, 2 and 4-legged, as well as SP Kennel crew, family, plus..
MOIRA THE AMAZING WEB JOURNALIST!
This is what it means to do a fabulous job on the web – hot links to sources and resources, fantastic pix, drawing out comment from "visitors" and making it personal.
Best,
Margaret
Good to see their sleepy furry faces!
I think they are all the Bee's knees, Cat's pajamas, and King's gold. It is a delight to see wild man Pepe finished and looking like a shaggy, but mature, trail hardened Alaskan sled dog.
I envy those of you who get to travel with the teams and be there to love them and care for them.
Haha yeah, Pepe doesn't look like she has quite so much energy.
Sleepy dog photos! It doesn't get much better than this! Love you all! We are so proud of Junior and remain thrilled to be a part of the SPK support group! –Cliff Michel & Family