Throw Back Thursday: “Latino” Litter

Later this summer the “Latinos” will turn four and they will head into next season as experienced racing dogs. Last season really was a “coming of age” for them and with Quito and Biscuit as their parents, they couldn’t help but turn out to be talented sled dogs!

L-R: left to right: Mismo, Pepe, Izzy, Felix and Nelson

Izzy has developed into a smart and strong “front end” dog and she is gorgeous too! Allen said this of her after her Yukon Quest debut: “She had a good attitude, ate well, climbed well, slept well… all of the above”.

Mismo is a strong, motivated fellah and developed an exceptional working relationship with our other big fellah, Mac, during the Iditarod. He’s finally growing into that big body and long legs and is a formidable team member. He even brought Aliy’s YQ300 team home in single lead!

Felix is a carbon copy of his Papa Biscuit. That says it all!! Aliy and Allen have huge confidence in his abilities.

Nelson is a solid, hard worker and is full of beans! He will really come in to his own next season.

Pepe is… well… Pepe. He may not have matured quite as quickly as his siblings but he always tries so hard and we were happy to see him cross the finish line in Nome. He grew up before our eyes and we look forward to seeing him progress further this coming season. Of anyone, Pepe seems to take after his Uncle Tatfish and is a joy to be around as he always makes you smile.

It wasn’t that long ago they were puppies! And because it’s Throwback Thursday and because everyone loves puppies, here’s a quick look back at them at one and five weeks old.