Month: July 2016

Here they are at almost one week old. The three pups are extremely healthy and so is Mama Quito. YAY!

For those who have never read the story of Skunk or those that want to enjoy it again, here’s “A Holiday Tale” retold SP Kennel’s first sled dog was Skunk. He was given to Aliy many years ago by a trapper who lived on the western coast of Alaska. Skunk … Read More

We welcome three magnificent puppies to the SP Kennel world. Mama Quito, and the little ones are snug in the Dog Room whelping box in fresh cedar shavings where it is quiet. There are two little girls and a bigger boy. In the next few days we will share plenty … Read More

Wow – how the times flies. Was it really 3 years ago this week that we evacuated the entire kennel due to the Stuart Creek Wildfire raging only a few miles to the south? Left to Right: Chena, Spark, Coal, Torch, Daisy, Hotshot, Commando, Violet, Amber, Nomex and Tinder. (Photo by … Read More

Last week, all of us at the kennel enjoyed a few lazy summer afternoons. The dogs enjoyed the sunshine filled days and so did the mushers. They were perfect to laze around and chew on a couple of bones. We also went on several dog walks. Our neighbors have gorgeous … Read More

The Five Litter turns 2 years old today. Their mother is Chica and their father is Clyde. Overall, this litter is a group of high-energy, happy dogs – a lot like Dad. Five, Rodney and Ginger all live on wooden platforms together due to their rock chewing tendencies. It’s no … Read More

We don’t want to spring the great news on everyone last minute, so… Quito is pregnant! Her due date is July 25th. Clyde is the proud father of this summer litter. Quito is looking good with a small pregnant belly. Quito is healthy and happy. She has been eating well. … Read More

No matter where you visit in the great state of Alaska, a visitor can find exceptional adventure mushing and/or sled dog programs and tours during the summer. Some of these operations are located on glaciers and visitors can actually experience sledding on snow and ice. Other operations have cart rides … Read More

With howls on our minds, remember this when Nomex was just four months old? Click here to read the original post.

We’re not big fans of fireworks here at the kennel but we do love a good group howl! Happy Fourth of July, not just to those in the USA but everyone else too, because… why not?