YQ300: Team Line-up

Karolyn has some hugely experienced dogs in her team to back up a bunch of rookies and other inexperienced dogs as they leave Fairbanks on the YQ300 this afternoon.

She has Junior, Mismo, Kodiak, Sanka, Cloud, Peach, Iron, Champ, Bronze, Gold and Cayenne. That’s only 11 you say? Yes – Karolyn will also be taking Faff – an athlete from Ryno Kennel who is also Peach’s half-sister.

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Rookies in the YQ300 are Gold, Bronze, Peach, Cloud and Faff. Cloud and Peach have not raced at all so this is a big deal for the two young ladies. Mismo has raced the YQ300 four times before plus seven 1000 mile races. Junior and Kodiak are starting only their second YQ300 but both also have seven 1000 mile races. Check out the other athletes’ details on our Dog Page.

There are 13 dogs back at the kennel. The three yearlings don’t know what they are missing and the three oldies are happy to be at home, and of course the two labs will be on the couch. Driver, Razz, QT, Chevie and Nomex will sit this one out. They will still be in the running for the Iditarod but all just need a few more weeks to get back to 100%. We understand sponsors and fans of these dogs will be disappointed not to see their names on the team lineups but they will be well taken care of back at the kennel by Wendy and will continue training while their kennel mates are away.