Author: SPK Dog Log

The puppies went for their morning walk and fun ensued…

IV and Chemo were born three and a half years ago. Two cute little Alaska Springtime puppies. They were so furry that they looked like cotton balls and I thought about naming them “Johnson’s” or even “Q-tip”. This pair were the only puppies we had at SP Kennel in 2010. … Read More

I jumped on the back of the four-wheeler with Meghan again yesterday as it was such a beautiful day! It’s a little warm for the dogs – at about 45 degrees in the heat of the day – so we are still running early in the morning before it heats … Read More

Meghan and Moira took two teams, nearly the whole ‘racing dog’ yard, out for a 13 mile run on Monday. They took them through Iron Creek to cool down on the way home and Moira got some video to share with you.

Later that night, after Moira was fast asleep in the cozy SP Handler Cabin, the dogs welcomed her home.

After a 26-hour flight from New Zealand, the final member of this winter’s crew has rejoined her Alaska family here at the kennel. Moira arrived late Sunday night and, after catching up on some much-needed rest, was up bright and early Monday morning to greet the dogs. We are trying … Read More

Allen and Aliy were in New England for just over four days. It was a whirlwind trip. Aliy has lots of “history” in area. She was born in New Hampshire and lived in the area as a youngster. (Although at a breakfast gathering her old family friends couldn’t decide what … Read More

It’s all about perspective. While pondering which pup should go in each group, Allen said “Why do we have to split them up at all? Why don’t we just build a duplex?” So… there you go. SP Kennel Fire Litter will stay together! Newly renovated 2-door, rustic, long interior bedroom, … Read More

The litter if eleven have come to a crossroads in life. The litter turns three months old this weekend. How the time flies! But, they now have issues that many of our other SP Kennel litters have not had. Ten Fire Pups sit at a crossroads in front of the … Read More

Aliy and Allen had a great time at the Northern New England Trade Fair and Seminar this past weekend in New Hampshire. They did several talks and answered questions about their lifestyle, dog care and of course, sled dog racing. They camped out Saturday night with folks from around New … Read More