Author: SPK Dog Log

Here at the kennel Mother’s Day means so much … Thanks to all the Mothers (human and canine)! We love you. ChaCha thinks Jacob is another one of her excellent SP Kennel offspring!

Rambler really impressed us in 2012, he proved his toughness as he dominated the Iditarod and finished as a strong dog. He took that great form into the 2013 season. His dedication to team work makes him a valuable dog in any position. Rambler epitomizes the happy nature of the … Read More

Aliy and ChaCha made a couple of school visits recently to local schools in the Two Rivers and North Pole area and spoke with students from kindergarten to 8th Grade. Aliy spoke about the history of the Iditarod and Yukon Quest races and about the clothing and equipment needed to … Read More

Aliy, Allen, Dingle and Honda were a huge attraction at the USS Anchorage “Dock at the Block” Party in Anchorage last night. The Dock at the Block party was a community celebration to welcome the crew and families of the U.S.S. Anchorage to the city. The Navy’s new troop and … Read More

Let’s meet Little Miss Boondocks! Boondocks is a spitfire who is a leader all the time in her mind. She will happily tell anyone that will listen what is going on. She tips the scale at a mere 34 pounds but she does NOT know she is a tiny little … Read More

The Blueberry Hills are nestled in between a frozen lagoon just north of the town of Unalakleet and a slough off to the southeast of the village of Shaktoolik. They lie along the coastline of Norton Sound in the Bering Sea. The ocean is visible when a dog team climbs … Read More

The wind is a constant companion on the Western Coast of Alaska. As a dog team travels across this land there is a “music” that is created by the wind, the rustling of the sled runners and the rhythm of the dogs.

Here is a fantastic article by Brian Phillips from the ESPN Grantland website about his experiences following the 2013 Iditarod. There’s some great pictures and graphics, including this awesome one of the SP Kennel Red Team! Click picture to link to the story:

The mighty Yukon River is always a challenge during the Iditarod. In 2013, the challenge was different than the normal bitter cold. With temperatures hovering in the 30’s and 40’s (above zero), this brought water – lots of it. It was in the form of rain, sleet and snow, as … Read More

At a little over eight months of age Olivia and Nacho’s puppies Lydia, Junior, Dutch and Kodiak today went out for the first time in harness. Ranger (who you can clearly hear barking), Beemer, Chemo and Schmoe guided the way around a couple of miles of easy trails. I think … Read More