The inaugural SP Kennel In-house Invitational Race has been run. After all the strategising, team selection bombshells, “smack talking”, time penalties and ten miles of hard and fast trail we had a very close run race. Because the time elapsed included hooking up, running ten miles then snacking and un-harnessing … Read More
The scene is set and the tension is mounting for the SP Kennel Invitational. Some time penalties have already been issued for lack of yard chores and the “smack” talk has started. The teams are about to be chosen and sleds packed… just as soon as everyone has a coffee! … Read More
SATURDAY, November 25th – 1 PM In addition to the 10-mile division, the SP Kennel Invitational Race will include a Junior Division. Each musher will have to navigate their team of two dogs around a pre-made race track. In the event of a crash, mushers are encouraged to hop back … Read More
SATURDAY, November 25th The Two Rivers Tune Up Sled Dog Race has been cancelled due to lack of adequate snow. The race course is hard packed and the Two Rivers Club Trail Boss does not think he can adequately and safely mark the route. (In other words… the darn markers … Read More
Here at SP Kennel we are pretty thankful for a lot of things… we are thankful for every single one of the wonderful dogs we have in our kennel, for the beautiful corner of the world we live in, for our generous sponsors and, of course, for our fantastic supporters! … Read More
It’s always fun to watch the dogs when they get fresh straw for their houses. Many of them spend time getting it just the way they want with “this bit over here” and “some more over there in the corner”. Some of them even take the trouble to create more … Read More
Here’s part two in the series of videos taken earlier this month. In this video Aliy talks a little about her leaders on the day and also how this trail got its name. The team is: Lead – Quito and Boondocks, Swing – Olivia and IV, Team – Willie and … Read More
With the temperatures dropping the dogs need some extra winter protection while they are out. Here Aliy explains what the boys will be sporting this winter…
“Everyone knows a Joe Schmoe!” “He’s pretty excited to run, he’s pretty excited to race… he’s pretty excited for everything” says Aliy. Schmoe is an experienced youngster, he ran the Yukon Quest in 2012 with Allen, and he has desire to race. Schmoe is working on becoming a leader, he’s … Read More
Vaccinations are a vital part of dog care at SP Kennel and last week it was time for the annual kennel cough and “5 way” vaccinations (for distempter, parvo virus, etc). The dogs were very tolerant, even with the somewhat uncomfortable bordetella up the nose! Meghan and Moira prepared the … Read More
