Oh my, how time flies! Our spunky little Putt Pirates have their 8 week old birthday this week. They are sprouting like weeds along the fairway. We aren’t too worried because this intense grow rate seems to be on par with their one year older siblings: the Latinos. Driver seems … Read More
A quick recap. Eighteen of SP Kennel’s canine athletes are participating in a research project to determine the effects of electrolyte supplementation during varying exercise regimes on the dogs’ overall hydration levels and ultimately their physical endurance. The results will be used to assist the US Armed Forces in training … Read More
SP Kennel’s close association with Dr. Mike Davis, celebrated canine researcher from Oklahoma State University, has created an unusual opportunity this summer. Those of you who read the blog regularly will remember that Dr. Davis has worked for years with Iditarod veterinarians to increase overall health in long distance racing … Read More
SP Kennel is a magnet for visitors throughout the year. During the summer the kennel is especially busy hosting ‘visiting dignitaries’ from near and far. Last week we welcomed Linda Steiner, Director of Sales and Marketing for the Clarion Suites and Quality Inn in Downtown Anchorage. Linda is not only a … Read More
We are having a fantastic summer of puppies. Chipper, Driver, Iron, Sandy, Wedgy and Woody are playful and cute. Quito has weaned them, but still visits regularly to check on them and play. All are happy and healthy.
It was midnight and I had to wake them up. I couldn’t help myself! It was simply gorgeous last night with a nearly full moon and the daylight blue sky. Not too many pooches got out of their houses to sing, but most of them still let loose for this … Read More
Iditarod 2013 Volunteer Picnic June 30th marked the first possible day of Iditarod 2013 Sign Ups and Aliy and Allen joined 54 other mushers to complete their applications and pay their $3000 entry fee. Aliy Zirkle and Allen Moore are signed up for Iditarod 2013! Allen and Aliy Sign Up … Read More
During the summer, our dogs tend to live a more relaxing life, basking in the sun, playing with siblings and romping through field and stream. But Aliy and Allen continue their blazing pace of mushing related activities, often as ‘royal ambassadors’ of the sport of dog mushing. The past 48 … Read More
Part One of Four Ray, my brother-in-law, and I were standing on the finish line in Whitehorse, Canada staring blankly out into the darkness. Allen and his team of SP Kennel huskies were due any minute, but so was Hugh Neff and his fine group of Alaskan huskies. We didn’t … Read More
You faithful SP Kennel followers are accustomed to seeing lots of snow, ice and arctic darkness on these posts. There is another side of Interior Alaska which we are experiencing right now. It was Summer Solstice yesterday! Today the sun is above the horizon for about 22 hours. When the … Read More
