It’s been an exciting day here in Anchorage, where many of us participated in our first Iditarod ceremonial start. We started the day with a hot breakfast, then a walk down to the Start on 4th avenue. Our “Big Red” dog truck was parked down the side street where people … Read More
No changes to Aliy’s Red Team, and only two changes to Ryne’s Red & Black Team: Moxie in for Mac and Skittles in for Chemo! Click here to view interactive team rosters!
Today has been a busy day for SP Kennel–canines and humans! Starting bright and early Friday morning, the dogs woke up for their first stretching and feeding of the day. They were full of energy and pulling on their leashes to run. Later, Aliy, Allen and Ryne visited with the … Read More
There’s an article featuring Aliy on the ESPN-W website. (Thanks to Edwin for the link!) You can click here to see it. Update: Here’s another nice article about Aliy & Ryne in a Sierra Club blog.
The SP Kennel team has just returned from the Iditarod start banquet. Our team has really grown in the past two days and includes Ryne’s family from all over the globe. It’s been a lot of fun catching up with everyone, and meeting some for the first time. The banquet … Read More
Join us tomorrow night for an SP Kennel Meet and Greet. Come meet Aliy, Allen, Ryne and the SP Kennel dogs at the Clarion Suites Downtown Anchorage from 6 to 7 pm. Join us!
We all know we’ve got many sleepless nights and unproductive work days ahead of us. We also know that SP Kennel fans are the best and most knowledgable of all. The question is: Are you ready to get an early start on your Iditarod obsession and show the world how … Read More
It’s that time of year again! Are you ready to be a part of the Last Great Race on Earth? The Schedule Wednesday, February 29th: Mushers fly to Anchorage Thursday, March 1st: Dogs and SPK Team drives to Anchorage, Mushers Meeting 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mushers Banquet and Bib … Read More
Iditarod Vet Paperwork and a peanut butter cookie Every Iditarod dog is required to have a complete blood count (CBC) and a full chemistry panel. These tests were done two weeks prior to the race. The tests provided an overview of a dog’s general health status. In addition, the dogs … Read More
