It’s here! The 2012 CB300 & Yukon Quest Edition of “Howler” — the SP Kennel newsletter! Click the image below to open the PDF file in your web browser, then read it online and/or print it for later reference!
With my first 1,000-mile race fast approaching, I’m rethinking all my previous winter gear. Three pairs of work gloves might last me a 300-mile race, but what if I have 700 more miles to go after that? Or what will I do if my clothes are soaked from kicking and … Read More
Happy New Year!!! (This is our foster SP Kennel dog Hank in his New Year’s Hat)The New Year has arrived with a cold snap. It’s been down to 45 Below and we could see temperatures remain like this for the next few days. The long term forecast does indicate that … Read More
May this coming year be safe and fruitful and may your fluffy tail always keep your nose warm during a snow storm!
Training the SP Kennel dogs involves much more than simply running them mile after mile. The veteran dogs know the basic routine, but just like us mushers …. practice makes perfect. The young dogs need to learn. A lot. Therefore, we train in different trail conditions, weather conditions and terrain. … Read More
DINGLE! Sponsored by Alice Van Dorn Congratulations to RJL for being the first correct guess! Send us an email at SPKDogLog@gmail.com with your t-shirt size, color preference (Red or Black), and address, and you’ll be sporting SPK gear in no time! A bit about Dingle: When Dingle was only two, … Read More
Since each dog at the kennel has their own personality and history, we thought it’d be fun to see how well the SPK followers know the athletes. Every other Monday, we’ll post “Guess that SPK Dog” at 1:00 PM EST, and the first correct answer posted in the website comment … Read More
From our house to yours……. MERRY CHRISTMAS Enjoy the friends, family and loved ones who make life so special. All our best, Aliy & Allen
It’s great weather for the mushers right now, but the current 20 degrees might be a bit warm for the dogs. Fortunately for them, there’s a lot of fresh snow available for dipping. We have a chance of snow every day for the next 7 days and this should ensure … Read More
