Dog mushing is officially Alaska’s state sport. Therefore, here at SP Kennel we like to give everybody a chance to fall in love with the sport. That includes the youngest Alaskans. This season we hope to introduce our two young boys, Jacob and Sam, to mushing….. first hand. Roy gets … Read More
Cool early morning temperatures, dog breath and limited lighting create an awesome “dog fog” photo!
It’s back! The 2010 Training 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!
We have more exciting news at SP Kennel! With all the great SPK racing dogs and the big plans for this season, Allen and Aliy decided they need some kennel help. This season – wearing the Red and Black – will be our newest SP Kennel Team Member: Ryne Olson. … Read More
SP Kennel racing schedule has just gotten busier. That’s right Allen has signed up for the Yukon Quest – 1,000 mile International Sled Dog Race – and Aliy has signed up for the Yukon Quest 300. The Yukon Quest starts on February 5th in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada. Our plans … Read More
How do we transport the dogs? Of course, once the dogs are harnessed and in front of the sled, this is no longer an issue…. where ever we need to go, the dogs will be happy to pull us. But, many of the races start hundreds of miles from SP … Read More
OK….. here they are! The Magnificent Seven…… These guys are the pride and the future of SP. Many SP Kennel fans will remember the “Mystery Pups” of last year: Boris, Raffie and Mac. And, the other, foursome: Spoog, Schmoe, Sissy and Scooter. Their training is right on target. As you … Read More
Halloween is Butterscotch’s favorite holiday. He waited all evening at his front door for the “trick or treaters” to visit ….. And, finally, they came! Viper Oddball Stormy
It is true that dog mushing in the arctic is an intrinsically cold natured sport. The fact that snow, ice and frigid temperatures heighten the adventure, might lead one to believe, that we are miserably cold all of the time. Allen at the CB 300 in January 2010 But…. we … Read More
Sometimes when a sled dog team moves down the trail there is nothing a person can say – it’s almost musical. This video clip was shot on a sunny fall afternoon with the tall golden grass blowing in the wind. The team comes in and out of view almost in … Read More
