Right now, Quito is busy with Mommy duties but let’s take a trip back to March 2012 to another significant moment in her life. Aliy and the Red Team finished 2nd in the Iditarod and Quito earned the title of Most Valuable Dog for the season! At the finishers’ banquet … Read More
While many of us in the US are enduring sweltering conditions we thought it time to look back to December 2012 to a camping trip in the White Mountains. Aliy captured some great footage on the way out of the White Mountains Recreational Reserve. It was a gorgeous morning and … Read More
Here they are at almost one week old. The three pups are extremely healthy and so is Mama Quito. YAY!
For those who have never read the story of Skunk or those that want to enjoy it again, here’s “A Holiday Tale” retold SP Kennel’s first sled dog was Skunk. He was given to Aliy many years ago by a trapper who lived on the western coast of Alaska. Skunk … Read More
We welcome three magnificent puppies to the SP Kennel world. Mama Quito, and the little ones are snug in the Dog Room whelping box in fresh cedar shavings where it is quiet. There are two little girls and a bigger boy. In the next few days we will share plenty … Read More
Wow – how the times flies. Was it really 3 years ago this week that we evacuated the entire kennel due to the Stuart Creek Wildfire raging only a few miles to the south? Left to Right: Chena, Spark, Coal, Torch, Daisy, Hotshot, Commando, Violet, Amber, Nomex and Tinder. (Photo by … Read More
Last week, all of us at the kennel enjoyed a few lazy summer afternoons. The dogs enjoyed the sunshine filled days and so did the mushers. They were perfect to laze around and chew on a couple of bones. We also went on several dog walks. Our neighbors have gorgeous … Read More
The Five Litter turns 2 years old today. Their mother is Chica and their father is Clyde. Overall, this litter is a group of high-energy, happy dogs – a lot like Dad. Five, Rodney and Ginger all live on wooden platforms together due to their rock chewing tendencies. It’s no … Read More
We don’t want to spring the great news on everyone last minute, so… Quito is pregnant! Her due date is July 25th. Clyde is the proud father of this summer litter. Quito is looking good with a small pregnant belly. Quito is healthy and happy. She has been eating well. … Read More
No matter where you visit in the great state of Alaska, a visitor can find exceptional adventure mushing and/or sled dog programs and tours during the summer. Some of these operations are located on glaciers and visitors can actually experience sledding on snow and ice. Other operations have cart rides … Read More
