Are you missing the snow and cool winter temperatures? Craving the view from the back of a dog sled? Well, sit back, relax and enjoy today’s Flash Back Friday as it takes us back to the middle of winter in January 2012. As Aliy said: “Our training runs are always … Read More
A gorgeous summer rainbow curved above the SP Kennel dog yard this afternoon.
“Girl Scouts build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.” On Friday, Aliy was the keynote speaker at the 2015 Alaska Girl Scout Encampment evening program. Over 800 girls and nearly 400 adults gathered at the Alaska State Fairgrounds for the 3-day biennial event. … Read More
On February 11, 2013 Allen, Quito, Scout, Beemer, Olivia, I.V., Scooter, Chica, Scruggs, Puppet, Nacho, Willie, Waylon, Tatfish and Biscuit became the 2013 Yukon Quest Champions. They completed the race in 8 days, 18 hours, 39 minutes. In this Wind Back Wednesday we relive their achievements and follow their journey … Read More
It has been a gorgeous summer in interior Alaska so far… Can you identify which shadow is Waylon? Hint… looks at the ears! They LOVE to run! (Front to back: Willie, Junior, Tig, Lydia, Scout, SAM and Mac.)
Clyde and Amber wonder why the grass is always greener…” As well as going on walks, the SP Kennel dogs enjoy our three Play Pens during the off season. Usually they play in pairs; sometimes siblings or just good buddies. Yesterday, Chipper and Mismo were in the larger pen, Clyde … Read More
Beemer and Viper have officially retired as SP Kennel race dogs. They will live the rest of their lives together as pet dogs with Tom and Cindy in Pennsylvania. This “Good-Bye” photo is not very glamourous of me but please note Rambler’s photo bomb nose under my left arm pit. … Read More
Later this summer the “Latinos” will turn four and they will head into next season as experienced racing dogs. Last season really was a “coming of age” for them and with Quito and Biscuit as their parents, they couldn’t help but turn out to be talented sled dogs! L-R: left … Read More
Ginger and her brothers (Ernie, Five, Rodney and Scooby) are 10 months old and all five are doing well. After Ginger’s health scare this Spring, she has made a 100% recovery and is as sassy as the next pup! Here is a video from today:
As you can see, the Weather Forecast in for Interior Alaska certainly says… “Summer, summer, summer!” The dogs hide in the shade and dig deep “cooling” holes in the dirt during the day. Throughout the day there is not much husky activity. However, the entire yard livens up at about … Read More
