This evening we were able to pick up Felix, Barista and Sanka. They are with us here at Barbara’s house, have had a good meal and are bedded down in their home away from home in the back yard. We will be driving back to the kennel tomorrow and they … Read More
Aliy and the Red Team have pulled into Iditarod checkpoint. That has triggered another Dog Fan Club Draw! Congrats to Clyde Burke Jr who is a fan of CLYDE and Deb Diederich who is a fan of PERKY. Clyde is a rock star! He is currently in Iditarod checkpoint with Aliy, … Read More
There are a hundred and one things to do once we are in Anchorage ready for the Iditarod start. Apart from the meet and greets, banquet and visiting our family of sponsors there are lots of little tasks that need completing. I took some pictures during the last few days … Read More
It’s 11pm Tuesday evening. RETURNED DOG UPDATE: I have had confirmation that the team mate Aliy left in Nikolai was Felix. He developed sore shoulder on the run over to Nikolai and although we don’t believe it to be a serious injury, she would not have wanted to risk further … Read More
Congratulations to Amelia Kerrigan, who is a fan of GOLD and Ann and Tom Shillington who are fans of SCOUT. GOLD is an up-and-comer at the kennel and expect to see his name in racing teams next season. He is a big, strong boy who just needs to grow into … Read More
I have Ginger with me here in Anchorage. Allen left her in Finger Lake due to a sore shoulder. She tweaked it in the deep snow and in order to keep it from turning into a major injury, Allen left her with the vet crew there. She is just fine … Read More
We are aware that Allen has left a dog in Finger Lake. Please be patient as we figure out who and why – it can take quite some time for us to know what dog it is and why they have been left because we are not at the checkpoints … Read More
There are always dogs that miss out on making the team. We know sponsors and fans of those dogs are disappointed but we hope you trust us enough to know we have their best interests at heart and will not put them in a race they are not fit or … Read More
Tomorrow is the Ceremonial Start of the 2018 Iditarod! From 10am, 67 teams will mush 11 miles through the streets and trails of Anchorage with tens of thousands of supporters cheering, waving and hi-fiving. It is always a fun day! I sat down with Aliy this evening and asked her … Read More
All dogs that start the Iditarod, either Ceremonial or Restart must undergo a number of tests and checks before being deemed fit to start. Our team hopefuls had their blood draw and EKG the other day. This evening every dog was thoroughly checked by kennel friend and sponsor Dr Tamara Rose. She … Read More
