Take a look at our new “Dog Mushing Basics” page! On this page we describe the traits of the fabulous Alaskan Husky and explain some basic terminology and the different types of mushing. Our intent is to address some of the common questions and queries we’ve had in letters and … Read More
On Saturday night the “Bunny Boots and Bids” fundraiser was held in Fairbanks to raise funds for the 2014 Yukon Quest. There were loads of fantastic silent auction items to be bid on and and the out-cry auction raised some big money! Would you believe a $300 cheesecake? (Reportedly the … Read More
A couple of weeks ago we had a visit from Dennis Gaboury and Tinashe from Zimkids Orphan Trust in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Dennis started the trust as a support community for children who have lost one or both parents to Aids. The children sew dolls which are offered for a small … Read More
What could be better than 11 puppies playing in the fresh snow?
When Aliy and Allen went to the village of Allakaket, above the Arctic Circle, this Spring to compete in the Koyukuk River Championship Sprint Race they wanted to bring a dog home with them. Allakaket is where Aliy got one of her first sled dogs: Fats. He is the grand-daddy … Read More
We got in the other day from training dogs and Moira echoed my feeling entirely when she said “How are we supposed to get anything done today? It’s already nearly evening!” SP Kennel mantra has always been: “There is too much to do!” Since dogs always come first, the Dog … Read More
SP Kennel will be fielding three teams in the 2014 Copper Basin 300! The race starts on January 11 in Glennallen, Alaska and will run in a counter-clockwise direction. Checkpoints include Red Eagle Lodge at Chistochina, Paxson Lodge, Sourdough Creek, Lake Louise Lodge and Tolsona Lake Resort. The race finishes … Read More
We are extremely happy to introduce you to Champ (left) and Cayenne (right). Their Mother is SP Kennel All-Star Nutmeg (from the Spice Litter) and their Father is a current SP Kennel Superstar, Nacho. This was a planned breeding before the arrival of Olivia’s Eleven in mid July. Meg’s pups … Read More
Early November training is going well. The SP Kennel adult racers are on a similar schedule to last season’s plan. We are gradually increasing their mileage which improves their endurance along with their attitudes. We like each dog to come back from a training run and be tired but not … Read More
