People always ask: What makes a sled dog a good leader? At SP Kennel, there are all different kinds of leaders. Experienced, no nonsense veterans and silly, youthful, energetic rookies and every one in between. Different dogs, of course, have different strengths. Often you will see leaders running in pair: … Read More
Congratulations to Li’l Debbie! Li’l Debbie was the lucky dog chosen by Deb and Hunter Davis. Deb and Deb… see anything in common? Although, I doubt Deb truly realized just how phenomenal Li’l Debbie was until she met her under the burled arch in Nome at the end of the … Read More
Anchorage is, of course, the location for the start of Iditarod in March 2011. Aliy and Allen made their annual December jaunt to the largest city in Alaska this week. SP Kennel has friends and sponsors to visit as well as business obligations. So, the trek to Anchorage was busy, … Read More
Congratulations to Dingle! With a name like Dingle, you might think he’s just goofy and lacks focus, but Alice van Dorn saw greatness in Dingle even from a distance. And he’s already exceeding all expectations! At two years old, Dingle was a main leader for the Iditarod Black Team. Last … Read More
This series of posts spotlights particular dogs at SP Kennel. We’d like you to get to know these dogs and love them for the individuals that they are.
The Sheep Mountain 150 is shaping up to be a competitive opener for the SP Kennel racing season! The start is scheduled for noon, Saturday December 18th at Sheep Mountain Lodge (mile post 115 Glenn Highway.) Allen’s SM150 Second Place finish 2008 (Photo by Joseph Robertia) The SM150 is an … Read More
Congratulations to Cutter! Linda Toth and her daughter, Teresa Hollingsworth, have renewed their sponsorship for Cutter’s 2010-2011 race season. We have high hopes for Cutter this upcoming winter! He’s shown immense progress from last year’s “rookie” season. Linda, a fellow Interior Alaska resident, stopped by the Kennel this fall to … Read More
The SP dogs are at it again. In preparation for the upcoming studies with Dr. Michael Davis, eighteen canine athletes practiced on the treadmill this past Saturday. Of those eighteen, sixteen were unfazed by the spinning ground beneath their feet and did what they do best: pulled. Two dogs, Oddball … Read More
