Kennel Portrait Day
Jeanne did it again! She took fantastic portraits of ALL the SP Kennel dogs in just two days. Amazing! Of course she did this all while smooching with the dogs. (Extra kisses to Mac and Rambler… I saw you!) The work has begun to edit the photos and put them … Read More
The Trip to Sweden
Aliy and Allen traveled to Sweden earlier this month to exchange knowledge and passion for mushing internationally. The entire journey was a fantastic experience. The sled dog enthusiasm in Scandinavia might even surpass Alaska’s. The Kiruna Slädhundklubb (Kiruna Sled Dog Club) put together a fantastic seminar with several hundred participants. … Read More
The Coffee Litter’s First Meal
Puppies are so much fun! Here is the Coffee Litter navigating their first bowl of puppy chow a few days ago:
Happy Alaska Day!
It’s Alaska Day and we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else! Living in Alaska enables us to live our dreams so today, as with every day, we celebrate this great land! It is the anniversary of the formal transfer of the Territory of Alaska from Russia to the United States … Read More
Quito has a Surprise!
Quito needs no introduction. Quito is awarded the 2013 Yukon Quest Golden Harness. But… for anyone new to SP Kennel or the Dog Log here is a quick refresher: Quito is AWESOME. She is a 2 time Golden Harness winner, Yukon Quest Champion lead dog (twice), Iditarod 2nd Place lead … Read More
Chemo Wins Fan Club Draw #1
Thank you all so much for joining our Dog Fan Club. We are simply blown away by your support and your love for our dogs. Thank you! Sincerely… thank you! Congratulations to Linda and Mugs who are a fans of Chemo! Aliy and Allen were in Sweden earlier this month … Read More
A Month in Alaska
Karolyn first reached out to us while Allen, Aliy and 32 SP Kennel huskys were still trotting down the Iditarod Trail in March. Her e-mail said: “I have been interested in dog sledding for years, probably since I read “Call of the Wild” by Jack London.” Karolyn, like many folks … Read More
Puppy Pictures
Sibling Love: Decaf and Perky The Coffee Litter is almost 3 weeks old! They are now curious about the ‘Big World’ outside the dog house door. Bean and Perky made a bold move this morning and climbed out the door and immediately back in. Knowing Mama Olivia desire to get … Read More
Slow Mo Sunday: Fire Litter in Fresh Snow
Remember when the Fire Litter were just a few months old in November of 2013? This was the first time they had played in snow and, as you can see, they are delighted! This season they are in their first year as “racing dogs” and we’re excited to see them … Read More