How Healthy Are These Dogs?
With the Iditarod fast approaching, it’s important that each of the dogs are healthy and fit as possible. However, we can only tell so much from running the dogs and thoroughly looking them over. That’s where the Iditarod vet checks come in. Last Tuesday, all the dogs took a trip … Read More
SP Kennel Howler — 2011 Iditarod Edition
It’s here! The 2011 Iditarod Edition of “Howler” — the SP Kennel newsletter! Click the image below to open the PDF file in your web browser, then read it online and/or print it for later reference!
From the Quest to the Iditarod
This year, Allen is tackling two 1000-mile races in one season. After his successful completion of the Yukon Quest, he only has one more to go: the Iditarod! With the Quest under his belt, he’s trail-hardened and ready… with only one hiccup. When crossing over Eagle Summit, Allen frostbit the … Read More
Iditarod Food Drops
With all the craziness around the end of the Quest and Allen and the Black Teams excellent finish, I forgot to update you on the Iditarod preparations. Food drops were due and delivered on Monday just before Aliy and Ryne headed up to Central to see Allen. Total this year … Read More
A Visit from the Doctor
Dr. Nelson, PUD, Aliy and Allen Dr. Stuart Nelson, DVM, is the Chief Veterinarian for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. In the month prior to the race, he conscientiously tries to visit some of this year’s race kennels. This way he can talk to the mushers and look over … Read More
Nome in Summertime
Nome has been SP Kennel’s home away from home this past year. Not only, did the dogs and mushers spend a good deal of time trying to reach the small Western Alaskan village, but also then spent the month of April enjoying the surrounding countryside. Bridgett and Scotty are always … Read More
Iditarod Sign Ups & Volunteer Picnic
Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Musher sign-ups are June 26, 2011. Allen and Aliy have both sent their official paperwork and sign-up dues to the Wasilla headquarters this year. The SP Kennel duo can not be at the June festivities in person due to prior obligations. We will have a … Read More
Dog Dreams
Watching ChaCha yesterday I could tell that she was in the middle of a great doggie dream. I started to wonder what it was as she quietly barked, then moving her feet in a running matter she whined a little and ended the session with a quick tail wag. Of … Read More
Aliy Featured On Iditarod Website
We just wanted to make sure you know that Aliy was recently featured on the Iditarod website. You can click here to read the article. The article is in the “For Teachers” section of the Iditarod website, and we are very happy to have this additional exposure. We know that … Read More