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Kayas Vet Bill
This is my beautiful sweet girl, Kaya Last week Kaya became suddenly ill with pyometra and was rushed straight into surgery. Although she made it through the operation ok, she didn’t start to recover afterwards as she should have done. After having blood tests, I was told she had Stage 4 Kidney failure which had stopped her eating, drinking and peeing. In fact all she was doing was sleeping. She was in the animal hospital on a drip for four days. On day four her veins became so weak that the IV line broke and they couldn’t get another drip into her. The vet asked me
Jessie Holmes back-to-back Iditarod Champion
The 2026 Iditarod felt like one of those years where everything just clicked into place. After the weird route changes and snow issues in recent races, this one went back to the proper northern route from Willow to Nome, and straight away it had that classic feel again. You could tell early on this wasn’t going to be a slow tactical race. The pace was solid right from the interior, and by the time teams started pushing through places like Kaltag and Unalakleet, it was clear we were watching something sharp, controlled, and pretty ruthless from the front runners. Let’s
Harness Your Power: The Husky Approach to Fitness, Focus, and Self-Car
If you’ve ever watched a Siberian Husky bounding across a field, you’ve probably wondered where on earth that level of energy comes from. Their boundless zest, laser-sharp focus when there’s a task at hand, and joyful attitude to exercise is almost enviable. For years, I considered myself far from “husky-like” in attitude; in fact, I found it tough enough just summoning the motivation to fit in movement most days. But when work stress and the general grind started fraying my nerves, I found myself quietly fascinated by how animals, especially the enthusiastic Husky, seemed to move, eat, and live so
One Hundred Winters Book
One Hundred Winters Retracing the Great Race Against Death Written by Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes and illustrated by Caleb Gingras In the dead of an Alaskan winter, Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes set out to retrace one of the most legendary journeys in American history—the 1925 Serum Run to Nome. With his team of Seppala Siberian Sleddogs and a heart full of purpose, he and his team traveled 750 miles from Nenana to Nome, battling hurricane-force winds, blinding blizzards, and temperatures that plunged below -70°F. But this is no reenactment.This is a mission of endurance, memory, and meaning. As Hayes drives his team
Meet The Rookie – Jaye Foucher
Joey Sabin began running dogs in 2017 while working for Sven Haltman, and over the years, he’s spent many summers giving tours on glaciers for Alaska Icefield Expeditions (AIE), and more recently, in Seward for Dallas Seavey. In 2020, he launched his own kennel based out of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. Two years later, Joey made the move back to Alaska to focus full-time on racing. He currently operates VOA Racing alongside his partner, Willoe Maynard. Together, they care for a team of 31 sled dogs and one spirited Jack Russell named Stevie Nicks. What is your full name?Jaye
Meet The Rookie – Joey Sabin
Joey Sabin began running dogs in 2017 while working for Sven Haltman, and over the years, he’s spent many summers giving tours on glaciers for Alaska Icefield Expeditions (AIE), and more recently, in Seward for Dallas Seavey. In 2020, he launched his own kennel based out of Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota. Two years later, Joey made the move back to Alaska to focus full-time on racing. He currently operates VOA Racing alongside his partner, Willoe Maynard. Together, they care for a team of 31 sled dogs and one spirited Jack Russell named Stevie Nicks. What is your full name?Joey
Meet The Rookie – Adam Lindenmuth
Adam Lindenmuth began his mushing journey in 2017, stepped into racing by 2019, and officially established his own kennel in 2021 with a clear goal in mind — to raise his own pups and one day run the Iditarod with them. Now that those pups are old enough, that dream is becoming reality. Before he found mushing, Adam had a strong passion for long national scenic trails, having hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, the Continental Divide Trail, and the Arizona Trail. For him, the Iditarod felt like a natural next step in combining endurance, wilderness, and adventure. What is your
Iditarod 2026 Musher Signup
edit – Added Jesse Terry, Jaye Foucher, Kevin Hansen June 28, 2025 22 mushers enter the running for the 2026 Iditarod on opening day Wasilla, Alaska – The first 22 mushers have officially thrown their names in for the 2026 Iditarod. The big event kicks off with the usual fanfare in Anchorage on Saturday 7th March, followed by the proper restart up in Willow on the Sunday. Even this early, the line-up is already shaping up to be a belter. Plenty of familiar faces from the 2025 race are back for another go, including the reigning champ Jessie Holmes, runner-up
Iditarod Legend Dan Seavey Passes Away at 87
It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Dan Seavey, a true legend of the Iditarod and a man whose legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of Alaskan mushing history. Dan passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a trail of memories, achievements, and a family that continues to honour his pioneering spirit. I had the profound honour of meeting Dan in person at the start of the 2023 Iditarod in Anchorage. Despite his years, his eyes sparkled with the same passion and energy that had driven him through the
Jason Mackey First to Signup for Yukon Quest 2025
We were so pleased to hear the news this week, that our dear friend, Jason Mackey, of Mackey’s Top Notch Comeback Kennel was the first musher to sign up for the 2025 Yukon Quest Alaska. The race as been extended from last years 300 mile race to a 550 mile trail for 2025. But…not only is Jason taking part in the YQA550, which starts in Fairbanks on 1st February 2025, this year will see Jason’s son, Patrick take part in the 200 mile race. We are so excited to follow these two members of the Mackey family continuing the legacy
Aurora
Meet Aurora… … or Rory for short (played by SHANIA BAILEY), who has been raised by her Nan (GWEN BAILEY). She finds out her dad (RICHARD BAILEY) has died, and left her various “things”. Rory meets her Dads friend, Amanda (FAYE BAILEY) who gives her some advice. Will Rory, sell everything and carry on with her life, or will she grasp her Dad’s love of all things snow related and honour his final wishes ? This short film is for a University project and is one of CultroFilms first “proper” projects. Loosely based on Tatty Hennesseys play “Hundred Words for
The Yorkshire Vet Season 19 Episode 8
Back in April 2023, we welcomed a film crew from DaisyBeck productions into our kennel, along with vet Rohin Aojula, to film for an episode of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet. Rohin, is the proud owner of his own Siberian Husky, Rupert. Since owning Rupert, Rohin has always been fascinated with working sled dogs and wanted to have the chance to run with a team of huskies. The production crew spent all day with us, interacting with the huskies in their runs and we explained how and more importantly, why we own huskies. Luckily the weather, although sunny, was still
Interview with Jonathan Hayes
Poland Spring Seppala Kennels is a family owned and operated, working sleddog Kennel who are devoted, solely, to the preservation of the Seppala Siberian Sleddog. Jonathan Nathaniel Hayes, the chief poop scooper (aka owner) has his BS in Wildlife Biology from the University of Maine. He is a former Infantryman in the US Marine Corps and an ordained minister.He is the author of 4 books, including “The True Tales of Togo the Sleddog” and “MUSH! Leadership Lessons Learned from a Lead Dog” I recently had the honour of interviewing Jonathan about his upcoming history making trip. Where are you originally
Meet The Rookie – Justin Olnes
Justin is originally from Boise, Idaho, and moved to Fairbanks in 2013 to pursue a graduate degree in Wildlife Biology. During his Ph.D. studies, he worked with a beautiful trapline dog team owned by his advisor, which inspired him to start building a team of his own. In 2021, Justin met his wife, Kailyn, and together they established ReRun Kennel. They are dedicated to giving rescue dogs a second chance; 75% of the dogs in their kennel come from the local shelter and other rescues around the state, many of whom will be part of Justin’s Iditarod team. Justin is
Meet The Rookie – Jenny Roddewig
Jenny Roddewig is a second-generation musher who was riding in a dog sled before she could walk. She started out running her father’s dogs before beginning a successful breeding and training program of her own, Sage Mountain Sled Dogs. She has logged many thousands of miles on a dog sled and is most proud of receiving eight Humanitarian Awards over the years. As a junior she placed top 5 with her own team in the Junior Iditarod from 2011-2013, receiving two Humanitarian Awards and two Blue Harnesses. She has competed in many mid-distance races in the lower 48. She won
Meet The Rookie – Keaton Loebrich
After serving in the Marines, Keaton studied Astrophysics in Colorado and later Finance in Michigan. During a summer trip to Alaska, he fell in love with the state, met his wife, and discovered a passion for mushing. Running the Iditarod has been his goal since starting his journey four summers ago. What is your full name?Keaton Loebrich Do you have a nickname?Nope Do you have a kennel name?Star Gazers Racing How old are you?31 Where were you brought up?Midland, Michigan Where do you live now?Fairbanks, Alaska How many sled dogs do you own?16 How long have you owned sled dogs?About
Serum Run of 1925
In 1925, Nome, Alaska, faced a sudden and deadly outbreak of diphtheria, particularly affecting the town’s children. Dr. Curtis Welch, the only doctor in Nome, warned that the town would be decimated without the antitoxin needed to treat the disease. Upon checking his supplies, Dr. Welch discovered only one small, expired bottle of antitoxin. Desperate for more, a search revealed a batch in Anchorage, over 1,000 miles away. However, the harsh winter weather made it impossible for planes to fly or boats to navigate the frozen sea. Consequently, it was decided that a relay of dog sled teams would transport
Meet The Rookie – Sydnie Bahl
Sydnie Bahl grew up in Minot, North Dakota and it wasn’t until 2021 that she moved to Alaska. She now runs out of Vern Halters’ Dream a Dream Sled Dog Farm in Willow. Sydnie quickly qualified for the 2025 Iditarod by completing the Goose Bay, Copper Basin and Yukon Quest. What is your full name?Sydnie Bahl Do you have a nickname?Syd, Syd the kid Do you have a kennel name?I have the honor to train and race under Vern Halter’s Dream a Dream Dog Farm. How old are you?35 Where were you brought up?I grew up in Minot, North Dakota.
Is a husky right for me?
A husky certainly isn’t the right dog for everyone, so do your homework on the breed ahead of purchasing one. A husky needs to fit in with your lifestyle. Make sure you read up on the breed as much as you can. Reach out to breeders with any questions you may have. There are events throughout the year that you can attend, like Discover Dogs, where you can meet people with many years of experience owning huskies, and they will be happy to answer your questions. Crufts is probably the best event you can go to for information on the
Ringcraft – Training your dog for the show ring
Ringcraft Classes Explained Ringcraft classes are the ultimate destination to train your dog for the show ring. To participate, your dog must not be a champion and must be KC registered. These classes focus on preparing both your dog and you, the handler, for the show ring. You don’t need to own the dog you train and show; it can be co-owned with someone else. The class involves various activities, including learning in-ring terminology like “stacking” – the correct placement of your dog’s legs to show its conformation. You’ll also be taught the ins and outs of what happens at
Iditarod 2025 Musher Signup
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Centennial Seppala Expedition: Retracing the Iconic Serum Run to Nome on Its 100th Anniversary
Centennial Seppala Expedition: Retracing the Iconic Serum Run to Nome on Its 100th Anniversary Poland Spring, Maine – May 31, 2024 – In a tribute to one of the most heroic feats in Alaskan history, Maine dog musher Jonathan Hayes will lead the Centennial Seppala Expedition, retracing the legendary 1925 Serum Run to Nome. This 700-mile dog sled journey from Nenana to Nome, Alaska, will commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the famous “Race of Mercy,” undertaken to save the town of Nome from a devastating diphtheria epidemic. The Historic Serum Run of 1925 In January 1925, Nome faced
Help Connor McMahon Finish What He Started: Support a Canadian Musher’s Dream
Help Connor McMahon Finish What He Started: Support a Canadian Musher’s Dream Connor McMahon, a passionate musher from Southern Ontario, discovered a love for working dogs at the age of 15. Managing a kennel of security dogs, his passion and respect for these incredible animals were born. Through this work, he learned the importance of proper training and keeping dogs happy. This early experience taught him how to instill confidence in dogs using positive reinforcement training. During this time, Connor learned the significance of being truly present with the dogs and carefully observing them in their environment. This taught
Remembering Rick Mackey
Remembering Rick Mackey: Iditarod Legend and Beloved Father The Iditarod community mourns the loss of Rick Mackey, a legendary musher who passed away on May 13, 2024, at the age of 71 after a courageous 19-month battle with small cell lung cancer. By the time he passed, the cancer had spread to his bones and spinal cord. Rick’s contributions to the world of dog sledding and his enduring legacy in the Mackey family will forever be remembered. A Legacy of Champions Rick Mackey was born on May 1, 1953, in Concord, New Hampshire. By 1959, he had joined
Brent Sass Announces Retirement from Sled Dog Racing
Brent Sass, the celebrated musher and founder of Wild and Free Mushing, has announced his retirement from competitive sled dog racing. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Sass reflected on his remarkable 20-year career and the profound impact it has had on his life and the lives of his dogs.** Sass described his two-decade journey in the sport as “the most exciting adventure” he could have asked for, marked by ultimate highs and lows that have defined the Wild and Free team. “If I’ve learned anything in the past 20 years of breeding, raising, training, and racing sled
Crufts 2024 Results
Crufts 2024 was 4 days of dogs from around the world, vying to be crowned Best in Show, in the Worlds Greatest Dog Show. On a personal note, we took along one of our Siberian Huskies, called Mackey, registered name Northernwolfs Comeback Kid (named after Lance). He was entered in the Junior Dog class and came first. A first place on the green carpet is such a memorable occasion. Thanks to Shania for handling him. The other sled dog breeds had a great day too, culminating in the Alaskan Malamute, Ch Chayo Vasilisa, taking Working Group 4. Well done to
Atigun Mackey’s 2024 Racing Season
Attention all mushers and race fans, As many of you may be aware, Lance Mackey was a dear friend to me and provided invaluable support during my battle with breast cancer. In September of 2022, the world lost a legendary dog musher to cancer. Apart from his prowess in driving dogs, Lance also had a passion for speed on the car racing circuit. His son, Atigun, now 7 years old, shares this passion. One of Lance’s final wishes was for Atigun to pursue his dream by competing on the track. A close friend of Lance’s, Doug Sheldon, is raising funds
Iditarod Veteran Paul Gebhardt Passes Away
In the heart of the mushing community, a somber note reverberates as we bid farewell to the legendary figure, former Iditarod musher Paul Gebhardt, who succumbed to a prolonged battle with illness on Saturday morning. At 67, he left an indelible mark on the icy trails of the Last Great Race, etching his name into the annals of mushing history. Paul Gebhardt, hailing from Kasilof, was more than just a musher; he was a resilient spirit who faced a formidable opponent in the form of cancer since 2017. Iditarod Race Director Mark Nordman shared insights into Gebhardt’s health struggles, revealing
Iditarod 2024 Musher Signup
The following is the official press release from the Iditarod Trail Commitee. * edit 26th June – Deke Naaktgeboren (Veteran) added * edit 27th June – Will Rhodes (Rookie) added * edit 3rd August – Amanda Otto (Veteran) added * edit 17th August – Anna Hennessy (Rookie) added * edit 8th September – Bailey Vitello (Veteran) added *edit 16th September – Jeff Reid (Rookie) added *edit 7th October – Severin Cathry (Rookie) added *edit 19th November – Paige Drobny (Veteran) added *edit 20th November -Sean Williams (Rookie) added *edit 21st November – Josh McNeal (Veteran) added *edit 1st December –
Interview with Hunter Keefe
Ever since Hunter was a little six-year-old, he had this big dream of hitting the trails. Hailing from Michigan, he got into mushing back in middle school. Right after high school, in 2018, he made his way up to Alaska to dive into the world of distance dogs. And guess what? Since 2020, he’s been the lucky one entrusted with Raymie Redington’s impressive dog team. Now, the excitement is through the roof because Hunter is gearing up to join Raymie’s team for the 2024 Iditarod! How cool is that? Please introduce yourself? Hi I’m Hunter Keefe! I believe you originate
Meet The Rookie – Severin Cathry
Severin has always had a deep affinity for the outdoors and animals. As a young child, he spent his summers and much of his free time working on a dairy farm. Inspired by the experiences of two of his classmates who moved to Canada with their families, he developed a strong desire to explore both Alaska and Canada. In the summer of 2010, Severin fulfilled this dream by visiting Alaska for the first time. During this trip, he had the opportunity to connect with a genuine sled dog team, and from that moment on, he became captivated by the world
Yukon Quest 2024
If you didn’t already know the Yukon Quest which originally ran from Whitehorse in the Yukon, Canada to Fairbanks in Alaska, is no more. The two sides of the Yukon Quest, Alaska and Canada have agreed to split the race into two. The Canadian side kept the Yukon Quest name and having three races – The YQ100, the YQ250 and the YQ450. The Alaskan side is now called Yukon Quest Alaska and has three races – the YQA80, the YQA200 and the YQA300. All six of the Yukon Quest races will take place on Saturday 3rd February 2024. The Canadian
Crufts 2024
The worlds greatest dog show, Crufts is back in March 2024 Saturday 9th March is Working and Pastoral day when hundreds of sled dogs will be up against each other to win their respective classes. They then go on against each other to be crowned Best of Breed. All Best of Breeds in the Working group then go head to head in the main arena to see who will be Best of Group and to return for the coverted Best in Show title on the final day on Sunday 10th March. The Kennel Club Crufts Committee has reviewed the qualification
Meet The Rookie – Isaac Teaford
Isaac Teaford grew up around Salt Lake City, Utah and moved to Alaska. He has worked for Dallas Seavey’s kennel in Talkeetna for the past few years and has also handled for Kelly Maixner. This year Isaac gets the chance to experience the Iditarod for himself. What is your full name? Isaac Kevin Teaford Do you have a nickname? Most people call me Isaac, but my family sometimes calls me Ike Do you have a kennel name? I work at Dallas Seavey Racing Kennel How old are you? 30 years old Where were you brought up? Mostly around Salt Lake
Interview with Eddie Burke Jr
Eddie, hailing from Alaska, has been immersed in the Alaskan way of life since birth. His racing journey ignited in 2021, and since then, he has achieved remarkable milestones. Notably, he clinched victory in the Knik 200 race of 2023 and secured the third position in both the Kusko 300 and Kobuk 440 races. Beyond the trail, Eddie finds joy in sharing moments with his daughter Emilia and cherished family members. Expressing his gratitude, he extends heartfelt thanks to his sponsors, Matthew and Marc McKenna, as well as Nick and Ashley Hill from Alaska Sealcoating. He also acknowledges the unwavering
Meet The Rookie – Connor McMahon
Since the age of 15, Connor McMahon has been engaged in activities involving dogs, but his attention shifted completely towards working with sled dogs following that initial experience. What is your full name? Connor Lee Lockhart McMahon Do you have a kennel name? Feral Racing How old are you? 32 Where were you brought up? Ontario Canada Where do you live now? Carcross Yukon Territory -winter/ Dawson City Yukon Territory summer How many sled dogs do you own? 20 How long have you owned sled dogs? 5 years What races have you competed in? Yukon quest races, Percy de Wolfe
Meet The Rookie – Erin Altemus
For 12 years, Erin Altemus and her husband have been actively involved in the thrilling sport of dog racing. Their journey began at YMCA Camp Menogyn, where they honed their skills in running dogs. As time passed, they took a significant step forward by acquiring their own team of dogs. It was through a mushing friend’s invitation to a race that they were introduced to the world of breeding dogs and competitive racing. Presently, their kennel, nestled near Grand Marais, MN, is home to an impressive pack of 35 dogs. While she works as a nurse at the local hospital,
Interview with Matt Hodgson
Matt Hodgson lives in Sussex and owns a world class sled dog team. In 2023 he became Great Britain’s first ever Sled Dog World Champion on snow, winning the 4 Dog 2 Class at the WSA world championship in Vermiglio Italy. Not an easy achievement for someone who lives in the UK with very limited access to train on snow. Since 2015 Matt has competed at 11 International Events picking up 10 medals for Great Britain including 4 Gold and 3 Silver Medals. Faye asked Matt about his sled dog team and his historic win. Can I ask what breed
Interview with Hugh Neff
Hugh Neff has finished 13 Iditarods, with his best placing of 5th in 2011. He was awarded Rookie of the Year in 2004 when he finished 22nd, two places ahead of Lance Mackey, out of a total of 77 finishers that year. Hugh was born in Tennessee and grew up in Illinois until 1995 when he moved to Alaska and began his dog mushing career. He frequently runs Jim Lanier’s Northern Whites team. Hugh has won the Yukon Quest twice. This interview was done over the phone with Faye back in 2021 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. The
Northernwolf at Iditarod 2023 (Pt 2)
I have put together a series of videos to show my trip to Anchorage for this years Iditarod start and restart. This is the first one in the series and shows my journey by train to London from Yorkshire, the flight to Seattle and then the flight to Anchorage. More videos to come…
Yellow Snow Husky Tours
Based in Swedish Lapland, this small dog sledding company have been showing visitors since 2010 how to prepare a sled dog team for a days work. They offer visits from a couple of hours up to a 10 day holiday of a lifetime. More information at : yellowsnowhuskytours.com
Northernwolf at Iditarod 2023 (Pt 1)
If you look at the photo above, you can see it’s the Iditarod 2023 restart in Willow. But what’s different about this photo is not necessarily, whats in it or what it depicts, but who the photographer was. Did you guess ? Yes it was me, Richard Bailey of Northernwolf. I travelled 7000 miles from my home near York in the UK to Anchorage Alaska and spent a week immersed in what is the greatest sled dog race in the world. Not only was it a fantastic lifetime dream to visit Alaska, and not just that but to visit at
The REAL Northernwolf
What would it actually be like to walk with a wolf ? If you are ever in the Cumbria area, you can find out for yourself. Earlier this year, we visited the Predator Experience in Grange-Over-Sands, where you can book a couple of hours walking with three young wolves named Chitali, Chalok and Cheveyo. The experience is run by Dee and Daniel, who know everything there is to know about wolves, their habits, diet and history. The wolves are brought down from their large, natural enclosure and brought into a fenced off area, where they are let loose to run
Sponsor Big Eddie Mackey
Big Eddie is a five year old team dog that has made the grade for Jason Mackey’s 2023 Iditarod team. Big Eddie is the grandson of the famous Zorro that ran in Lance Mackeys team when he won the Iditarod four times. You can help get Big Eddie (and Jason) to Nome by sponsoring Big Eddie (or any other of the team) on Jason’s website at topnotchracingkennel.com This is a special race for Jason Mackey. He has had a few years off but has come back to take part in this years race. He will be spreading his brother, Lance’s
Lance Mackey 2023 Calendar
After the success of the Lance Mackey tribute Christmas Cards, we really wanted to follow it up with a 2023 Calendar. Unfortunately, due to several issues here at Northernwolf and the time differences between the UK and Alaska hindering communications, we were not able to get things sorted before Christmas. But instead of putting the whole idea on hold for 12 months, we decided to soldier on and to continue the design process and to get the 2023 Lance Mackey Calendars out as soon as we could. We can now unveil the photos that have been selected and the front
Jason Mackey Launches New Website
Veteran musher, Jason Mackey has just launched his brand new website, just in time for the race season. Jason Mackey has dog mushing in his blood. Jason has ran sled dogs since he was a little boy. Growing up his dad, Dick Mackey, was involved in the Iditarod and was the 1978 Iditarod champion. Jasons oldest brother, Rick Mackey, was the 1983 Iditarod champion. Jason and his brother Lance were hooked. Jason and Lance trained side by side for years. Lance became a champion in the Yukon Quest and Iditarod and was a legend in the mushing world. Jason is
Alpine Creek 2022 Results
The Alpine Creek Excursion Sled Dog Race is 64 miles from Cantwell to the Alpine Creek Lodge at Mile 68 Denali Highway. The Alpine Creek race although is very short in comparison to the Iditarod or Yukon Quest or even the mid distance races like the Knik 200, it still manages to pull in some of the top mushers in the game. Winning this years race, was 15 year old, Emily Robinson in 5 hours 4 minutes. (The current record is 5 hours held by Jessie Holmes in 2017). A great win for the junior musher who also came in
Florida’s First Rookie Jr Iditarod Entry
Lacy Kuehl drives cars. Nascar Legends Cars – fast. But this year Lacy, is attempting something a little different. A little more sedate than she is used to but maybe just as demanding. Lacy is taking on the Junior Iditarod. She currently drives to promote a charity close to her heart – Drive for Diabetes Awareness. She lost her brother to Diabetic Ketoacidosis when he was only one year old. Lacy has teamed up with veteran musher Nic Petit, who has helped her prepare for the Junior Iditarod taking place on February 25th 2023. Not only is Lacy using some
Merry Christmas
We would like to wish everyone a magical Christmas from everyone at the Northernwolf pack.
Peril Sky Sitka Alaska
The new season of Life Below Zero Next Generation sees newcomers Robert Miller and his son RJ Miller of Sitka Alaska bring their stories of fishing expeditions to the show. Robert Miller is the owner and man behind the well known Sea Fur Sewing. The brand heavily sponsors some of the biggest names in the Iditarod, including Jessie Holmes, Dallas Seavey and the late great Lance Mackey. This season shows Roberts son, RJ, and his own business as a fishing and hunting expedition guide. The business is called Peril Sky and has some great testimonials from past customers. Peril Sky
The Alaskan Malamute – Yesterday and Today
“The Alaskan Malamute Yesterday & Today”, by Barbara Brooks and Sherry Wallis, is generally regarded as not only one of the best Malamute reference books there is, but probably the best. It is the definitive guide to owning, caring for and loving an Alaskan Malamute, with chapters covering every aspect of living with this fabulous breed. Originally published in 1998, it had been out of print for several years and, during this time, copies were changing hands for up to £400. In 2010 this much sought after book was re-printed for the first time in soft-back format, and a number
Christmas Cards 2022
This years Christmas Card designs depict Veteran Musher Lance Mackey on the trail. The profits from these cards will go towards the GoFundMe account for Lance Mackeys children, Atigun and Lozen, who have now sadly lost both parents. The last order for Christmas Cards will be 1st December 2022 The cards come in packs of 5 different designs. Pack 1 Back of the cards Pack 2 Back of the cards The cards are priced at £4.99 per pack of 5 plus £1 p&p International orders are $5.99 USD plus $1.50 p&p (or the same in Euros) Thank you to everyone
Nino Böhm Wooden Artwork
Nino Böhm creates the most amazing artwork on wood. He does this using a technique called ‘Pyrography” – literally burning the design into the wood. As you can see from some of the examples, the detail that is applied to each piece is intricate and unique. Nino can create amazing likeness on wood from a photo of a pet. These pieces of art are truly remarkable. If you would like to find out more about Nino and his work you can contact him through his Facebook Page
Lance Mackey Wooden Sled Dog Clock Auction
This amazing wooden clock depicting a running team of huskies has been made by Mell Nicholson. Mell has kindly donated this piece and has agreed to auction it off in Lance’s memory. All proceeds being given to Lance’s children for their future through the family’s GoFundMe. The highest bidder will also need to pay postage from the UK. Bidding will start when the first bid is made on the Northernwolf Facebook Page, by commenting on the post. Bidding will end after one week. Thank you in advance for supporting the Mackey family. You can see more of Mell Nicholson’s amazing
Copper Basin Sponsor a Mile
The 2023 Copper Basin 300 race is due to start on January 14th. So far the list of musher signed up to the race include : Louve Tweddell Connor McMahon Richie Beattie Misha Wiljes Anna Hennessy Brent Sass Vickie Justice Matt Randall Nicolas Petit Matt Hall Jessie Holmes If you wanted to help out with the race, you can help by sponsoring a mile. It costs $30 per mile. We have sponsored Mile 49 in memory of Lance Mackey. You can see a list of available numbers on the Copper Basin website. You can find out more details at CB300.com
Lance Mackey Pyrography Auction
This exclusive piece of art work by Nino Böhm was created as a tribute to the great mushing legend Lance Mackey. The art work is done by burning into wood (pyrography) and took Nino more than 20 hours to create. It measures 27cm x 33cm x 1cm. Even though this beautiful piece means a lot to the talented artist, he has agreed to auction it off in Lance’s memory, with 50% of the profits being given to Lance’s children for their future through the family’s GoFundMe. The highest bidder will need to pay postage from Germany. Bidding will start when
Jessie Holmes Injured
Star of Life Below Zero, Jessie Holmes, who is also a professional dog musher, not to mention my inspiration and friend, has been involved in an accident after he volunteered to help out with the aftermath of Typhoon Merbok, which hit Nome badly a few weeks ago. Jessie’s injuries mean that he has to undergo emergency surgery and so has been flown to Anchorage for the procedure. Money is being raised to help out with Jessie’s medical bills as he doesn’t have medical insurance. Jessie also has broken bones and internal injuries. Other mushers including Brent Sass, Jeff Deeter and
Husky Sculptures
Layla Christlow makes these fantastic sled dog garden ornament sculptures. She can make them any colour and any markings, even from a photo of your own dog. They would make great Christmas presents. Orders are now being taken. They are priced unbelievably at just £20 each. If you would like to order one, please TEXT Layla on 07907316363 and mention Northernwolf. We are ordering several straight away. Order now in time from Christmas.
Plant a Tree in Memory of Lance Mackey
In memory of Lance Mackey, Northernwolf has planted a memorial tree via his funeral home in Palmer Alaska. Show the family you care by planting a tree in memory of Lance Mackey in the area of greatest need. Each memorial tree includes a certificate that demonstrates your purchase. Your name will also be listed on Lance’s Tribute Wall. When you choose to have a memorial tree planted for Lance, you are doing more than simply putting a plant in the ground. You are making a long-term commitment to the environment and rooting the memories of Lance in our planet for
Tribute to Lance Mackey
That guy in the big red coat with the huge hood of fur. That guy became my hero on a dog sled, that guy became my inspiration throughout my cancer and that guy over the last few years became my friend and the person I’d turn to when I needed a chat. That guy was Lance Mackey. Lance was a four time Iditarod champion. He was a cancer survivor. He was a dad, husband, son , brother, friend and in my eyes Lance was the greatest dog musher of all time. Lance’s fan base was global. He had such a
Willow 300 Sponsorship
we were pleased to sponsor the Willow 300 2022. These mid distance races don’t get the coverage some of the larger races like the Iditarod do, so they rely heavily on sponsorship to meet the ever increasing costs of putting on a sled dog race. This years race was won by Will Rhodes. With Nic Petit in second and Jeff King in third. You can view the full list of placings at trackleaders.com/willow22 More information on the Willow 300 Sled Dog Race here. More information on Will Rhodes and Brenda Mackey at mackeysdistancedogs.com
Interview with Kristy and Anna Berington
Kristy and Anna Berington were born within 5 minutes of each other in early 1984. Raised in a small town in northern Wisconsin, they first got involved in sprint-distance sled dog racing at a young age. After graduating from high school, they served in the Wisconsin Army National Guard before setting their sights on a life centered around raising, training, and racing sled dogs. So usually I’d ask you to tell me a bit about yourself as an introduction, but to make it a little different, Can I ask you Kristy to tell me a little bit about your sister,
Interview with Jeff Deeter
Jeff Deeter ran his first Iditarod in 2008 at the age of 19. He finished in 59th place, with a happy, healthy team of dogs. In the summer of 2010 Jeff met his now-wife, KattiJo. They were co-workers at a dog mushing tour company in southeast Alaska. In 2013 Jeff and KattiJo purchased a piece of land, started their own dog tour company, and began construction on their home. Jeff ran the Iditarod again in 2018, and has run it each year since. His highest finish was 12th place in 2021. Your kennel name, Black Spruce, is quite unusual. Where
Walking Belts and Leads
Walking Belts can very handy when walking one or more huskies. They spread the pull of the lead to your back rather than your arm. This also allows you two free hands. Combined with a good lead, and alaskan semi slip collars, this is the preferred way that we walk our dogs. In this video, Faye shows how a walking belt works and demonstrates walking two of our huskies Angel (grey and white) and Spirit (black and white). The collars, leads and walking belts are available in our store.
Alaskan Semi Slip Collars
Its very important to get the right collar for a sled dog. A normal collar is not good enough to stop the dog from getting free. We only use alaskan semi slip collars. Both for walking and for running in harness. We do not use a walking harness with any of our dogs as these two can be escaped from if the dog decides to back out of it. Alaskan semi-slip collars are the only collar that is 100% husky proof if put on and used properly. The following short video shows how we adjust and wear a collar with
Life Below Zero Canada
Life Below Zero Canada (formerly Northern Territories) stars, amongst others, Becky Broderick from Yukon Territory At 30 years-old, Becky left her suburban life in Sudbury, ON, to move to the remote north and put down roots. Becky lives with her husband, daughter and beloved team of sled dogs. They live off grid and Becky aims to ‘up’ their game to be completely self-reliant. Becky wants to raise her daughter to be “a self-sufficient badass.”
Ice Cowboys
Ice Cowboys is a fast-paced, character driven documentary series that takes you into the frozen wilderness of Alaska, giving you an intimate look at the lives and struggles of the most legendary sled dog racers in the world. We follow the mushers lives as they sacrifice everything for their beloved dogs, and deal with the realities of living off-grid. We see them compete in the toughest and most iconic wilderness adventure on the planet – the Iditarod. The mushers also deal with health issues, addiction, family tragedies, and a global pandemic thats rapidly encroaching on their remote world. You don’t
SHCGB Aviemore 2023
Scotlands annual sled dog rally at Aviemore will take place on the weekend of 28th and 29th January 2023. This is a great place to visit for any sled dog lover. Hundreds of teams compete against each other in the biggest rally of the season. The weekend involves several timed runs of differing team sizes from anywhere between 1 – 6 dogs of sled dog breeds. This form of dryland mushing is very popular here in the UK with us having very little snow. However at this time of year it has on occasion been known that musher taking part
Life Below Zero First Alaskans Season 2
The new spinoff from award winning TV series, Life Below Zero, has been given the greenlight by NatGeo for a second season. First Alaskans shows the everyday lives of some of Alaskas native people. One of those is Athabaskan speaking, Jody Potts-Joseph who is from the Raven Clan of Han Gwich’in from Eagle. Jody has a team of huskies she uses through out her subsistence lifestyle to help with travel whilst hunting and fishing.
Martin Buser stars in Togo
In the 2019 Disney film, Togo, Iditarod musher, Martin Buser, was asked to play the stunt double for Willem Dafoe and as a mushing consultant. Martin is an Iditarod legend and has won the Last Great Race an astonishing four times. Martin is pictured with Diesel who played the adult Togo in the film. You can find out more about Martin Buser on his official website at buserdog.com
We say goodbye to Cheyenne
Our beloved girl, Blizzards Midnight Star (Cheyenne), left us on 16th July 2022. She will be thought of and missed everyday. As Willem Dafoe says in Togo, “Once you have had a special one, they never really leave you. They are harnessed to your heart forever”
Iditarod 2023 Entrants
The entrants for the 2023 Iditarod have been announced on the official Iditarod website. Entrant # Musher Name Sex City State Country Status 1 Ryan Redington M Knik AK USA Veteran 2 Matt Hall M Two Rivers AK USA Veteran 3 Brent Sass M Eureka AK USA Veteran 4 Grayson Bruton M Sterling AK USA Veteran 5 Richie Diehl M Aniak AK USA Veteran 6 Jaye Foucher F Wentworth NH USA Rookie 7 Mille Porsild F DENMARK Veteran 8 Jason Mackey M Wasilla AK USA Veteran 9 Eric Kelly M Knik AK USA Veteran 10 Eddie Burke, Jr. M Anchorage
Yukon Quest and Canada Only Route
The Yukon Quest International Association (Canada) is disappointed in the decision of the Yukon Quest International, Ltd., the Quest’s governing body in Alaska, to unilaterally dissolve the ongoing partnership to host the annual Yukon Quest 1,000 Mile International Sled Dog Race. In a press release on May 2, 2022, the Alaskans stated that the two organizations were “unable to agree on significant proposed rules changes applicable to the race beginning in 2023.” The Yukon Board categorically disagrees with that assessment of the situation. The Yukon Quest will continue in the Yukon, with Yukon Quest races scheduled for the upcoming winter.
Iditarod Dog is Found
Leon, an Iditarod sled dog belonging to french musher, Sebastien Dos Santos Borges, that slipped from his coat and collar and ran away from a race checkpoint in March, has been found alive nearly three months later and 150 miles from where he escaped. Leon is a 3-year-old husky with yellow-gold fur, brown eyes and dark brown ears. He slipped out of his coat and collar around noon March 13 at checkpoint in Ruby, according to race representatives. A McGrath resident was able to catch Leon, Iditarod officials said. The dog has since been reunited with Dos Santos Borges, who
Hugh Neff wins the 2022 Kobuk 440
After a tight chase between two experienced mushers on Sunday morning, Hugh Neff won the annual Kobuk 440 sled dog race, outrunning Richie Diehl by just 2 minutes. Neff, who has more than a dozen Yukon Quests and Iditarods under his belt, has been a prominent leader throughout this year’s Kobuk 440 race, which started Thursday and ran from Kotzebue to Kobuk and back. “You run to the front of the pack and say, ‘This is my trail. Who’s gonna beat me?’” Neff said about his strategy. “I used to race with Lance Mackey and I’ve always believed in his
Brent Sass is the 2022 Iditarod Champion
Eureka musher, Brent Sass, lead the pack of 49 mushers for most of the way, and finished the 50th Iditarod Sled Dog Race in 8 days 14 hours 38 minutes and 43 seconds. Although Brent has won the Yukon Quest multiple times, the Iditarod Championship has so far eluded him. Five time Iditarod Champion, Dallas Seavey, came in behind Sass an hour later. Dallas was hoping to make this year his sixth win and to become the only musher in the races history to win six times. Third place and beyond are way back in White Mountain on their mandatory
Good Luck Team Can’t Stop
It’s that time of year again – the first Saturday in March, and in Anchorage Alaska, 49 teams of 14 dogs, get ready to take on one of the worlds most gruelling challenges – The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. It’s a special year, this year. 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the race. We are especially looking out for Team Can’t Stop this year, made up of Veteran Jessie Holmes, and Rookie Julie Ahnen. Other mushers to look out for are Brent Sass, Hugh Neff, Ryan Redington, Aaron Burmeister and Anna and Kristy Berington. The favourite to win this
Stolen Husky Still Missing
A Siberian Husky stolen from the Retford, Notts area (DN22) in September 2021 is still missing. The owners are understandably distraught and are now offering £8000 reward for Harlows safe return. She is microchipped and has a stolen alert on her. So if she is found and taken to a vet they will be able to reunite her with her owners. She will soon be featured in a BBC1 documentary. If you live in the Retford area. If you have seen someone with a dog that looks like Harlow or have any further information about what’s happened to Harlow please
Help Aries Come Home
This is Aries. Aries was just one day away from being 11 months old. He was boisterous and full of life, like only a young sled dog could be. But on the 6th February 2022, Aries suddenly had a seizure. He was rushed to the out of hours vet where they tried to stabilize him. Unfortunately, the vet couldn’t stop him from having a continuous seizure without ongoing medication which caused him pain. His quality of life wasn’t good. Aries’ owners had to make the heart breaking decision to take his pain away and to allow him to run free.
Brent Sass wins the 2022 Yukon Quest 350 Alaska
Brent Sass lead the way for the majority of this stripped down version of the Yukon Quest to take an easy win for him and his dog team. In second place was Matt Hall who also had a great run. This years Yukon Quest has been split into four races. The usual route from Canada to Alaska has been changed so no musher will cross from country to country. This is due to remnants of the Covid pandemic remaining. Third place went to Deke Naaktgeboren and fourth was Jennifer Labarr, who also took the Red Lantern from a very slimmed
Thomas Wærner wins 2022 Femundløpet 650
Veteran musher Thomas Wærner became the 2022 Femundløpet 650 champion after being on the trail for 2 days 8 hours and 22 minutes. Robert Sørlie came a close second. Thomas won the Femund back in 2019, and also won the Finnmarksløpet and the Iditarod. Thomas wont be competing in this years Iditarod due to Covid restrictions still hampering international travel. Thomas along with Joar Ulsom and Hanna Lyrek and part of the Qrill Pet Mushing Team More information on the Femundløpet at femundlopet.no More information on Thomas and the Qrill Pet Mushing Team at qrillpetmushingteam.com
Will Rhodes wins the 2022 Willow 300 Race
Will Rhodes took 1 day 22 hours and 32 minutes to finish the Willow 300 Sled Dog Race. He was closely followed by Nic Petit who arrived in Sheep Creek just seven minutes later. Third was Rilye Dyche and fourth was Jeff King. Hugh Neff came a respectable 10th place after losing his way half way in the race and travelling an extra 50 miles more than everyone else who finished. Will’s wife, Brenda Mackey, was at the finish to greet him and his young team of home grown Mackey dogs, including two dogs that were running their very first
Mushing Matters
Faye was the subject of a Journalism students short film. It features Faye talking about how she got started with huskies and what they mean to her. She also introduces some of the dogs. You can view the short video below Thanks to Chiara Baker from York St Johns University.
Interview with Pam Redington
Pam Redington lives in Manley Hot Springs, Alaska. She was married to Joee Redington Jr, the eldest son of Joe Redington Snr, who was the “Father of the Iditarod”. Together Pam and Joee were renowned in the state of Alaska for their sprint racing kennel – Iditarod Kennels. Joee ran the Iditarod, along with his father and brother, Raymie, gaining his best place of third in 1975. Although Joee’s dad was the founder of the Iditarod, Joee preferred the shorter sprint races. Sadly, Joee passed away in 2017 from complications for gall bladder surgery. Faye had the opportunity to speak
Knik 200 Winners
The Knik 200, otherwise known as the Joe Redington Snr Memorial Sled Dog Race, came to its conclusion recently with veteran mushers taking the top three spots. First was Nic Petit, second Travis Beals and third was Aaron Burmeister.
Long Distance Sled Dog Diet
Every wondered how much water a husky will consume over the period of a long distance race like the Iditarod ? Huskies need a lot of water, and they would consume around 1.5 gallons over the course of a race. That’s the equivalent of you or I drinking 72 glasses of water per day. However, getting a husky to drink this much water, whilst travelling long distances and having to transport it with you, all without it freezing at below freezing temperatures, is a no win situation. There is though a way for the dogs to get their daily allowance
Championship Dog Shows 2022
The last year or so has seen many dog shows postponed or cancelled due to Covid 19. But a lot of the the championship shows are set to return for 2022. Of course, depending on what happens with the ongoing pandemic, things may change. Boston & DCS, PeterboroughMrs P M Dufty, Triken Watergate, Quadring Eaudyke, Spalding, Lincs, PE11 4PZ.Tel. No: 01775 840295, Email: moc.tenretnitbobfsctd@nekirt, Web: www.bostondcs.co.ukJanuary 6 – 9Jan 6 – Working/Pastoral, Jan 7 – Gundog, Jan 8 – Hound/Utility, Jan 9 – Toy/Terrier Manchester Dog Show, StaffordMr P Harding, Pringham House, 324 Warrington Road, Rainhill, MerseysideL35 9JA. Tel. No:
Kuskokwim300 2022
The Kuskokwim 300 is the premiere mid-distance dog sled race in the world. The 2022 race starts on January 28th. It is one of the toughest races in the state of Alaska. with a 300 mile trail stretching from Bethel, Alaska up across tundra and the Kuskokwim River to Aniak, Alaska and back down again! While the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta always provides unique racing experiences that are always a rewarding adventure. Last years winner was Richie Diehl Entrants for the 2022 race up to now include : Dave Turner, Aaron Burmeister, Richie Diehl, Brent Sass, Eddie Burke Jr, Peter Kaiser, Jeff
Crufts 2022
The worlds greatest dog show is back. After a controversial 2020, when most people disagreed that the show was too much of a Covid-19 risk, and the cancelling of the 2021 show, Crufts is back in March 2022. Thursday 10th March is Working and Pastoral day when hundreds of sled dogs will be up against each other to win their respective classes. They then go on against each other to be crowned Best of Breed. All Best of Breeds in the Working group then go head to head in the main arena to see who will be Best of Group and
Talking to Mushers – The Book
Faye Louise Bailey loves sled dogs. She loves watching mushers racing their teams over the snow and ice in Alaska. Every March there is a race – perhaps the greatest race of all – The Iditarod. In this book, Faye talks to some of the brave men and women who have taken on the 1049 mile challenge across Alaskas tundra purely pulled by a team of sled dogs. In Volume One of Northernwolf : Talking with Mushers, Faye speaks to Brenda Mackey, Libby Riddles, Ryan Redington, Rob Cooke and the winner of the 2020 Iditarod, Thomas Waerner You can now
Yukon Quest Becomes Four Races
The Yukon Quest may not be as well known as the Iditarod, but it is regarded as a much tougher race. Whereas the Iditarod route goes along the Yukon River for 100 miles, the Quest trail spans over 400 miles on the Yukon. Both races are typically over 1000 miles each to complete. The Yukon Quest usually goes between Whitehorse in Canada and Fairbanks Alaska, crossing between the two countries somewhere between Dawson City and Eagle. Due to the increase in Covid infections in the area, the 2021 Yukon Quest had to be cancelled, also due to the nature of
Jessie Holmes Team Cant Stop
Team Can’t Stop, home of musher Jessie Holmes, is a remote dog kennel near Denali National Park in Alaska. While maintaining and operating a competitive racing kennel on the Denali Highway is the main focus, the rest of the days are filled with homestead projects — building, fishing, hunting, trapping, gardening, and training the team cheerleader, Rosie, the Jack Russell Terrier. Originally from Alabama, Jessie spent his youth dreaming of living like Jeremiah Johnson in the woods and living off the land. Jessie was and remains extremely inspired by his grandfather, Gene Richmond who was an avid dog-man, hunter, fisherman
Illustrated Puppies
Maria is a talented artist based in Florida. She creates these amazing illustrations of your animal friends from photos. You can find out more about Maria on her Facebook Page and see more of her amazing work.
Help Stop Luna Going Blind
Sam Douglas from Hull needs your help. His one year old Siberian Husky, Luna has cataracts and may go blind without getting immediate surgery from an eye specialist. What started as a squint in one eye a couple of weeks ago, and was treated for conjunctivitis by a local vet, has now been confirmed as cataracts by the specialist. Luna is such a loving and caring girl, always smiling, playing with other dogs and people and is a very much loved member of the Douglas family. The vet is very optimistic that Lunas sight can be saved if she is
Lobo Siberian Husky Agility
Although there have been many successful attempts to have a Siberian Husky perform at a high level in dog agility, the above video, shows that even when competing at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Show in America, Lobo, the black and white Siberian Husky will eventually “do their own thang”.
Andrew Munro Chainsaw Artist
Andrew Munro is a chainsaw artist from Ontario in Canada. He has created this amazing black and white siberian husky carving. It is so detailed and lifelike. It also looks actual size. If you wish to contact Andrew Munro about his work and perhaps to discuss a commission of his incredible chainsaw art. You can contact him via Facebook facebook.com/AndrewMunro
Dazzlynn Pyrography Pet Portraits
Dazzlynn Pyrography Pet Portraits make sled dog (and more) related gifts for the person who loves their doggies. Dazzlynn specialise in “burning” the likeness of your beloved pet on to wood. As you can see from the photos, they are pretty amazing. Pyrography or pyrogravure is the free handed art of decorating wood or other materials with burn marks resulting from the controlled application of a heated object such as a poker. It is also known as pokerwork or wood burning. The term means “writing with fire”, from the Greek pur and graphos. Some of the objects available to be
Skookum Need a Guide Handler 2021 2022 Season
Skookum Expeditons are looking for a guide/handler , starting early August 2021 – end of April 2022 . They are a touring / racing kennel based out of Two Rivers Alaska . Seeking the right person to help with their 2021/2022 season . Their kennel is made up of 29 Alaskan huskys ( 21 adult dogs , 8 pups , plus extra lease dogs for the tour season ) other than tours and racing , they also use their dogs for hunting and exploring the vast country in interior alaska . Pay is Room / board , plus month stipend
Pet Hair to Knitwear
Irene Lerman from Boston, Massachussets has a very special talent. She makes custom made items from your pets hair. Irene’s work is truly unique. She can make anything from jewelry to hats scarfs and mittens. Sled dog hair is perfect to make into treasured gifts. Only one ounce of hair is required for small items. Check out her sample collection above. Do not hesitate to contact her with questions She can design additional items based on your preferences How She Works You contact her regarding the item you would like to have made She will tell you how much hair
Iditarod 2022
2022 will see the Golden Anniversary of the Greatest Sled Dog Race on Earth. Founded by Joe Reddington Snr 50 years ago, the Iditarod is still going strong today. 2021 saw a change in route to the race due to Covid-19. Mushers started in Deshka Landing and looped back on themselves, when they reached Iditarod. Dallas Seavey became a 5th time champion and the only champion of this route. The 50th anniversary of Iditarod will take place starting once again in Anchorage on March 5th 2022 and will end in Nome Alaska. So far 52 mushers have already signed up
Dallas Seavey Wins the Iditarod for the 5th time
Veteran Iditarod musher, Dallas Seavey (bib #23) of Talkeetna, Alaska has won this years Iditarod. Having previously won the race in 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016, his fifth win, takes him to tie with Rick Swenson, who was previously the only musher to have won the race 5 times. Rick won the Iditarod back in 1977, 1979, 1981, 1982 and 1991 where the record has been held for the past 30 years. Dallas has had a great race this year, and has shown how the race is not just a matter of speed and endurance, but also of tactics and
Aliy Zirkle to Retire
Aliy Zirkle has announced that this years Iditarod will be her last. Its fitting that the 2021 Iditarod, will be her 21st Iditarod, and she hopes to go out in style beating her best place of 2nd which she attained in 2012, 2013 and 2014. Aliy, who is married to fellow musher, and Iditarod veteran and Yukon Quest winner, Allen Moore, owns and operates the SP Kennel in Two Rivers, Alaska. Aliy is the first and only woman to win the Yukon Quest. To see Aliys retirement letter in full go to spkennel.com
Richie Diehl wins 2021 Kuskokwim 300 in Record Time
Richie Diehl finished this years Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race in a record time. He took just 36 hours and 8 minutes to complete the course that was slightly shorter than the usual 300 miles. He finished with 11 dogs. In second place was Pete Kaiser with 12 dogs in a time of 36 hours 51 minutes. Other placings went to Nicholas Petit, Alexander Larson, Isaac Underwood and Jeff King. A total of 16 teams ran the race and three scratched, including Robert Redington. This years Kuskokwim 300 saw the unusual mass start, instead of the normal starting chute. More
Interview with Brent Sass
Brent Sass, originally from Minnesota won the Yukon Quest in 2015, 2019 and 2020. Brent is well known for rescuing other mushers along the trail. His lead dog, Silver lead to the introduction of the Yukon Quest’s Silver Award which recognizes sled dogs that have performed acts of heroism. He earned the Rookie of the Year award in his first Iditarod in 2012. Brent has also appeared on several TV shows, including Ultimate Survival Alaska and can be seen at the moment on Life Below Zero : Next Generation. Faye spoke to Brent on the phone from his homestead on
Interview with Brenda Mackey
Brenda Mackey comes from the famous Mackey family of mushers. Her father is Rick Mackey, who has run the Iditarod 22 times from 1975 to 2004 and won in 1983, her grandfather is Dick Mackey, who ran the Iditarod from 1973 to 1987 and also won in 1978, and her uncle is Hall of Famer, Lance Mackey, who won the Iditarod four times in consecutive years from 2007 to 2010 and is still an active competitor. Brenda is hoping to follow in her relatives footsteps and is entered into the 2021 Iditarod as a rookie. She currently owns and operates
Crufts 2021 to go ahead
The Kennel Club has announced that Crufts 2021 will take place on the new dates of the 15 – 18 July 2021 at the NEC Birmingham. Crufts, which will be celebrating its 130th anniversary in 2021, was due to take place on the 11 – 14 March 2021, but with much of the UK still in the grip of the Coronavirus Pandemic and events and exhibitions still not being able to be held it was looking very unlikely that Crufts in March was a foreseeable option. Following lengthy discussions over the last few months on how it would be possible
Woman Creates Boots from Dogs Fur
Nimbus is a very, very fluffy dog, so of course, she sheds a lot. When Nimbus is around, there’s always fur everywhere, but instead of being annoyed by it, her mom decided to start saving it in order to make use of it. “I started to save her fur since I saw it has an incredible amount of crafting potential, from felting to weaving into yarn,” Soleil Pond, Nimbus’ mom, told The Dodo. “I always wanted to make some keepsakes out of her fur for some family members across the country who haven’t gotten a chance to meet
1907 Beaufort Inupiat Alaskan Malamutes
This photo was taken around 1907 of the Beaufort Sea Coast of Inupiat with their Alaskan Malamutes Notice the width and thick bones. Perfect features for breaking trail and pulling heavy, heavy loads. These draft dogs are the product of their environment and work. Joe Henderson
Separation Anxiety
Anxiety in dogs is just as it is in us humans. Not at all a nice thing to experience. Although there are different types of anxiety in dogs, the most common is separation anxiety. This is when your dog doesn’t like to be seperated from you. Your dog knows that as his owner you are relied upon for feeding him, playing, taking him for walks. When you are not there to do these things, and you are gone and he is alone, he becomes bored. In sled dogs (huskies in particular) boredom can lead to destruction. A husky is an
Husky Bedding
Any form of foam filled bedding is not a good idea for a sled dog. It wont take long before the bed has been shredded and the filling is everywhere. Most huskies are comfortable just laying on a cold floor most of the time or on your settee / bed if allowed. Buying any bedding for your sled dog is a waste of time and money unless its Vet bedding. Vet bedding is comfortable, easy to wash and durable We buy all our vet bed from Oaks Warren Pet Supplies
Which toys for a husky ?
Because most huskies are known for being destructive, the make of toy they have is very important. Soft or squeaky toys will soon be shredded with ease by a husky. Then you have the danger of your dog getting parts of soft toys, like eyes and noses of teddies stuck in their guts or squeakers from toys stuck in their throats. Huskies are not retrievers so no amount of ball throwing is going to interest him or her. Nylabone are excellent toys for Siberians and Mals, as they are hard and last a lifetime. Puppies need to chew when teething
Walking Harness
Harness – Working not Walking ! One of the most frequently asked questions about huskies is, what type of harness is best for walking them ? People see huskies in harness when pulling sleds or rigs so assume they also need to be walked in one. This is simply not true. Firstly if your husky is wearing a harness he/she will pull more. Hence why they wear harness for working. Secondly with huskies being great escape artists, they can easily wriggle out of many walking harnesses or back out of them. The best way to walk a husky with almost
Training with Joe : Stay Command
We are pleased to be able to bring you a selection of thoughts on training working Malamutes by non other than Joe Henderson, the Malamute Man. The STAY Command In a previous post we discussed the stop command. Now, as I promised you, we’ll talk about the “stay” command. “Stay” is the big one. Very important for various reasons other than behavior and control issues. In fact, without a stay command its not possible for a freight or long distance trail-breaking team to exhibit their true strengths. I’ve explained much of it in my recent book too. Let’s continue: the
Training with Joe : Stop Command
We are pleased to be able to bring you a selection of thoughts on training working Malamutes by non other than Joe Henderson, the Malamute Man. The STOP Command When our dogs hear the command to stop, he or she should think that the only reason in the world that they stop has absolutely nothing to do with sled runner resistance on the snow, deep snow, steep hill or a heavily loaded sled. They stop only because it’s ingrained into their brains’ neural pathways to stop on command. So in other words, if our dogs firmly believe wholeheartedly and through
Ms Crafty Creatures Christmas Gifts
The beautiful sled dog christmas range is now available from Ms Crafty Creatures. Includes Canadian Eskimo Dogs, Samoyeds, Malamutes and Huskies. Products available are Christmas Cards, Gift Wrap & Stickers. Also available are standing decorations and hanging tree decorations, which can also be personalised. The Christmas cards come in packs of 5 with complimentary envelopes and are printed on 350gsm satin card. The Gift Wrap comes in a pack of four sheets with gift tags, string and satin ribbon. Stickers are in packs of 2 sheets with 24 stickers per A4 sheet. Also available are Malamute mugs, trays and tins.
Retired Iditarod Sled Dogs Need New Home
The August Foundation for Alaska Racing Dogs helps find foster homes for retired sled dogs that have ran in the Iditarod, the Yukon Quest and competitive sprint races. The headquarters of the Foundation has now to be vacated in April next year. The Founders desperately need finances in order to help them find a more permanent home so they can continue their amazing work of finding loving homes for these retired sled dogs to live the rest of their days. Can you help ? No matter how small a donation, together we can help them raise enough money to carry
Interview with Ryan Redington
Ryan Redington from Knik in Alaska has been running dogs since he could reach the handle bars. Not surprisingly he comes from the famous line of Redington mushers, whos grandfather Joe Redington Snr is known as the Father of the Iditarod as he founded it back in 1967 to not only commemorate 100 years since Alaska has been inducted into the United States of America from Russia but also to honour the great Leonard Seppala and the Great Serum Run. Anyone that knows the Redington family will know that your grandfather founded the Iditarod. What does this mean to you
Husky with Cancer Needs Help
A Siberian Husky, named Tala needs your help. She has been diagnosed with cancer and urgently needs help. Her owner, Jillian Clare has set up a GoFundMe page where donations are being taken. The goal is is raise the £10000 needed for vet bills. Jillian explains : This is incredibly hard for me to write and even harder for me to open up, but here goes. If you know me, you know I’m obsessed with my dogs. They are my everything and it is with a sad heart that I tell you my sweet girl Tala has been diagnosed with
Interview with Thomas Waerner
Thomas Waerner, 47, was born in the UK and moved to Norway when he was young. He made his Iditarod debut in 2015 taking the Rookie of the Year award and finishing in a respectable 17th place in just over 9 days. Thomas also won the Femund and Finnmark races last season. He is married to Guro, who is a veterinarian and she also races sled dogs and they have five children and live in Torpa, Norway. I was lucky enough to speak to Thomas on the telephone for over 40 minutes. He shared his passion for dog mushing and
Thunder Needs Your Help
A Siberian Husky, named Thunder needs your help. Diagnosed with diabetes, Thunder is now at the risk of losing his sight if he doesnt get immediate surgery to help help him. His owner, Shane Harvey has set up a GoFundMe page where donations are being taken in order to fund the sight saving surgery Thunder despertalty needs. The goal is is raise the £7000 this surgery costs. Shane explains : Thunder was showing symptoms of diabetes last Wednesday 14/10 I took him to the vets immediately. They reassured me he would be fine until we could get diagnosis on monday…
Stolen Husky in Rochdale area
A rescued Siberian Husky, named Demon has been stolen in the Rochdale area. He has an orange harness and a black extendable lead. Demon has had an abusing past and his new owner has been working with him for months to try and stop his old bad habits and insecurites around people Demon was taken to Vets 4 Pets on the 10th October. He is microchipped. If you have any information about Demon please contact his owner Charlotte on 07546431543
Help Lance In Memory of Jennifer Smith
If you are a true fan of sled dogs then you will religiously watch the Iditarod annually. If you watch the Iditarod annually you will know the name, Lance Mackey. If you are new to sled dogs, and don’t know Lance, please take the time to read this article to the end. Lance Mackey is a four time Iditarod champion, a four time Yukon Quest champion, a cancer survivor, an amazing family man and my idol. We have all had a rough year in 2020. But for Lance it has been sheer hell. After getting disqualified from the Iditarod this
Kuskokwim 300 To Go Ahead Despite Covid-19
Since its start in 1980, the Kuskokwim 300 has never been cancelled. The 2021 race promises to be different than any other as we all confront unprecedented challenges. The 42nd Annual Kuskokwim 300, is scheduled to start on Friday, January 15, 2021. Each year, The K300 Sled Dog Race is a light in the dark of winter; one that brings communities up and down the Kuskokwim together and thrills mushing fans all over the world. Now more than ever, we could use a little light but it is not only the fans who rely on these events. Sled dogs need
Aviemore 2021 CANCELLED
The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain have had to make the hard decision to cancel the 2021 Aviemore Sled Dog Rally due to Covid-19. The decision has been made due to the fact that the Forestry Commision will not allow permits for more than 30 people at a time. Also the fact that mushers have not been able to prepare their dogs physically as they normally would due to restricted events in the working dog world. The full statement made by Heather Smith on the SHCGB Aviemore Facebook page was as follows. “Hi everyone. An unfortunate decision and one
8 Below Rescue Husky Needs Urgent Surgery
8 Below Husky Rescue recently had to make an impassioned post on their Facebook Page. “emotions are running high over at 8 Below Today we got an alert to a beautiful young female husky by one of our amazing rescue friends New Hope Animal rescue, to say our hearts have been shattered, stamped on and thrown at us would be an understatement This little sweetheart needs our help , she has been found at the side of the road after being hit by a van on a duel carriage way , she isn’t chipped – nobody has come forward to
Life Below Zero Next Generation
Life Below Zero Next Generation follows the day to day of individuals who have recently left their traditional lifestyle behind to face a challenging new world off the grid in the wilds of Alaska. One of the stars of this new spin off show is Iditarod Musher, Brent Sass. Also depicted is Michael Manzo who runs his Malamutes on a bike and on a sled. The show is available to watch on the National Geographic channel.
Life Below Zero Season 14
Life Below Zero returns for its 14th season this autumn. Following the lives of inhabitants of desolate parts of Alaska, this season sees Jessie Holmes continuing his training for the next Iditarod Sled Dog Race. Sled dogs are also a big part of one of the other inhabitants of Eagle, Andy Bassich and his girlfriend, Denise.
Homestead Rescue New Season Coming Soon
Check out Season 8 coming to your screen on 6th October 2020. The Raney family race against time as they have only six weeks to build themselves a whole new house at the top of “the cliffs of insanity”. Accompanied by their family dog, Little Su, named after the Su River, watch as Marty, Molly, Misty & Matt bring tonnes of building materials across an Alaskan river and up to the top of the cliffs to start building their new dream home.
Lapland Dog Sled Beginners Week
Why not leave the world behind and spend a wi-fi free week ‘off-grid’ in the Swedish wilderness learning how to dog sled. You’ll spend your days out in the snow learning exciting new skills and your evenings dining on locally-sourced home-cooked food (all meals included!), relaxing in the wood-fired sauna, or out searching for the northern lights far away from any light pollution. You’ll come home feeling recharged. Learn to dog sled in Swedish Lapland, under expert guidance Lead your dog team across frozen lakes and through snow drenched forests Go ‘off grid’ at our cosy wilderness lodge, with welcoming
Musher Abandons Thirty Sled Dogs in Oregon Wildfire
Hundreds of firefighters bravely battled two large wildfired that threatened to merge near the most populated part of Oregon as the governor announce the grim news that dozens of people are missing or unaccounted for in other parts of the state. Skys were turned red and smoke could be seen for miles as fire crews continued their fight against the relentless power and force of the blazes. Thousands of structures have been destroyed and more than 40,000 people have been evacuated with about 500,000 told to leave or prepare to do so. 30 huskies were set loose in an enclosed
Interview with Libby Riddles
Libby Riddles was the first woman to win the Iditarod. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Willard and Mary Riddles, and moved from Minnesota to Alaska just before her 17th birthday. She saw a sprint race and fell in love with mushing. Her first race was the Clines Mini Mart Sprint race in 1978, in which she won first place. After finishing 18th and 20th in the 1980 and 1981 Iditarod races, she decided to breed her own sled dogs in order to advance. She moved to Shaktoolik, Alaska and worked as a fish seller for a short period
Terminator adopts the Predator
Action hero star Arnold Schwarzenegger has introduced the newest member of his animal brood to the world, but this time it’s not a donkey or a miniature pony. Since the start of the Covid-19 lockdown, the actor and former California governor has been sharing his quarantine with his miniature pony Whiskey and donkey Lulu who have been living in his house with him. Both Whiskey and Lulu are free to wander around the star’s house, even sharing snacks with him at the dinner table. Now, Schwarzenegger has unveiled the latest four-legged friend to join his animal family, Dutch! Schwarzenegger
Interview with Rob Cooke
Rob Cooke, was born and raised in Worcester, England. He received his B.A. and M.A. in Humanities in the United Kingdom. Having spent 23 years in the UK Royal Navy as an aircraft technician and then as an engineering officer, he retired in 2005 to live in Canada and pursue the dream of racing the Yukon Quest with his own Siberian Huskies. In 2013, he realized that dream when he crossed the finish line in Fairbanks. This just inspired him more, so in 2015, he entered both the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod and became the first purebred team to
Popular Sled Dog Names
We get asked all the time to suggest names for new additions to families. We have put together a list below of all the names we have come across over the years.
Joe Henderson – Malamute Man
Derived from a lifelong passion to explore the Arctic by dogteam, Joe Henderson and his team of malamutes has taken dogmushing and Arctic exploration to a new level. Never in recorded history has anyone traveled solo for 4-5 months in one of the most brutal environments on earth with a dogteam without resupply, or even so much as seeing another person. Joe and his team has broken several dogmushing records and has accomplished what was said by many to be impossible. The latest book by Joe G Henderson is a must for not only all Malamute lovers but all sled
Iditarod 2021 Lineup Announced
The Iditarod Trail Commitee have just released the first of mushers lined up for the 2021 race from Anchorage to Nome. Entrant # Musher Name Sex City State Country Status 1 Paige Drobny F Cantwell AK USA Veteran 2 Jason Campeau M Rocky Mountain House AB CANADA Veteran 3 Jennifer Campeau F Alberta Canada Rookie 4 Martin Buser M Big Lake AK USA Veteran 5 Riley Dyche M Fairbanks AK USA Veteran 6 Dan Kaduce M Chatanika AK USA Veteran 7 Ryne Olson F Two Rivers AK USA Veteran 8 Sebastien Dos Santos Borges M Chazey-Bons France Rookie 9
Dogs and Heatstroke
Imagine it’s a hot, sunny day and you’ve got a warm coat on. It would be difficult to keep yourself cool and comfortable. This is what summer weather can feel like for our pets. It’s easy for them to overheat and start suffering from heatstroke. But what is heatstroke? How does it affect our pets and what can you do if they overheat? Heatstroke is a serious illness which happens when your pet overheats and their body temperature rises. It’s an emergency situation and needs treatment right away. Our pet’s small size and furry coats means they can’t cool down
White Dream
Four hundred kilometers of icy track to cover in the heart of the Norwegian winter, by -20 ° c, independently, day and night. This is the impressive challenge that awaits Thibaut Branquart and his eight huskies on the eve of the start of the Femundløpet, this legendary race, the realization of this dream born in the novels of Jack London and the adventure stories of his childhood.”White dream” is the chronicle of this dream ready to become reality, of these last days of preparation, immersed in the daily life of the musher and his dogs. Will reality live up to
Full Time Seasonal Assistant Kennel Manager Wanted
Fancy working with sled dogs ? Living and working in Alberta, Canada ? Well now you can. The world-renowned Snowy Owl Sled Dog Tours are looking for a full time assistant Kennel Manager. Snowy Owl is the original sled dog touring company, whos family pioneered the thrilling sport of the sled dog tourism. With over 3 decades of expertise, they are renowned for their unparalleled tours, unmatched advocacy in sled dog welfare and commitment to excellence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B8x0n_8OaA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, include but are not limited to:· Must be active, energetic, outdoor-loving with the highest standards in dog care.· Communicate
Help Us Help Lance
Lance Mackey, winner of 4 consecutive Iditarods, tested positive for drugs after finishing in 21st place in the 2020 race. Lance, was disqualified and since then has apologised to friends, family and fans. He is now trying to recover from his addiction and needs help. Lance has admitted taking drugs to struggling with personal problems. He is a humble person and is too proud to ask for help. He desperately needs the treatment but it is costly and therefore his family has set up a GoFundMe page in order to pay for the treatment that Lance so desperately wants. He
The Artwork of Lorna Dandy
Lorna Dandy is an artist working and living in West Yorkshire where she creates unique and original hand-drawn portraits in coloured pencil and graphite based from your favourite photographs. Lorna is self-taught and strives to achieve highly detailed, realistic portraits of your much loved pets Lorna Dandy at home with her dogs. “I aim to produce beautiful, high-quality, one-off pieces which have a deep personal meaning to you – something that you and your family will treasure for many years to come. I offer a friendly and professional service, so please take a look at my recent work and get
Thomas Waerner wins Iditarod 2020
An English-born musher from Norway running in only his second Iditarod has come first in this years sled dog race across Alaska, one of the few US sports not canceled over fears of the new coronavirus. Wearner, whose official bio states he was born in England and lives in Torpa, Norway, first ran the Iditarod in 2015, when he finished in 17th place and earned Rookie of the Year honors. In 2019, he won the 745mi (1,200km) Finnmarkslopet, the longest sled dog race in Europe. Four time Iditarod winner, Mitch Seavey took a respectable second place. The Iditarod began on
Sled Dogs Crufts Results 2020
Congratulations to all the sled dog breed exhibitors that took part in this years Crufts at the NEC. Below are the full results from Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Canadian Eskimo Dog, Samoyed & Greenland Dog. Congratulations go to the owner of the Samoyed which took Pastoral Group 3 with Ch Nikara Diamond Dancer JW Siberian Husky Judge : Mrs E F Hawthorn Amical Snow White Best of Breed Amical Snow White Ms E L Smith Best Puppy Zarchenski Taboo Zilp at Pocketsibes Dr K & Mr J Brown Dog CC Azgard Spindrift Mrs C A & Mr A J Grisbrooke
Toilet Training
I’ve always found it much easier to toilet train a female rather than a male. Males are territorial and therefore like to mark their territory, resulting in them cocking their hind leg on most things. I’ve also always found paper training to work quickly and easily. Obviously your pup won’t be able to go for a walk until all vaccines are complete, so taking them out in the garden, is a must for now. A young pup may need to go out every few hours in the night as they can’t hold their bladder until at least three months of
Huskies Off Lead
Can I let my sled dog off lead ? Sled dogs are bred to pull sleds. A northern breed is bred to run and so will do just that. Sadly, the biggest cause of husky deaths are road traffic accidents. Some people think their dog will always come back to them and so continue to let him or her off lead. Sadly the day will come when your dog will bolt and no way are they coming back. They could see a rabbit and chase until lost, or worse. There are a number of reasons the breed take off, some
Sled Dogs and Prey Drive
So many people ask the question, are huskies good with kittens or cats ? Huskies have a natural hunting instinct due to the Inuit people using them as hunting dogs. Therefore it’s in the dogs nature to kill anything small. They see it as prey. A husky has a high prey drive and will instinctively kill any small animal whether it be birds, rabbits or cats. Some people think their dogs are fine with small animals, but I would strongly not recommend it. Huskies lure you into a false sense of security and once they have your trust could suddenly
Brent Sass wins his third Yukon Quest
After breaking trail for much of the last two days, a sweaty but happy Brent Sass won the 1,000-mile Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race on Tuesday afternoon in Whitehorse. It was the third Quest victory and the second in a row for Sass, a 40-year-old from Eureka. “This was a slog, there’s no doubt,” he said at the finish line. “… I’ve run 13 Yukon Quests and broke trail 10 times more (in this one) than in any of the other races put together.” Sass crossed the finish line at 1:51 p.m. AST with 11 dogs in harness and
Huskies Digestive System
Huskies are a breed that have a very delicate digestive system and therefore need to be kept on a strict diet. If you have just brought home a little bundle of fluff and your breeder has advised you to stick to the food your puppy is on, then I would strongly recommend it. Changing your pups food will result in causing an upset tummy. A lot of people do this and then think that the new food has caused the problem. So once again change the pups food until they are then seeking vet advice because they just cant shift
Blowing the Coat
It can be a shock as a first time sled dog owner when your dog starts blowing its coat, or shedding as its known. It is quite normal for this to happen though most people are still fazed by the sight of a moulting husky or malamute. Some people think there’s something wrong with their beloved pet and seek vet advice. Others take more drastic measures by shaving the poor canine. I only wish people would do their home work on the breed before taking the plunge into buying one and that breeders made sure prospective owners know what they
Family Searching for Lost Husky after House Fire
It’s tragic to lose one’s home to a fire. But Caroline Graham lost even more when flames destroyed her home in Maynard, Arkansas in the US The single mom and her two daughters lost their beloved husky, Yukon. Caroline and her daughters, 10-year-old Julianna and 2-year-old Isabella, were sound asleep when the fire broke out just before 4 a.m., according to Caroline’s mom Sharah Harris. Caroline’s brother and his best friend were asleep on the two couches in the living room. The fire trapped the young girls in their bedroom, Sharah said. Caroline braved the flames and handed the girls
Woman Sells Cupcakes to Pay for Huskys’ Chemotherapy
Veronica Yoselin Martinez Macias (24) is the proud owner of a Husky and has set up her own cupcake stand in a square called Plaza Zaragoza in the city of Hermosillo in Mexico. Veronica reportedly adopted a husky named Max a few weeks ago. Max is suspected to be suffering from neoplasia, an abnormal and excessive growth of tissue that can potentially form malignant tumours in the body. “He has a lump in his neck and was treated by the vet who said it was an infection. It became smaller but then I touched his body and realised he has
Iditarod Trail Committee Member
Today, the 23rd January 2020, Faye became an Iditarod Trail Committee Member. Becoming a Member of the Iditarod Trail Committee helps support the dogs and mushers of the Iditarod! Membership helps advance dog care, provide logistical support along the trail, advance communication capacity, support the Iditarod Air Force and all other operations of the Iditarod Trail Committee. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race first ran to Nome in 1973. The race starts in Anchorage each year on the first Saturday in March. It ends when the last musher reaches Nome. The race has started in downtown Anchorage since 1983. The
Yukon Quest Committee Member
Today, the 23rd January 2020, Faye became a Yukon Quest Committee Member. The Yukon Quest is a 1000 mile international sled dog race that goes from Fairbanks in Alaska to Whitehorse in Canada. As a committee member, Faye will be able to vote at the Annual General Meeting held in June each year. This years Yukon Quest starts on 1st February For more information go to yukonquest.com
Kennel Club Affiliate Member
Today, the 23rd January 2020, Faye became a Kennel Club Affiliate Member. Affiliate members have an understanding of and an involvement in Kennel Club affairs. Becoming an Affiliate is a rewarding and productive way of contributing to the Kennel Club’s overall aim “to promote in every way the general improvement of dogs.” Affiliate members support an organisation that invests in the future health and welfare of all dogs.
Dallas the husky saves owners life
Brittany Ludlam’s pet husky, Dallas saved her life. Brittany who lives in Texas, started having seizures and was told not to bath, drive or swim in case she had a seizure. A few days ago she had had a rough day and decided she needed a relaxing bath. Whilst in the bath, Brittany started to have a seizure and was woken by her husky, Dallas biting her ear. Dallas also put his nose under Brittany’s chin and pushed as hard as he could to push her face out of the water. Brittany believes that if Dallas had not kept her
Life Below Zero Renewed for Two More Seasons
National Geographic has renewed Life Below Zero for at least another two seasons. They have also renewed spinoff show Life Below Zero : Port Protection for another season. There is also to be a new spinoff show airing in 2021 called Life Below Zero : Next Generation which will have all new cast members that have tried contemporary life and rejected it in favour of braving the Alaskan Wilderness The shows are being created by BBC Studios for National Geographic and will be available on Disney+
Togo Statue Erected in New York Park
Seward Park in New York, recently underwent a $5.9 million renovation which now features new pavements and curbs, benches and tables. It also has a storytelling alcove, fitness equipment, lighting, plants and new lower fences. But more importantly, Seward Park is now home to a bronze statue of Togo. Disney+ worked with NYC Parks to install a plaque alongside the statue of to honour the famous dog that trekked the 260 miles to help deliver life saving serum to children in Nome, Alaska
Send or Receive a Letter Delivered by Dog Sled
The Gold Rush Trail Dog Sled Mail Run is living history over a 4 day annual event. For the past 27 years, on the fourth weekend of January, dog teams and dedicated mushers from near and far, who have been sworn in as official mail carriers have carried Canada Post mail in their dog sleds over the Gold Rush Trail to Barkerville. Special Mail Run envelopes are designed each year with artwork by local artists, printed and sold online and are stamped “Carried by Dog Team”. Once delivered to Barkerville, the mail enters the regular mail system for delivery anywhere
Electric Dog Sleds in China
The latest craze in Beijing, China sees people skating around on an ice rink on an “electric sled”. The sleds are “pulled” by fake Alaskan Malamutes.
Kuskokwim 300 Bethel Alaska Mushers
The Kuskokwim 300 sled dog race is the premiere mid distance race in the world and is known as one of the toughest races in Alaska. The 300 mile stretch goes from Bethel up across the tundra and Kuskokwim River to Aniak and back again. Some of the worlds best mushers have entered the Kuskokwim 300, including Peter Kaiser, Nicholas Petit, Lance Mackey and Jeff King. The full list of mushers entered are Dennis Kananowicz, Wade Marrs, Dave Turner, Joar Leifseth Ulsom, Aaron Peck, Matthew Failor, Richie Diehl, Travis Beals, Tony Browning, Aaron Burmeister, Matt Hall, Will Rhodes, Ramey Smyth,
Jessie Holmes prepares his team for Iditarod 2020
Jessie Holmes, star of National Geographic’s Life Below Zero TV series, continued his preparations for the 2020 Iditarod this week. His lead dog, Kors has been a priceless leader for Jessie’s team since he bought him from Jeff King back in 2005. He went on to win the Yukon Quest 300 in 2016 and the Kobuk 440. Jessie, who won Best Rookie in his first Iditarod, is hoping his months of training will see him in good steed for this years race of over 1000 miles from Anchorage to Nome. Lead dog, Kors is expecting to father his first litter
Deviant Dog to Dream Dog by Lexie Liebhart and Sonia Liebhart
A mother and daughter who rescue and rehome huskies have penned a book to help dog owners train their pets. Sonia Gager-Tomkinson, 61, and her daughter Lexie, 23, are the owners of Horse and Husky, a non-profit making business, based near Bootle. The duo, along with Rob Mason, run the business which currently has 20 husky dogs and offers experiences to the public with their trained dogs. And they are set to use their knowledge to help others, after writing a book, entitled Deviant Dog to Dream Dog, which focuses on the struggles and solutions to doggie problems. Sonia explained
Disney’s new Togo Film
Togo is a 2019 American drama film that debuted on Disney+. The film centers on “two key figures in the 1925 serum run to Nome, also known as the Great Race of Mercy, in which dog-sled teams relayed to transport diphtheria antitoxin serum through harsh conditions over nearly 700 miles to save the Alaskan town of Nome from an epidemic.” The film was directed by Ericson Core, produced by Kim Zubick, written by Tom Flynn and stars Willem Dafoe, Julianne Nicholson, Christopher Heyerdahl, Michael Gaston, Michael McElhatton, Jamie McShane, Michael Greyeyes, Thorbjørn Harr, Shaun Benson and Nikolai Nikolaeff. The film
Jeff King receives Red Lantern Award for First Time
You’d think Jeff King has seen and done it all in more than 40 years of mushing, but last weekend brought him to a new place in his career. Last place. “I can honestly say this is the first Red Lantern award I’ve ever won,” King said Saturday at a brief awards ceremony at Alpine Creek Lodge, the finish line for the Alpine Creek 200 and 300 sled dog races. A minute later, King received another award, this one for winning the 200-mile race. King, a four-time Iditarod winner, was the only musher to compete in the 200-mile race. Four
Saving a Siberian Husky from a Dog Meat Market in China
In the video below you will see when an American in China came across some dogs that were being sold for meat. He noticed that one of them was a Siberian Husky, so he agreed to buy the husky from the men, therefore saving the dogs life. To find out more about the Dog Meat Trade and what you can do to stop it, visit the Humane Society International website
The Artwork of Jon Van Zyle
Internationally well known Alaskan artist, Jon Van Zyle has spent over four decades capturing the essence of Alaska’s landscapes, wildlife, people and Sports. His original paintings and reproductions are represented in many galleries in the United States and Europe. 37th Annual 2019 Official Iditarod Print “Clean Up Crew” Signed Limited Edition 400 Art is his life and Alaska, all Alaska has been his inspiration. Jon has twice completed the 1049 miles of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race between Anchorage and Nome. Since 1979, Jon has been the race’s official artist and in 2004 was inducted into the Iditarod Hall
The Artwork of Cameo Anderson
I love husky artwork. But.. I can honestly say I have never seen anything like the illustrations by Cameo Anderson. Her style is unique. Not only can she draw husky fur like no other she also manages to capture the essence of the individual dog. Cameo manages to also cover a vast range of styles. From the unbelievable life like almost photo realistic dog hairs to a cute, graphic style that would look great on tshirts, bags etc. Cameo also manages to melt these two styles into one that meets in the middle and has a great disney-esque feel to
Is this the first ever Siberian Husky ?
An 18,000 year old frozen puppy has been found in Siberia and scientists can’t decide if this is a dog or a wolf. Could this be one of the first ever Siberian Huskies ? Now named Dogor, a local word for friend, it was found near Yakutsk in eastern Siberia. The male’s nose, teeth and fur are in remarkable condition. It is “possibly the oldest dog ever found”, researcher Love Dalen said, adding that it was “amazingly well-preserved even before they cleaned it up”. It feels like a “very recently dead animal”, he said. The body’s age was measured by
UK’s Youngest Freight Dog World Champion
Meet Daisy Devlin. When Daisy was just five years old she went on a dog rig accompanied by her grandmother. Aged 8, Daisy entered her first race with a Canadian Eskimo Dog called Zoran. At age 10, Daisy was running a young Greenland Dog called Cronus, and went on to win the Siberian Husky Club Junior Championshp This year her first ever race with a two dog team of Greenland Dogs, she took part in the WSA Dryland Championships in Firle and won the Junior Freight Championship. Now aged at just 12 year old, Daisy is the UK’s Youngest Frieght
WSA Dryland World Championships AMWA Firle 2019
East Sussex was recently the location for this years WSA Dryland Championships. Hosted by AWMA (the Alaskan Malamute Working Association), the event took place at Firle Estate in the heart of the South Downs National Park just 60 miles from the centre of London. The WSA World Championships typically attract around 200 competitors from over 20 countries with 100’s of sled dogs taking part. View the Event Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17j6GHLuZnM For Full Results visit the event page
Shania Twain Arrives by Dog Sled for Half Time Show
Shania Twain arrived by dog sled to perform at the CFL Grey Cup half time show in Ottawa. With snow on the ground, she was greeted by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. Watch the Clip https://northernwolf.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/shania-twain-dogsled-cfl-grey-cup-half-time-show.mp4
Sled Dog Soldiers
August 1915. Two officers of the French Army embark on an incredible secret mission: to bring 450 sled dogs from Alaska and Canada to France. Will they succeed in carrying out their mission on time? The objective: to save the Eastern front from German invasion with the help of the sled dogs – the only way to penetrate the snow-filled Vosges and bring much-needed supplies and ammunition to starving and injured French soldiers. The lives of thousands of soldiers are at stake. View the Trailer Captain Louis Moufflet and Lieutenant René Haas, aided by the legendary dogsled driver Scotty Allan,
Balto Statue Central Park New York City
My son, Oliver and I, were lucky enough to spend a week in New York recently on “vacation”. We visited all the usual sites : Empire State Building (twice), Top of the Rockefeller Center, Times Square, Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty. We even rode bikes around Central park. But we couldnt visit Central Park in New York without visiting the famous Balto Statue. As with most of the statues in Central Park, they are situated off the main path. The Balto statue is at a crossroads of 3 paths and is raised around 5 feet in the air on
Christmas Cards 2019 – A Huge Thankyou
Wow – thankyou We have received your Christmas Card order and we will get them out to you in the post as soon as possible. Dont forget – not only have you ordered some fantastic well designed luxury Christmas Cards but you are also helping sled dog welfare charities who will receive 10% of your order total. Sibes and Sled Dogs says “Thank you”, Malamute Matters says “Thank you”, Northernwolf says “Thank You” We hope you enjoy your purchase
Homestead Rescue
Idyllic in nature, the concept of living a scaled-down, simpler, off-the-grid life has gained popularity in recent years, but the initial results for many budding homesteaders have been disappointing. The learning curve is steep, especially in the most dangerous and isolated locations across the country. Many families are not equipped with the skills, experience or knowledge of how to grow food, find water, harness power or deal with the threat of predators. In “Homestead Rescue,” craftsman and survival expert Marty Raney — joined by daughter Misty, a farmer, and son Matt, a hunter and fisherman — attempt to teach these
The Great Alaskan Race
In 1925’s historic great race of mercy, a group of brave mushers travel 700 miles to save the small children of Nome, Alaska from a deadly epidemic. After overcoming personal tragedy, widowed father and champion musher Leonhard ‘Sepp’ Seppala steps up in the midst of a diphtheria outbreak in Nome, Alaska to deliver the anti-toxin to the hospital. With his own child’s life on the line, Sepp battles the impossible, accompanied by his pack of sled dogs. View the trailer below Cast The cast of The Great Alaskan Race includes : Brian Presley … Leonhard Seppala Treat Williams Treat Williams
Arctic Dogs
Swifty the Arctic Fox (Jeremy Renner) works in the mailroom of the Arctic Blast Delivery Service but dreams of one day becoming a Top Dog (the Arctic’s star husky courier). To prove himself worthy of the Top Dog role, Swifty secretly commandeers one of the sleds and delivers a mysterious package to a secret location. He stumbles upon a hidden fortress, where he comes face to face with Otto Von Walrus (John Cleese), a blubbery evil genius, who walks around on mechanical legs and commands a loyal army of oddly polite puffin henchmen. Swifty soon discovers Otto Von Walrus’ plan to drill beneath Arctic surface to unleash enough ancient gas
What Makes Sled Dogs Run ?
Fast, exciting, well trained working sled dog teams are the result of careful behind the scenes planning and hard work. Successful mushers are knowledgeable in such diverse areas as kennel management, canine behaviour, nutrition, veterinary care, psychology, physical conditioning, housing and transportation. Wise mushers soon learn that success or failure in any of these areas affects performance dramatically. Considering this fact it is obvious that the welfare of the dogs is of paramount importance. Team and driver develop a close, trusting relationship because of the amount of time they spend together. To betray that trust by not meeting all of
10 Common Health Problems in Huskies
Compared to other breeds, Huskies are outstandingly healthy. But this doesn’t mean that they are already free from any diseases. Some of these common health problems include the following: 1. Zinc Deficiency or Zinc Responsive DermatosisLike you, your dogs also need sufficient supply of zinc in their body. If not, Siberian Huskies may suffer from hair loss on their elbows, feet, hocks, and most especially in their eyelids, chin and lips area. With this problem, consulting your vet for advises will surely help. Supplements may help like zinc supplement but still, guidance of vet will be best assurance. 2. Corneal
Life Below Zero Returns – Season 12
National Geographic Channel’s Emmy-winning reality series that follows people living in the Arctic, Life Below Zero, has returned for its 12th season. The show, which has been on the air for six years and was one of National Geographic Channel’s most-popular shows last year, was just nominated for two Emmys: Outstanding Picture Editing For An Unstructured Reality Program (which it won last year) and Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program (which it won in 2016). Fan-favorite Sue Aikens is returning for season 12, and so are the Hailstones, Jessie Holmes, Andy Bassich, Glenn Villeneuve and Ricko DeWilde. Season 12
Kobuk 440 Sponsorship
We are very proud to have sponsored this years Kobuk 440 Sled Dog Race in Alaska. We are cheering for Life Below Zero star, Jessie Holmes You can keep up to date on the race here
Samoyed Wins the Pastoral Group at Crufts 2019
Charleen, a Samoyed from Portugal, won the Pastoral Best in Group title at Crufts 2019 , qualifying her for a place in the Best in Show final which was won by a Papillon from Belgium. Charleen (Multi Ch Dorian Spring Charleen Lumiere de la Vie), 6, along with her owner and handler, Daria Silva, beat the other Best in Breed winners from the Pastoral group to earn a place in the Best in Show competiton. Almost 21,000 dogs have competed over the four days for one of just seven places in the Crufts final and a chance to win the
Peter Kaiser wins Iditarod 2019
A young Pete Kaiser had the drive to learn about racing sled dogs and the family and community to support his passion. Years later, he won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Growing up, Kaiser had plenty of sled dogs to choose from at his parents’ kennel in Bethel, a rural community in southwest Alaska. He got his first taste of success as a senior in high school when he won a 65-mile (105-kilometer) race. From there, the competitions and prizes kept getting bigger. On Wednesday, the 31-year-old captured the crowning glory in the sport, the Iditarod, a grueling test
Dallas Seaveys New Kennel
With the new year approaching, that means new opportunities. Four-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey is ringing in 2019 with a new plan for the future, and a new kennel in Talkeetna to make it all happen. “We found our spot, and are working on developing the ultimate sled dog playground,” said Seavey, discussing his new Talkeetna property. “You have to build piece by piece.” The 31-year-old musher has been working on the new playground for a decade, and can finally call it home. “We worked around the clock for 10 years to get where we are now,” Seavey said. The
Lance Mackey to enter Iditarod 2019
Four time Iditarod winner, Lance Mackey of Fairbanks, Alaska, has submitted his entry for the Last Great Race in 2019. His entry is still open to review by the Iditarod Qualifying Review Board, but due to Lance’s outstanding pedigree in the race, surely its nothing more than a formality. Lance Mackeys Comeback Kennel
The Husky Trail 2019
The Husky Trail (7th April 2019) is perhaps the most unique of events, spending five days sledding through the rolling highlands and deep forests of Lapland is guaranteed to be an experience you will never forget. Your challenge will be to sled 250km from Norway, into Sweden through untouched nature, in order to finish at the world famous Ice Hotel (the original!) in Jukkasjarvi! Beginning in the Arctic city of Tromso, you’ll be taken to the Dog Sled Centre in order to meet your new companions. After meeting and greeting your new furry friends, you will dive straight into the spirit of
Charity Hug A Husky Oldham December 2018
We will be holding a Hug-A-Husky stall at the Winter Charity Fun Day at Madhlo Youth Zone in Oldham on 1st December 2018 from 12pm onwards. Donations will be forwarded to the events organiser in aid of Mind (Mental Health charity) and Clic Sargent (Childrens cancer charity). Other things happening at the event include Live acts including singers and dance performances, bouncy castles, pony rides, horse shows, fashion show, raffle prizes and much more. Come along and meet Northernwolf and say hi to Spirit, Angel, Baby and Cyrus.
Husky Love by Ryan Rumbolt
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The Last Alaskans Returns – Season 4
The Discovery Channel’s reality series The Last Alaskans will return for a fourth season that will air late this year, and original cast member Bob Harte’s death will be part of the new season, even though he died last year. Harte died from cancer on July 22, 2017, about two months after season three concluded airing, but while season four was in production. He was 66. The exceptional reality series — which started on Animal Planet before moving to Discovery — will return in the fourth quarter of this year. Season three aired in the spring of 2017, and
Life Below Zero Returns – Season 11
National Geographic Channel’s Emmy-winning reality series that follows people living in the Arctic, Life Below Zero, will return this Autumn. The show, which has been on the air for five years and was one of National Geographic Channel’s most-popular shows last year, was just nominated for two Emmys: Outstanding Picture Editing For An Unstructured Reality Program (which it won last year) and Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program (which it won in 2016). Fan-favorite Sue Aikens is returning for season 11, and so are the Hailstones, Jessie Holmes, Andy Bassich, and Glenn Villeneuve. The show has also added a new
The Number One Rule of owning a Siberian Husky
Some husky owners think they have their dogs well trained to come back to them when off-lead. It is a sad but true fact that, huskies tend to draw you into a false sense of security until one day instinct will kick in and your beloved friend will be off. Too many huskies end up in road traffic accidents because of this. The Siberian Husky is not a obedient dog and so tends to do whatever they please. They are also great escape artists and will try and means necessary to get out and run whether this be climbing a
Mitch Seavey – A Mushers Goodbye
Three-time Iditarod champ Mitch Seavey, the oldest man ever to lead Alaska’s Last Great Race into Nome, says he’s sitting out the 2019 running of the Superbowl of sled-dog sports. No, the soon to turn 60-year-old musher isn’t retiring. He’s protesting. “For the first time in 25 years, I won’t sign up for the Iditarod Race (on the) last Saturday of June,” he wrote in a Wednesday missive to members of the Iditarod Official Finisher’s Club. “I love the Iditarod Race, and I am willing to accept a lot of things I don’t really agree with. But there are two
Jessie Holmes off to a great start of Iditarod 2018
National Geographic Channels star of Life Below Zero, Jessie Holmes, of Nenana, Alaska got off to a great start in this years Iditarod. The alaskan rookie, was the first out of the checkpoint at Rainy Pass, and continues to do very well for his first ever attempt at the 1000+ mile sled dog race from Anchorage to Nome. With the well known veterans, Lance Mackey and Dallas Seavey, not competing this year, the field is open for anyone to win the race. The winner is expected to take up to 10 days to complete the gruelling trek over Alaskas snow
Limited Edition Walking Belt and Lead Set
We have teamed up with the great people over at MM Dog Gear to bring you a limited edition of their popular Walking Belt and lead set. Available in several colours, three different sizes and two different lead lengths, this set comprises of a padded walking belt with fixed bungees and link. The lead is available in 120cm or 220cm versions and has a handle at both ends. What makes this limited edition special is the inclusion of a FREE removable “Great Northern Sled Dog Walk 2017” strip that fastens to the back of the belt. We have managed to
Shannon De Bruin and her famous sled dogs
Shannon de Bruin, of Arcticsun Kennels in Edmonton, Canada, is the owner of some rather famous huskies.
The Samoyed AKA The Smiling Sammy
Today, we know the Samoyed as a fluffy canine companion, but the term was originally coined to describe ethnic groups of reindeer herders living in western Siberia in the late 19th century. The herders used dogs to protect their herds from bears and wolves by barking loudly – a trait they’ve still kept to this day! They were also used at times to help reindeer pull the sledges during migratory journeys. TemperamentAccording to the Breed Standard, the Samoyed ‘displays affection to all mankind’. This is true as long as they have plenty of human company. They are not a breed
Rally Season Calendar 2017 / 2018
Experience what its really like to run sled dogs by visiting a rally. OCTOBER 28th & 29th SDAS Sherwood, Notts http://sdas.org.uk/28th & 29th AMWA Kings Forest, Thetford http://www.amwa.org.uk/events/events-summary/ NOVEMBER 11th & 12th SHCGB Warren Wood, Thetford http://siberianhuskyclub.org.uk/the-husky/working/rally-brochure/11th & 12th SDAS Venue TBC http://sdas.org.uk/11th & 12th SSHC Culbin, Scotland http://scottishshc.org.uk/ 18th & 19th SHCGB Carron Valley, Scotland http://siberianhuskyclub.org.uk/the-husky/working/rally-brochure/18th & 19th AMWA Forest of Dean, Glocs http://www.amwa.org.uk/events/events-summary/18th & 19th BSHRA R2/ Cranwich http://www.huskyracing.org.uk/calendar/bshra-cranwich/18th & 19th BSA Ringwood, Hants https://www.facebook.com/groups/britishsleddogactivities/ 25th & 26th UCSC Sherwood, Notts http://ucsc.org.uk/events.html25th & 26th SHCGB Cranwich, Thetford http://siberianhuskyclub.org.uk/the-husky/working/rally-brochure/25th AMWA Swinley, Berks( Night Trek) http://www.amwa.org.uk/events/events-summary/ DECEMBER 2nd & 3rd
Choosing a Siberian Husky Puppy
Selecting your first Siberian Husky puppy from a litter is an important decision.You are about to choose your latest family member and you need to be sure that your new pet will fit in well with your family’s lifestyle, as well as be healthy for years to come. Here are some basics on Husky puppy selection to help you decide: It is ok to say noFirst and foremost it is ok to say ‘no’, and not feel compelled to make a decision on the spot. Introducing a new family member is a long-term life-changing decision. You don’t want to make
Husky Shot Glass
This shot glass is made with wire/foil armature
Poseable Husky Puppy
This poseable husky puppy is 100% handmade Using clay, faux fur and wire frame, completed with acrylic paint and varnish Length 50cm A commisioned work by Malina Toys More from Malina Toys Available to buy via Etsy
Husky Hubcaps
This sculpture was made from old car hubcaps/wheel trims collected from the side of the road.
What shall I feed my husky ?
Siberian Huskies require a comparatively small amount of food for their size. They have a very high metabolism – a little food will usually last them a long way. Their ancestors were trained to travel long distances, pulling a light load, on the smallest amount of food. Huskies are very unlike other dog breeds when it comes to feeding. Breeds like Labradors and Beagles will eat as much as you put in front of them, often to the point of becoming sick. Huskies watch their intake much more carefully: If a Husky is full, they will not eat.If a Husky
Is it ok to feed a raw diet to sled dogs ?
Raw dog food diets are controversial. But the popularity of the diets — which emphasize raw meat, bones, fruits, and vegetables — is rising. Sled dogs have long eaten raw food diets. Extending those feeding practices to the family pet is a more recent idea, proposed in 1993 by Australian veterinarian Ian Billinghurst. He called his feeding suggestions the BARF diet, an acronym that stands for Bones and Raw Food. Billinghurst suggested that adult dogs would thrive on an evolutionary diet based on what canines ate before they became domesticated: Raw, meaty bones and vegetable scraps. Grain-based commercial pet foods,
Royal Canin Medium / Maxi Junior / Adult
Put simply – Royal Canin is one of the best dry dog foods money can buy. Royal Canin Medium Puppy (Ideal for Husky Puppies) Medium-sized dogs are famous for their energy, and were historically working dogs. Whether your medium dog is an indoor companion or spends time hunting outdoors, Royal Canin Medium formulas help these dogs maintain natural defences throughout their life, while providing the balanced energy the medium dog needs to maintain a healthy weight. Helps maintain digestive healthSupports high energy needs of intense growthSupports healthy skeletal developmentSupports immune system health100% Complete and Balanced Nutrition100% Satisfaction GuaranteedMedium Puppy is
Introducing the Samoyed
The Samoyed is gentle and dependable in heart and mind,robust and spirited in body.
Introducing the Alaskan Malamute
When you first see an Alaskan Malamute, it’s easy to be impressed by his large stature,
The escaping Husky
How to keep your husky from escaping is a frightening problem that has plagued many owners. There are two things to consider if you have an escape artist of a dog: why he tries to escape in the first place, and what you can do to stop him. Sled Dogs roam for all kinds of reasons, and in many cases, it will depend on the personality of your individual dog.Here are some of the most common causes. Protecting territoryIf your dog tends to bark or howl whenever neighbours come into their back gardens or strange sounds are heard on the
How to stop your Husky from digging your garden
Does your garden resemble a lunar landscape full of craters? Then you must own a Husky that loves to dig holes. Why do some huskies love to dig as much as they do? Dogs dig to: Find water. If there is no stream nearby then the keen nose of the canine can detect water under the ground. The dogs will dig a hole until they hit ground water. In the cold temperatures they will dig a hole through the ice to get to a water source. Follow the scent of burrowing animals or insects. If there is snow on the
How Healthy are Huskies
Like all breeds there may be some health issues, like hip dysplasia and eye disease in Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes. Some dogs may be faced with these health challenges in their lives, but the majority of Sled Dogs are healthy dogs. Compared to other breeds, they maintain a healthy weight on less food, but you should feed them a high-quality protein-based food. We Huskies are by nature fastidiously clean and free from body odor and parasites. The Northern Breeds are noted as ʺeasy keepersʺ requiring relatively small amounts of food for their size. They were bred to pull a
Crufts 2017 Results
As the American Cocker Spaniel, Sh Ch Afterglow Miami Ink, is crowned this years Supreme Champion at Crufts 2017, the Worlds Biggest Dog Show, we ask, how did the sled dog breeds do at the NEC in Birmingham. Unfortunately, non of the sled dog breeds made a huge impact at this years Crufts, not one sled dog breed made it past the Breed stages. Heres a rundown of the sled dog breeds results for 2017: ALASKAN MALAMUTE BEST OF BREEDCH FOLLOW MY DREAMS POLARNI USVIT VIA DREAMWOLVESOwner: MISS S WOLFE BEST PUPPYSNOWSHOES SPIRIT OF SAKARIOwner: MRS J E SMITH DOG
Roger Lee
The first guy through the line for sign-up this summer was Roger Lee. He grew up in England but now resides in the United States. He’s currently on sabbatical from the Air Force. For the 2017 race, he’ll be running a team of Scott Janssen dogs. Lt Col Snow Dog says his favorite race is the Copper Basin 300. We’ll see if that changes after he completes his first Iditarod. If there’s a rookie on the trail this year that should be well prepared for the frigid temperatures of the relocated northern route, It’s Lt. Col. Snow Dog. As a
Iditarod 2017
The 45th running of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race began Saturday with a reminder of the past at the front of the pack. Ryan Redington, the grandson of race co-founder Joe Redington Sr., was the first of 72 mushers to drive a team down Fourth Avenue for the ceremonial start of a 1,000-mile race that will soon move to more remote parts of Alaska. As usual, downtown streets were closed to accommodate hundreds of barking dogs and thousands of adoring fans. Teams took off in two-minute intervals, and most of those waiting for their turn lined up on streets
Learning Fat Burning Secrets from Sled Dogs
With tongue and tail wagging wildly, Larry the lead dog crossed the finish line in March in sunny Nome, Alaska, after running 1,131 miles to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race for the third year in a row. To most mortals, Larry looks like a happy but nondescript, scrawny mutt. To sled dog mushers, he is a mini legend that simply needs no introduction. To scientists, Larry may hold the key to a physiological mystery. Specifically, sled dogs seem to flip an internal switch that acutely changes how they burn fat calories, allowing them to keep going and going and
Fat Dogs = Pancreatitis
To understand pancreatitis, it helps to know a few things about this gland whose proper functioning is so essential to life. The pancreas is one of the largest glands in the body. It lies behind the stomach and the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine. Because of its long shape it also borders the liver, spleen and kidneys. Its main functions comprise the production of insulin to regulate sugar metabolism, and the production of digestive enzymes. The most important of these enzymes are protease, amylase and lipase, for the digestion of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, respectively. These potent
Symptoms of Hip Dysplasia in Huskies
Canine hip dysplasia is a form of arthritis. The word “dysplasia” means abnormal growth or structure. If your husky has canine hip dysplasia, the leg bone and pelvic (hip) bone don’t fit like a ball into a catcher’s mitt because the cup formed by the pelvic bone is too shallow. The leg bone slides out of the pelvic socket and may dislocate. Painful arthritis can develop in your dog. Dysplasia can occur in one or both of your dog’s hips. Large breed dogs are prone to hip dysplasia, including St. Bernards, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Rottweilers. Luckily
UK Sled Dog Musher Starts Iditarod Training
An Andover international sled dog musher has started her training for the Iditarod Trail in 2017. Mel Andrews and and her 24 huskies began training this month for the 1000 mile race in Alaska, USA. Mel, who has already made British history with finishes in Femundløpet 600 and Finnmark 500, is ranked amongst the top mushers in the world. She is currently looking for support from businesses. Visit the website : madsleddogs.com
Dragons Den Husky Pair in New Business Venture
Just over a year after being turned down by members of the Dragons Den team, husky ride business owners Vickie Pullin and Chantelle Goddard-Jones have announced plans to expand. Even though the TV dragons rejected their request for £100,000 in return for a 20 per cent stake in their Arctic Quest business, the pair say they have worked hard and made good progress since. And it has led to the creation of a second business, K9 Quest, which will be based at a site in Fleet Lane, Bredon’s Hardwick, near Tewkesbury. Vickie, Chantelle and a new member of staff, Russ
Tragedy as Rescue Dog Campaigner Collapses
A RESCUE dog campaigner collapsed and died just days before the opening of a new husky trail which he worked tirelessly to transform into a reality. Tributes have flooded in from across the north-west to John Duxbury, who was the driving force behind Sibes and Sled Dogs Husky Welfare, after his sudden death at the age of 55. His wife Christine and fellow husky rescue volunteers have vowed to press ahead with the track’s unveiling, after securing the backing of insurance giants XLCR, in John’s memory. Christine said: “It’s just all a bit numb at the moment but we are
TGI Fridays and VR Husky Sledding
A 360-degree virtual reality (VR) experience is set to visit a number of TGI Fridays restaurants this Christmas, as part of the brand’s #JingleEffect campaign. Participants will be transported to Lapland Province, where a sled pulled by 10 huskies will transport them around the snow-capped landscape. The Oculus VR headsets fill users’ entire field of vision, and they track head movements with a gyroscope, orientation sensor and accelerometer. When combined, these features trick the brain into feeling as though the individual has physically entered a new world. In a bid to provide a real-life experience, the content was filmed in