Category: Dogs

Sled Run

Barely enough snow but we gave it a try anyway.

Tales from the Queen

This is another chapter in the annals of Queen Nikki the 1st. A true story that has a lesson or two in husky behavior and training. The most prized treat and possession of my dogs are marrow bones. They are cheap and sliced up… Continue Reading “Tales from the Queen”

Husky Mobile

In slow motion:

Poland Spring Kennels

My partner Jonathan running the Seppala’s up in Maine.

Living in the moment

Dogs live in the moment:   If you follow the famous mushers like Martin Buser (4-time Iditarod winner), this is something you’re going to hear often.   It’s one of those sayings that is easily passed by without much thought. In fact, it’s taken… Continue Reading “Living in the moment”

Togo – The True Hero

Togo – A Capsule History Above: Togo, immediately after completion of the 1925 Nome Serum Run. Named after Heihachiro Togo, a Japanese Admiral who fought in the war between Russia and Japan (1904-5) as well as other conflicts. Born: Estimated to be 1913, according to many… Continue Reading “Togo – The True Hero”

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SIBERIAN HUSKY

Part One – Siberian Origins Used with permission from Mr. Mick Brent – Dreamcatcher Siberian Huskies/The Siberian Husky Welfare Association (UK) (Below – Siberian Sled dogs photographed circa 1901 by Vladimir Jochelson/Dina Brodskava during the Jessup North Pacific Expedition) The dogs we now know… Continue Reading “A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SIBERIAN HUSKY”

Husky Spirits in the Sky

They hear a voice from deep inside, when those speak, they must abide. They whisper tales of long ago, when huskies thrived in ice and snow. Lonely nights without much food, they gladly gave their servitude. Adventures waiting each new day, man and dogs,… Continue Reading “Husky Spirits in the Sky”

Rescue & Awareness

This post is geared more to the new husky owner, and it is important to be aware of some things for the good of both dog and family. Huskies are strong dogs, and with that also comes a strong will. Many people believe in… Continue Reading “Rescue & Awareness”

Happy Birthday Cooper!

  On December 3, 2014 another husky soul arrived in this world. I wasn’t there for his first two months, but I imagine his birth was like all of those before him. In fact, I didn’t even know about him until one day at… Continue Reading “Happy Birthday Cooper!”