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Racing Team

Meet Oscar! Oscar is a veteran racer who has run many races including the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest 450. Oscar is very determined and runs alone because he can’t stand any slacking! Oscar runs lead, wheel and team and is an incredible athlete!

This is Marley! Marley is a beautiful boy who loves to hit the trail. Last year was his first year participating in some races and he outdid our expectations! We are excited to see what Marley will do this year. Marley runs swing, team and wheel.

Meet fiery Cleo! Cleo is one of Michelle’s main leaders and excels out in a race. She is nervous around people and loves to chew to be loose on a training run. Crowds freak her out but in the wilderness with her team she excels. She can only run with another strong leader as she is so bossy. Cleo has run the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest along with many mid distance races.

This is Floyd. Floyd is a veteran of many races and has run the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest as well as many other races. Floyd is a great leader and loves the ladies. Floyd is kind and gentle and his favorite place is on the trail.

Meet Zack! Zack is affectionately known as one of the Rednecks. He and his brother Waylon are inseparable. Zack is full of enthusiasm and mischief. He loves his job and works super hard! Waylon and Zack are the teams cheerleaders.

Meet Miss Maggie. Maggie is Ice’s sister and also a talented leader. Maggie is all business and loves to run lead and get down the trail. Sje also loves to head out for hours on adventures with her sister Ice! Maggie was a key member in our YQ 450 team last year. Watch out for Maggie this year!

This is Bugsy. Bugsy is an amazing leader and you will often see him in single lead charging down the trails. Bugsy loves people and loves to cuddle. Bugsy has run many races and we look forward to seeing him on the race trail this winter.

This is Danny. Danny is full of enthusiasm for ANY task and you will see him either running with a strong female or alone. He is full of energy and is always first off the straw and ready to go. Danny is a strong wheel dog

This is Ice. Ice is a super sweet gal who loves to play and loves to run off on adventures with her friends. Ice had a super hard time holding weight so she just ran the YQ250 last year. Since being spayed this summer she has gained weight and is looking great! We are excited to see her on the YQ trail this year.

Meet Seline!!! Seline the wonder dog we often call her. Seline survived parvovirus, a deadly virus that often kills puppies. Seline lost many of her siblings to this terrible virus but she and her sister Adira survived. Seline is a string hard working young gal who is excited to get on the trail ANYTIME!

Introducing Rocky!!!! Rocky came to us from Jessie Holmes kennel. He is a strong young male that can pull a sled all by himself. Rocky has grown to be a valuable member of TLK and we are excited to watch him in the races this year.

Meet Miss Bailey!!! Bailey is a young three year old female who races last year and finished every race she started. Bailey is a cheerleader and at every stop she starts harness banging and hitting the line. Bailey has a bright future!

Mammalek is a talented three year old who is excited to hit the racing trail this year. A daughter of Cleo, she has many of Cleos amazing traits such as drive and ability. Mammalek can run anywhere in the team and is working on becoming a leader.

This is little Astro! Astro is such a powerhouse in the team. He is a little spark plug that propels the team forward down the trail. Astro has started inlead this year and is quite a pairing with his brother Banshee. Astro is one of our favorites for sure!!

Bentley is a great three year old male who is all about getting down the trail as fast as possible. Bentley runs anywhere in the team and has started running in lead as well. His Mom is Chia and his Dad is Brute who were both on our race team’s for years.

Lambo is one of our all star leaders who is sitting on top of his house like a king. Lambo has tons of energy and he is happiest on the trail. Lambo is now 6 and his favorite place is up in the lead charging down the trail.

Rupert is ready to hit the trail; again this year. Rupert was such a promising two year old he ended up running the Kobuk 440 last year and finished it! He was a super asset to the team. Rupert is happy and hard driving!

This handsome boy is Diago. Diago is Bentleys brother and he has turned into a really focused leader this year. Diago ran many races last year and he will be on Ed’s team this yea

Meet Larry! Larry is super popular as he is just Larry! Larry is happy and lucky, gets along with everyone and can run anywhere in the team. Larry is a fan favorite and he loves new adventures!

This is Banshee. Banshee is Astros brother and is a real spark plug in the team. He has become a talented leader this year as well. Last year was his first year racing and he finished every race he started.

Eastwood: Super big strong boy! He is brother to Bronson and he has started running lead this summer. Eastwood loves to travel with his brother Bronson. He is father to our litter of pups this summer.

Waylon, known as one of the rednecks, is a gorgeous boy who has been on the A team for a few years. Waylon is a cheerleader and a hard puller and often pops the snowhook holding the team back. Waylon is Zacks brother

Meet little Suna. Don’t let her small package confuse you, she is a powerhouse. Suna is a major cheerleader and runs often in lead. You can her far away from the checkpoint barking with excitement heading down the trail.

This is Adira. She is Seline’s twin sister and is just as talented. Adira has been running lead and is another cheerleader on the team. She is enjoying new trails and we are excited to see her at her first race.

Dougall is one of the younger dogs on the main team. At a very young age he decided he was too good for his littermates and wanted to run with the big boys. Dougall has really matured over the last year and is just starting to run in lead. Last year he ran the Iditarod on Ed’s team and Ed was very impressed with his athletic ability and being calm in any situation.

Bronson is a sweet gentle boy. He is a big strong male who puts it all on the line. He loves to have free time with his brother Eastwood. Bronson runs anywhere in the team but is also running lead a bit.

Meet Caroline, she is a pup from Leo and Maggie. Caroline was an only child and is a little stand offish at times but is very much an individual. She is an incredible sled dog and has a fast trot. From her first time in harness I do not ever need to watch her. She does her job and does it well! She loves free time with her Mom, Maggie and often plays in the free run pen with her.

Onxy is hard working three-year-old female that ran on the b team last year and successfully finished many mid distance races. Onyx is very strong and a large female. She loves her sister Hawk who is smaller and gentler. Onxy protects Hawk. Onxy has a beautiful coat and does really well in cold temperatures. Onxy is an excellent wheel dog.

Nares is a shy male who is an incredible sled dog. He is very quiet but paired with Finn or Hazel he gains confidence and is a great leader. Nares has been getting stronger every year and we are excited to see how he does this year.

Gone now

Hawk is an intense three year old female who runs a lot in Ed’s team. Hawk became one of Ed’s main leaders last year. Hawk is shy with people but very driven on the trail. Hawk’s protector and best friend is her sister Onyx.

Meet Odin. Odin is a yearling that is a beautiful young boy. He is a strong, smart and ready to hit the trail. Odin has tons of promise and will be running with the yearling team this year.

Skinny Mini is a nutty as her name. She is full of sass and energy. Skinny mini loves life to the FULL!!!!!

Mustang is a super hard driving lady! At 5 years old she has already been racing for a couple years and finishes every race she starts. The longer the race gets the stronger she becomes. She loves to play tricks on the other dogs and also loves to flirt with the young guys!

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Apollo is beautiful 10 year old that is an excellent leader. Apollo is a great teacher to other learning lead. He is very serious about his job! Apollo has run many Iditarods and Yukon Quests. Apollo also loves to collect stuff and keep at his circle and his house!

Darth is Apollos brother and another excellent leader. Darth is very shy but very serious about his job! He has run the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod. Darth enjoys running with his brother and also loves the jogging group.

Meet Mai Tai! Mai Tai is a beautiful girl. I often call Mai Tai earth mother because she is always worried about everyone’s well bring. On a trail run she often comes back to check on me. Mai Tai is an excellent pack dog and last year was my support on the Chilkoot Trail. She carried all my emergency supplies and warm clothes.

This is Zambucca. He is also known as Bucca or BooBoo! Bucca has to be one of the happiest dogs I have ever met. He is so excited about every activity we do. A run in harness, going for a hike or a drive in the truck. He is a big boy but has run many Yukon Quests and Iditarods. Bucca is a great trainer for the pups.

This is “old Moose”. He is called Old Mooose because we got a dog that was called Moose so we now have a young and old Moose! Moose is a bit stand offish but he loves to eat and is very vocal at meal time. Moose loves to hang out with his young friends and cruise the neighborhood.

Chia! Meet super all star Chia! Chia has finished many 1000 mile races and always well. She is a strong driver that is excellent anywhere in the team including lead and wheel. She is very excited about being on the trail and you can usually hear her cheering as we arrive at a checkpoint!

Splash is brother to Kale and Chia is his sister. Splash is very enthusiastic still at 7 years old and cannot be put in until last as he loves to chew his harness because he cannot handle the hook up excitement. Splash also cheers loudly down the trail along with his siter Chia!

Kale is one of Michelle’s main men! Kale is an incredible leader but can also be a rascal in training. He is always smiling and ready to give anyone a hug. He enjoys also going for loose runs with the jogging group. Kale has a large fan club that love to see him at the races.

Dragon is another all-star leader at TLK. Dragon sticks like velcro to any trail and has such a thick beautiful coat can handle low temperatures and wind. Dragon is a finishing leader and a favourite of many in our team. Dragon has started to enjoy some time inside when the house cats aren’t bothering her!

Passed away

Meet Dolly dog. Dolly is a dignified old gal that loves her family dearly. She is known as the yard troll as she does not like newcomers at all! She loves her kids and sleeps in their houses. They love her equally! She has run many miles of trail!

Others

Meet Athena, she came to us from John Baker and Katherine Keith. She is a hard driving confident young female. She is a hard driver and is an excellent swing dog. I feel she will move to be a leader this season.

Dugall is a super happy hard pulling male. Dugall decided as a youngster he didn’t like the rest of his family and jumped right up to the A group. He has run with A group ever since and is learning to run lead. Dugall takes everything in stride and is not bothered by much!

M&M is one of our fuzzies. He is one of the cutest dogs in our kennel but he is one of the shyest. He loves his brother Twix and if his training run isn’t long enough he just might head out with Twix for another lap! Twix is very sensitive and doesn’t like crowds but shines when he is at home and one on one.