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Racing Team
Meet our gentle giant Gibson. Gibson is a strong hard pulling boy who will be a great addition this year. Gibson is ready to give his all and a busy season ahead. Gibson is the son of our sweet Caroline.
Here is Lefty’s brother Poncho. Poncho is a twin to Lefty. Together they are the dynamic duo. Poncho loves to run more than anything else in the world. Poncho is a strong hard hard-pulling boy and he will enjoy a winter full of adventures with Michelle and the rest of his teammates.
This is Lefty. Lefty is a wild man. Full of excitement and fun Lefty will be overjoyed at joining the racing team this year! WE are excited to see what Lefty will accomplish this year.
Here is Loomi. Loomi is the daughter of our all star leader Adira. Loomi is also a strong leader and will join the race team this year. WE are excited to add Loomi to the line up. Loomi is super gentle and kind
Loki he is a talented three year old. He finished the YQ 450 and the CB300 last year. Loki loves mischief and loves his brothers Rambler Jake and Zeus.
The is another race dog his name is Shakti. Shakti is a big powerful male that is brother to Lefty and POncho. Shakti is very serious and VERY strong! He is upbeat and always ready to run
Rambler he is a three year old. He did the YQ450, the Cb300 and the Iditarod 2025. He is small and agile and can run anywhere on the team but has been excelling at lead. He loves a new adventure
Captain is the son of famous Chia. Captain successfully finished all the races he started last year. This year he will be running the Iditarod. He has finishers written all over him! Captain is one of the naughtiest dogs in our kennel!
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!
Jake is a beautiful three year old, and he is ready to race with his best friend and brother Loki. Jake is super sweet and kind. He is very strong and with Loki they make a great wheel pair
Zeus is a young driven three year old. Zeus is a very talented leader and wheel dog. Last year he had a bad injury so he missed many races but he is healed up and ready to roll. He is tireless and always is charging to go farther!
Marley is a young strong boy who is a littermate to Rupert, Mammalek, and Suna. Marley finished the YQ450 and the CB300 last year. Marley is very driven and loves to drive hard in the team to get them moving faster. Marley runs anywhere in the team and loves to run and argue with his brother Rupert.
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.
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!
Onxy is one of the toughest dogs in our kennel. She is an amazing leader and can run anywhere in the team. Onyx is very respected in the pack as she is so tough! Onyx is from Gaia and has many of the same qualities that Gaia possess
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 7 and his favorite place is up in the lead charging down the trail.
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 and has started running lead. He is taking on this task with the enthusiasm he greets for anything
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!
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!
Sponsored by Christy & Ron Lutterbie.
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 has been running in lead this winter. She is very driven and loves to explore new trails
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 two years ago and finished it! He was a super asset to the team. Rupert is happy and hard driving! Rupert is the first pic for the main team.
Sponsored by Anna Galaeva.
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 is a talented leader and loves to bark while he moves down the trail. We are excited to see what Astro can do this year out on the trail.
Sponsored by Sharon Meeks.
This handsome boy is Diago. Diago is Dannys brother and he has turned into a really focused leader this year. Diago ran many races last year and he is ready to take any race we enter this year on. Diago is a gentle strong presence.
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.
Sponsored by Candi & Craig Borgman.
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 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!
Sponsored by Jackie Randall, Raymie Eatough and Judith Allen.
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
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.
Sponsored by Becky Silvers Mull & Beyond Skagway.
Sponsor a Retiree
These retired athletes are living their best life after years of racing . Some of these still work training the puppy team while others just relax and enjoy their dog beds and jogging group. By sponsoring one of these retired athletes you help support their vaccines, hvet visits and special supplements to help their bodies For $200 you receive a monthly newsletter, a patch that will have your name on it and travel the Iditarod trail with MIchelle, the 2025 Iditarod Jounral and a mention on social media.
Samurai are one of our three legged athletes. Samurai lost his leg when he was 5 months old. He was hit by a truck near our home and his leg needed to be amputated. He took it in stride and he has an active full life. He used to run beside the A team during training an dhis longest run was 60 miles. He liked to hide behind snowbanks in the dark then jump out and scare the team as they travelled by! he has slowed down considerably now but he still enjoys the jogging group a few days a week He loves to go on adventures with MIchelle and he saved her from a grizzly bear one day. His best friend is DRagon.
Eastwood is one of the younger dogs that is retired and lives in the house. Eastwood is 6 years old and lost his leg in a sledding accident a few years ago. Eastwood is still very active and recently we ordered a prosthetic leg for him. WE are hoping he can do some training runs with the team once he has this leg fitting properly. Eastwood loves to work at Tutshi sleddog tours and greet tourists from all over the world.
Mai Tai is another 13 year old retiree. Mai Tai ran many YUkon Quests and Iditarods. Mai Tai is incredibly kind and she loves to care for the older dogs. Her favourite friend is Gaia. Mai Tai loves to travel to Tutshi sleddog tours to greet visitors and get lots of loving and treats
Zambucca known affectionately as Bucca is brother to Mai Tai. Bucca is a gentle giant and has a real BUddha vibe. Bucca is never mean and bossy; he is always kind and gentle to others. Bucca does love his food however and will eat as much as you can give him! Bucca loves the jogging group and his best friend is Mai Tai his sister.
Apollo is 13 years old. Apollo has run many Yukon Quests and Iditarods in his career. Apollo was a very steady leader and just put his head down and got the job done regardless of the circumstances. Apollo loves to hang out with his brother Darth. One of their favourite activities is stealing things and they love to steal other dogs’ dishes! Apollo really loves to work at Tutshi sleddog Tours in the summer and works four days a week greeting visitors and giving cuddles.
Darth is 13 years old and loves being with his brother Apollo. Apollo is Darth’s confidence so he sticks close to him. Darth helps Apollo steal dog bowls all day and he also really enjoys his summer job at Tutshi sleddog tours welcoming guests to meet the sled dogs.
Indy is 10 years old and was MIchelle’s main leader for years. She successfully ran the YUkon Quest and Iditarod many times. WE like to refer to Indy as our shiny girl. She is a bright shining star in our lives.She still runs, teaching the youngsters the ropes and doing tours. She loves to go on adventures with her friends.
Gaia is now 13 years old. Gaia was an incredible lead dog and is the mother to Onyx. Gaia ran many Yukon Quests and Iditarods. Now Gaia enjoys the couch and also enjoys running with the jogging group a few days a week. Gaia is very sweet and loves as much attention as a person can give!
Finn is 10 years old and he is the brother to Nares. Finn has retired from racing but he still works as a tour dog. He also trains the yearlings. Finn is such a gentle kind soul. Finn loves being together with his brother Nares. Finn and Nares have run many races in their careers. Here he is with his brother Nares as they do not like to be apart for long periods of time
Splash is a recent retiree who is an incredible lead dog. Splash has run many YUkon Quests and Iditarods.He is an amazing lead dog and he still trains the youngsters and runs tours. He recently had a large tumour grow in his ear and that was removed in the fall. He is now back in full health and loving life. He loves the dog beds and can be found curled up on a dog bed when he isnt running in the team
Splash is sponsored by Natalie Parenteau.
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!
Gone now
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.
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!
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.
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!