Category Archives: Q&A

Top 10 reasons I LOVE my Dogs!!!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Jodi

And this one goes out to all the working dogs! There are so many beautiful working sled dogs. The Alaskan Husky is my sled dog of choice. (read an interesting discussion of the breed here, and learn more about recent … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of Drop Bags – a photo dissection of what goes into planning for 1000 miles

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Jodi

Many have joked that it is the worst part of racing. In truth they may be right. Drop bags can make or break your race, and are sure to break the bank. Think about it: every item you will need, … Continue reading →

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Yes these are real sled dogs ~ they are Alaskan Huskies

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Jodi

I have a bone to pick with the folks at Disney. They need to stop hiring actors to play sled dogs in the movies. All too often visitors to the Yukon Quest office will comment “Oh they are so small” … Continue reading →

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Dew Claw Kennel ~ the story behind the name

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Jodi

Why are we called Dew Claw Kennel? A common question with a simple answer. But leave it to me to make a short story long… Dan got his very fist Alaskan sled dog before he had even met me. At … Continue reading →

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I have always depended on the kindness of strangers

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Jodi

Now please do not mistake my affinity with this quote and the iconic film scene where the fading and shaken Blanche DuBois, played by the beautiful and talented Vivien Leigh, utters those immortal words, as any indication that I feel … Continue reading →

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