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Angel Sponsored by Joan Presecan, Marilyn Dale, and Sandra Baldonado Born: November, 2001 Position: Main leader Race Experience: Angel is an experienced veteran. Ryan Redington borrowed her for his last two runs in Iditarod, and she led Diana's team in 2005. She has led almost every race with us. Personality: Very shy with strangers, but loves anyone who will run her. Completely dependable. A phenomenal leader with drive, intelligence, speed and stamina. Angel is one of the heartbeats of our team.
Scooby Sponsored by Danny Poore, DDS Born: March, 2002 Position: Main leader Race Experience: Scooby led all our races the past 2 years. He ran Iditarod in 2005 with Diana. Personality: Enthusiastic, joyful, hardworking maniac. Very tough, very happy. Will knock himself out trying to do what is asked. We count on him to keep the team going, no matter what. He has become a bit spoiled, and now thinks he is supposed to get to ride in the cab of the truck, come inside to visit, and run around loose all the time.
(Power!)
Maggot Sponsored by Marta Escanuelas
Born: June, 2004 Position: Leader Race Experience: Minor injuries kept her out of a few races, but she still made the team for the Klondike 300 and the Tustamena 200 in 2008. Personality: Bouncy, happy, and sweet. She is one of our fastest and most reliable leaders, and our most responsive gee-haw leader (unless she is being a brat!) When she was a tiny puppy she was almost killed by maggots that hatched under her skin. Bob Sept took care of her and named her on the spot. Her name inspired the theme for the "bug" litter.
Fly Sponsored by the Routh Family
Born: June, 2004 Position: Team (He can lead, but you might not want to go where he does) Race Experience: Fly has been the engine on every race I've run. Ryan Redington borrowed him for his 2008 Iditarod team. Personality: Outgoing, obnoxious, hyper-active, always in to something, makes friends wherever he goes. Very lovable, very annoying! Fly is our most athletic and hard working dog. He never seems to get tired. Great feet, super attitude, and eats everything in sight. He seems to be convinced that everyone comes down to the dog lot just to visit him. If you aren't close enough for him to reach, he will clack his teeth together to get your attention.
Skeeter Sponsored by Chris Sagan
Born: June, 2004 Position: Leader Race Experience: Skeeter made the team on every race we've run. Ryan Redington borrowed him for his 2008 Iditarod team. Personality: Sweet, calm, reliable, but has a goofy side. He loves to play with squeeky toys, and is very affectionate. A solid, dependable dog with a good work ethic, he is a good leader and has become one of our "go-to" guys.
Alis Sponsored by Dan, Sara, Colin, & Heather Domonoske
Born: October, 2003 Position: Lead/swing Race Experience: Alis has been in almost every race with us. Personality: Shy and serious, but can be silly with those she trusts. A bit 'invisible' as she quietly does her job with no fuss. She is really helpful in swing, helping to turn the team if the leaders 'forget' what gee and haw mean. A real workhorse.
Flip
Born: 2005 Position: Team/lead Race Experience: Flip ran many races with Ryan Redington in the last few years, including Iditarod. Personality: Ryan loaned Flip to us for the Taiga 300. He was such a great addition to the team that we talked Ryan into selling him to us. He is a tough, hard worker with a powerful, smooth trot. Easy going and friendly. He has had a hard time fitting in with the rest of our dogs, but he is very affectionate and silly with us.
Cerveza Sponsored by Jon Hunt
Born: May, 2006
Position: Rooky leader Race Experience: In her rooky year, Cerveza ran in the Klondike 300 and Tustamena 200. She would have run in other races, but had to recover from a large cut on her flank. Personality: Friendly and sweet with people, she demands attention. Can be 'bitchy' to other dogs. Runs her heart out. As a yearling, she definitely impressed us. She shows real talent at leading, and is very driven.
Luna Sponsored by Gwen Rodman (Mom)
Born: May, 2006 Position: Rooky leader Race Experience: Luna is one of few yearlings to make the team for every race during her rooky year. Personality: Sweet, loving, and affectionate. Easily spooked and prone to shrieking when startled, yet probably the toughest dog we have. As a yearling, she really impressed us, and even led a bit during races. She proved her toughness and drive during the Taiga, when she ran the entire race with sore wrists but never quit wanting to pull.
Gringo Sponsored by Bea (Mom) & Darryl Churchill
Born: May, 2006
Position: Rooky leader Race Experience: Ran every race except one during his first year. Personality: Sweet, cuddly, and very mellow, but a power-house in harness. Gringo is a big boy, and a very strong. He will work until he drops. Very steady and competent in lead, even as a yearling. We see a huge future for Gringo!
Deja
Born: July, 2006 Position: Rooky leader Race Experience: Early season injury sidelined her this year. Personality: Smart, quick, and a bit of a brat. Hard worker, lots of talent. In harness, she puts her little head down and pulls like a demon - all you see is the power curve in her back. We think next year she will really shine. We are hoping she will grow a bit more, but her desire and talent may make up for her lack of size.
Voodoo Sponsored by Auntie Carol
Born: July, 2006 Position: Team Race Experience: On-again-off-again triceps injury kept him from racing this year. Personality: Laid back, silly, likes to flop over for tummy rubs. Voodoo is going to be one big dog, and is a real powerhouse in the team. Next year we hope to see him make the race team.
Aberdeen
Born: July, 2006 Position: Rooky leader Race Experience: As a yearling, Aberdeen made the team in all but one race. Personality: Very shy with strangers, very affectionate with us. He has a smooth, fluid gait, and an absolutely horrendous shriek when he is demanding to go. Aberdeen has shown tremendous drive, toughness, and talent, but his future is uncertain. A large lump on his back leg proved to be cancer. If the cancer continues to grow, Aberdeen will likely loose his leg and have to become a house dog. We are hopeful that he will remain healthy and keep racing in the team.
Chase Sponsored by Linda Frost
Born: July, 2006 Position: Although he's just a yearling, I'm going to call him a main leader - he's earned it. Race Experience: One of few yearlings to make the team for every race in his rooky year. Personality: Intense, demands to run. Likes attention from friends, but not strangers. Never gets tired, and never quits shrieking to go. Chase is the best yearling I have ever seen. He led most of the Taiga 300 race, an incredible feat for a youngster. He proved his ability in every race this season. We are very excited to have Chase in our team!
Shotgun Sponsored by Richard and Sandra Hendrickson
Born: July, 2006 Position: Team Race Experience: Shotgun is one of few yearlings to make every race this year. Personality: Affectionate to friends, but a bit aloof with others. Confident and fairly independent (this means he doesn't always listen). A steady, hard worker who is easy to handle. Shotgun is a beautiful chocolate brown dog with a long, rangy build. He has an effortless, smooth lope and handles long runs with ease.
Highway
Born: July, 2006 Position: Team Race Experience: On-again-off-again injury kept him from racing this year. Personality: Big, strong, confident, playful. Craves attention and will grab my hand in his mouth to keep me from leaving him. Highway has beautiful, smooth gaits, and we are looking forward to having him in our team next year
Trouble
Born: July, 2006 Position: Team - so far Race Experience: Injury kept him from racing this year until the Taiga 300. Personality: Adventurous and outgoing, loves people, running, and food. Very happy guy! Trouble looked great in training and showed some talent in lead, but then had to sit out the race season with injuries. He bounced back and proved his toughness and ability in the Taiga 300
Azure
Born: April, 2007 Position: To be determined Race Experience: Just a baby this year. Personality: Happy and affectionate. Really loves to go for a run. Just a puppy, but she is already pulling hard, and has even spent some time in lead. If she is anything like her full sisters Luna and Cerveza, she is going to be one special dog
Sable
Born: April, 2007 Position: To be determined Race Experience: Just a baby this year. Personality: Affectionate, a bit more serious than Azure. Looks almost identical to her full sister Cerveza. Pulled hard her first time in harness, gets very excited to run. We hope she has the talent and ability of her full sisters, Luna and Cerveza.
Suzy
Age: 3? Position: Supposed to be a good leader Personality: Happy, friendly, and a hard worker. She is on loan for the winter. Ryan ran her for tourists this summer and thinks she is going to be a really good dog for us. We think she looks like Santa's Little Helper (Bart Simpson's dog).
Mercedes
Age: 3? Position: Team Personality: Very shy and uncomfortable with us so far, but she does her job in harness and is already warming up to us. She is also on loan for the winter. She should be a good, solid team member.
WSU (Wazoo) Sponsored by Bryan Bearss
Age: 5 Position: Lead Personality: An experienced Iditarod leader on loan from our friend Bryan Bearss. She is a sweet, friendly little pet, but also a tough, driven sled dog. She has about twice as much personality as you can imagine would fit in her little body.
Barley
Born: March, 2005?
Position: Puppy trainer Race Experience: None Personality: A strong, hard working dog, and our resident puppy-uncle. He may not be made to go distance, but he can sure power the sled on short runs. He is really our house pet, but he likes to pretend he is a sled dog.
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Cricket
A sweet, happy dog. She couldn't quite keep up with our team, so she now lives with our friend Andy, and is a major part of his team.
Kroto A big tough boy, but just not able to keep up with our guys. He is also going to run with Andy's team.
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