Our Dogs
Ashley
Birthday: April 6, 2020 – Craig McMullen, The “Mac Pack”
Breeding: Kenmore x Zig
Race History: N/A – Puppy Pack!
Everybody loves Ashley’s bright blue eyes! She’s feisty, enthusiastic, and smart. Ashley was the first of the pups to start running on the wheel. She loves it!
Ava
Birthday: September 3, 2018 – Palindrome Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Zig
Race History: Alpine Creek Excursion
Ava is highly intelligent, playful, and friendly. She gets along with all her teammates, both human and canine, and is a budding yoga star for our summer tours. Her athleticism and confidence gives her a lot of potential as a lead dog. Ava has been given many opportunities to run in all positions within the team.
Banjo
Birthday: June 20, 2013 – String Instruments Litter
Breeding: Burglar x Skeeter
Race History: 6 Iditarods, 1 Yukon Quest, and many mid-distance races.
Banjo prefers to run in the front half of the team, and proudly holds his head and tail high when in lead. Off the trail, Banjo is very vocal and loves conversing with his people and snuggling. Secretly, Maren is his favorite handler (shh… don’t tell!).
Butch
Birthday: September 8, 2017 – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Litter
Breeding: Kenmore x Skeeter
Race History: 1 Iditarod, multiple mid-distance races
Butch is the biggest up-and-coming star! At age 2, he has made the “A Team” for every race this winter, starting many of them in lead position. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for him!
Clam
Birthday: June 16, 2019 – Sea Creatures Litter
Breeding: Jerry x Zig
Race History: None – Puppy Pack
Clam is smart, confident, and highly energetic. He’s not one to curb his enthusiasm at the prospect of going for a run. This boy has potential to do very well in any position on the team.
Cyclone
Birthday: May 1, 2016 – Weather Systems Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Zig
Race History: 2 Iditarods, multiple mid-distance races
Cyclone is a popular girl in the kennel. Happy to run and happy to socialize with any dog or human that is around, she has a quiet energy until she gets on the line, then she is all go. She runs well in any position within the team.
Eddie
Birthday: April 6, 2020 – Craig McMullen, The “Mac Pack”
Breeding: Kenmore x Zig
Race History: N/A – Puppy Pack!
Eddie’s quite the charmer with his big ears and feisty personality! He looks more like his Uncle Ebb every day. Ebb was one of the most naturally athletic dogs we’ve had over the years, so we’re hopeful Eddie will grow to follow in his footsteps!
Goblin
Birthday: July 24, 2016 – Woodland Creatures Litter
Breeding: Mr. Paws (Kristin Bacon) x Chanel
Race History: 2 Iditarods, multiple mid-distance races
Goblin has a phenomenal appetite and never turns down food. He’s infamous for bouncing up unpredictably like a jack-in-the-box out of excitement. Don’t lean over him! With all that excitement, he makes a great team cheerleader!
Holland
Birthday: June 4, 2019 – Holland America/Princess Litter
Breeding: Lightning x Luna
Race History: None – Puppy Pack
Holland is a big strong boy. Shy when you first meet him, but once he gets to know you he’ll bound out of his house to say hi. He has the power of a great wheel dog, with the aptitude and curiosity to run up front, and a great appetite to boot.
Jerry
Birthday: July 31, 2012 – Ben & Jerry Ice Cream Litter
Breeding: Solomon x Brennan
Race History: 7 Iditarods, 2 Yukon Quest, multiple mid-distance races
Besides his sweet name, goofy personality, and dashing good looks, Jerry is a very versatile member of the team who is excels in any position. Often heard vocalizing his excitement mid-runs, Jerry is always a happy guy and isn’t afraid to show it.
Kayak
Birthday: September 3, 2018 – Palindrome Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Zig
Race History: Alpine Creek Excursion
Kayak is full of energy and spunk! He’s been training with the other yearlings this winter and has experience running in every position. Given the opportunity, Kayak has a lot of potential to excel anywhere within the team.
Kenmore
Birthday: June 8, 2013 – Sewing Machine Brand Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Silk
Race History: 5 Iditarods, 1 Yukon Quest, and many mid-distance races.
Kenmore is one of the more experienced dogs in the team and started the last two Iditarod races in the lead position. When Kenmore is off duty, he’s calm, sweet, and very relaxed. We often find him in an apparent state of meditation that has earned him the nickname “Zenmore.”
Lightning
Birthday: May 1, 2016 – Weather Systems Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Zig
Race History: 3 Iditarods, multiple mid-distance races
Lightning was nicknamed the “Wonder Dog” his first year of racing, as he excels running in any position on the team. He’s a good, no-nonsense, hard worker who obviously loves to run.
Lobo
Birthday: May 5, 2017 – Cinco de Mayo Litter
Breeding: Bison (Rayme Redington) x Zig
Race History: Alpine Creek Excursion, Copper Basin, Yukon Quest 300, Goose Bay 150
Lobo is intelligent and strong. He can run in any position, and gets along with most dogs, but when it comes to other males, he prefers to run with his brothers. He was the “most improved” in his litter as a yearling, and he’s been doing very well in training this year! We’re excited to see where Lobo’s energy and drive takes him!
Mac
Birthday: April 6, 2020 – Craig McMullen, The “Mac Pack”
Breeding: Kenmore x Zig
Race History: N/A – Puppy Pack!
Mac is super smart, has already learned his name and is getting good at off-leash recall. He loves wrestling with his littermates and cuddling with his humans.
Luna
Birthday: May 5, 2017 – Cinco de Mayo Litter
Breeding: Bison (Rayme Redington) x Zig
Race History: Alpine Creek Excursion, Goose Bay 150
Luna is the mischief maker of the Cinco litter. You can usually find her goofing with everyone and everything in sight, even at night. When it’s time to run, she’ll go all day and still have the energy to play. What she lacks in size, she makes up for in spirit and spunk. Leading from the front since she was young, we expect great things from her.
Luke
Birthday: April 6, 2020 – Craig McMullen, The “Mac Pack”
Breeding: Kenmore x Zig
Race History: N/A – Puppy Pack!
Luke is one sweet little guy! He’s the calmest, and nicest of the Mac Pack, but enthusiastically joins in every wrestling match and puppy walk. As he’s the second largest pup in the litter, we expect he’ll be one of the largest when they grow up.
Madam
Birthday: September 3, 2018 – Palindrome Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Zig
Race History:
Madam left us as a young pup to live with another musher who runs shorter distances. She recently returned to Husky Homestead because with her energy and drive, it was apparent she needed to be running longer distances! We’re getting to know her again, but we can tell you she’s smart and sassy, and fits in very well with the other dogs.
Mussel
Birthday: June 16, 2019 – Sea Creatures Litter
Breeding: Jerry x Zig
Race History: None – Puppy Pack
Mussel is a big goof full of personality! He’s a hard charging strong boy, who prefers running in team or wheel, where he can put his head down and go. Immediately following a run, he’s still got enough energy to scarf down his found, bounce around, and snuggle with any human that passes by.
Noche
Birthday: May 5, 2017 – Cinco de Mayo Litter
Breeding: Bison (Raymie Redington) x Zig
Race History: 1 Iditarod, multiple mid-distance races
Noche is one of only two 2-year old dogs who made the 2020 Iditarod team. He’s very intelligent, is great at commands and at holding out the line, making him the perfect dog to have in the front half of the team. When he isn’t running, Noche is very sweet and affectionate and loves his people!
Otto
Birthday: September 3, 2018 – Palindrome Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Zig
Race History: Alpine Creek Excursion
Otto is generally pretty chill and relaxed in the dog yard, but once those harnesses come out and it’s time to be hooked to the line, he’s a whole new dog. Once hooked up to the sled, he just wants to run! He runs and pulls without hesitation. Otto has experience running in every position and has the potential to do great anywhere in the team.
Patience
Birthday: June 12, 2018 – Virtues Litter
Breeding: Blizzard x Chanel
Race History: Alpine Creek Excursion
Patience is an affable quiet personality who just loves to run. As a puppy we couldn’t get her off the wheel, and as an adult, she’s still stealing the show on the wheel. In everything she’s challenged with, Patience loves to put her head down, put her heart into it, and go.
Pita
Birthday: May 7, 2016 – Sandwich Litter
Breeding: Suspect x Clipper
Race History: 2 Iditarods, multiple mid-distance races.
Pita, like the bread, is an ace you want on your team. Pita’s personality and skill set makes her a great fit for every position and a great running partner. When not hard at work, she is often seen trying to get smooches from the handlers by extending a paw and staring with her big eyes.
Prawn
Birthday: June 16, 2019 – Sea Creatures Litter
Breeding: Jerry x Zig
Race History: None – Puppy Pack
Prawn is a big, high energy boy who loves to run and cuddle. Still learning the ropes, he is a bit wary of the front of the team, but is more than happy to contribute from the back; he shows just how much power he’s worth when he slows down to take a potty break.
Radar
Birthday: September 3, 2018 – Palindrome Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Zig
Race History: Alpine Creek Excursion, Goose Bay 150
Distance running came very naturally to Radar. He settled into a beautifully smooth and consistent trot at about 6 months of age, and it hasn’t changed much since then. He’s also highly intelligent and does great running in any position he’s asked to, especially lead and swing.
Rambo
Birthday: September 16, 2016 – Stallone Litter
Breeding: Bison (Raymie Redington) x Skeeter
Race History: 2 Iditarods, multiple mid-distance races
Rambo is a hard worker, whose main focus in life is running. Even when he’s not running, he seems to be daydreaming about the next run, and willing it to happen sooner rather than later. When he’s not thinking about running, Rambo likes to play with the 6-month old puppies back in the dog yard.
Reuben
Birthday: May 7, 2016 – Sandwich Litter
Breeding: Suspect x Clipper
Race History: 2 Iditarods, multiple mid-distance races
Though she is very sweet, small, and quiet, she’s a pro at leading the team and keeping all the big, rowdy boys in line. Quite the cuddler, she’s usually one of the first dogs picked by handlers to take home at the end of the day.
Siris
Birthday: September 3, 2018 – Palindrome Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Zig
Race History: Alpine Creek Excursion
Siris is very intelligent and a hard worker. Siris is a great eater who holds weight easily, contributing to his ability to be a hard puller on the line. He can run any position, and we see a lot of potential for him to develop into a real world-class athlete. Siris is one handsome dude. His mannerisms are cute, funny, and adorable, making him one of the stars of our summer show. Easily one of our most photographed dogs, everybody loves him!
Squid
Birthday: June 16, 2019 – Sea Creatures Litter
Breeding: Jerry x Zig
Race History: None – Puppy Pack
Don’t let Squid’s size fool you. Smaller, smart, and strong, this boy keeps up with the big dogs on the line or on the puppy wheel, and especially at the dinner table.
Taz
Birthday: April 6, 2020 – Craig McMullen, The “Mac Pack”
Breeding: Kenmore x Zig
Race History: N/A – Puppy Pack!
Taz is inquisitive, clever, and sweet. She tends to fly under the radar, then sneak up to snuggle you when you’re least expecting it.
Thunder
Birthday: May 1, 2016 – Weather Systems Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Zig
Race History: Iditarod, Copper Basin 300, Solstice 50, Alpine Creek Excursion
Thunder is the brains of the operation. He’s intelligent, good at reading situations, and great at following directions. While he’s not a heavy puller, his energy, contagious enthusiasm, and positive attitude more than make up for it. Off the line, Thunder loves spending time snuggling on the couch. He’s very well-socialized with dogs and humans and gets along great with everyone.
Twister
Birthday: May 1, 2016 – Weather Systems Litter
Breeding: Bailey x Zig
Race History: 2 Iditarods, multiple mid-distance races
Twister’s excitement is often expressed in the form of 4-foot vertical jumps while waiting to run, and even while running. When in lead, this mighty lady will respond to commands the instant they leave your mouth.
Urchin
Birthday: June 16, 2019 – Sea Creatures Litter
Breeding: Jerry x Zig
Race History: None – Puppy Pack
From a young age, Urchin has shown a lot of determination and skill. At only 8 months old, she was holding out the line like a pro when in lead, and she’s picking up the commands quickly. Urchin is very well-socialized and gets along well with other dogs, both male and female. She is a great eater and has a strong, sturdy build that’s especially impressive for a young female.
