Our dogs are a part of our family and are as much
sled pets as working dogs.
We started dog sledding with our first two dogs (Zoë
and T-Bone) because we were looking for a way to exercise
our dogs. If you have a high energy dog and would
like to try out dog powered sports, check out our
unique Run What You Brung
opportunities. Zoë in particular turned out to
be a superb lead dog.
Our sled pets are family. They will live their entire
lives with us including their retirement years (this
is unusual in the dog sledding world). They also get
benefits, a 401(k) package, and a hot dog incentive
package. Because we firmly believe in rescue, we do
not breed. Indeed, all of our dogs are spayed and
neutered.
Today, dog sledding, dryland mushing, skijoring,
canicross, dog scootering, and other dog powered sports are things
that we do to spend time with our dogs. It's not about
getting them to pull you, it's about enjoying the
precious time that you have with them.
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our eleven year old Alaskan Husky and the matriarch
of our family who keeps the boys in line. Zoë
is our retired lead dog and has always been
an enthusiastic puller, which is ideal when
running a small dog sled team. From the first
days, Zoë seemed to have the hang of it.
Zoë retired from regular running with the
team at the beginning of the 2010 - 2011 season.
Zoë was adopted from the Dorchester
County Humane Society in Cambridge, Maryland.
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T-Bone (aka
Teebs, Mr. Bone, and Short Dog) is not your typical
sled dog. T-Bone is an nine year old Siberian
Husky - Sheltie mix, which makes him a little
smaller than most people would expect a sled dog
to be. His fur is a little different than that
of a 100% Siberian Husky and he doesn't have the
double coat of a Siberian. Because he has furry
feet, T-Bone frequently wears dog
booties when running on the snow. That's ok,
he makes up for it with enthusiasm and volume.
T-Bone was adopted from Tails
of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc as
a companion for Zoë. Around
the house, T-Bone's favorite places are the couch
and the foot of our bed. T-Bone retired from dog
sledding in 2009 and now serves as team mascot
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Buboo and Sobolicious) is our seven year old
Siberian Husky. Sobo originally came from Frederick
County Animal Control as a four month old Siberian
puppy with "too much energy." Sobo
was a rescue dog that we were fostering for
Tails
of the Tundra Siberian Husky Rescue, Inc.
Because he was a such a good fit with Zoë
and T-Bone, we failed Fostering 101 and decided
to make him a permanent family member. Sobo
is a bit of a grumbler when you hug him, but
it's just the way he talks to you. It's funny
to hear Sobo when he joins into the husky group
power howl. Sobo, like most huskies, loves howling.
Come out to meet Sobo and hear him howl today. |
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Okemo (aka Okimer,
Keemie) is our five year old Siberian Husky mix
who is eighty pounds of husky power. Okemo came
to us via the big silver stork (Delta airlines)
from a rescue in Tennessee. Okemo has made huge
strides since he started as a puppy. Okemo is
a bit of a tank and typically runs in the wheel
position. He digs in hard and has the ideal build
for a powerful wheel
dog. Okemo also loves to have his nose rubbed,
has the softest ears, and loves food. Okemo is
a big, blue eyed hugga head. Come and hear his
woo-woos. |
| Acadia
(aka Kadie) is our three year old Siberian Husky.
Acadia comes to us from Kiana
Siberians, a Siberian husky breeder in New
Hampshire that specializes in multipurpose Siberian
Huskies. With Acadia, we were looking for a
Siberian Husky with strong running lines and
a good temperament. Acadia's sire is CAN CH
Sequoia's The Memory Remains CGC, TT, AM/CAN
CD, RN, WPD, SD (Orion) and her dam is Northome's
Isabel, CGC, RN, SD (Belle). Acadia
(link to pedigree) was one of a litter of
five. Acadia has become a strong lead dog with
her drive and stamina. Come out and visit her
for some kisses.
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Sammamish
(aka Sammi) is our newest addition. Sammamish
was born in August, 2010 and is now training to
be our next lead dog. Sammi is from Kiana
Siberians in Sanbornton, NH. Scott and Corina
also bred our little lead dog, Acadia.
Sammi is an AKC registered, red and white, blue
eyed Siberian Husky. His sire is CH Alkasiber's
Tres Pete ("Tres") and his dam is
CAN
CH Kiana's Khocolate Kiss, CGC, TT, WPD, WLD,
RA, SDO ("Valeska"). Sammi made
several fun runs with the sled dog team late in
the Winter of 2011 and we are excited to welcome
him as a member of the team beginning in Fall
2011. |
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Gypsy (aka Gypsy
Queen) is also a ten year old Siberian
Husky who is visiting Maryland Sled Dog
Adventures LLC for the 2011 - 2012 season.
Gypsy was Luke's room mate in Pennsylvania.
Gypsy ran primarily in lead. Gypsy has very,
very soft fur with stunning blue eyes. This
will also be Gypsy's last year running in harness. |
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