What better than hanging out with Alaskan Sled dogs? Well, hanging out with Alaskan sled dog puppies! These adorable month old pups could one day be part of the elite racing dogs of Trail Blazer Kennels (TBK). TBK was the home of lead dog Granite and his owner, and four time Iditarod, Susan Butcher. Granite who started out as the runt of his litter became a hero of the Iditarod Trail. He even has a book written about him. The Iditarod is an annual sled dog race in Alaska. It is 1000 miles long through brutal winter conditions. And as if those cuddly puppies weren’t enough doggy love, we met another group of sled dogs today—the canine rangers of Denali National Park. These are working dogs. They have been hauling supplies and protecting the wilderness in Denali since 1922. In the extreme Alaskan winters sled dogs are more reliable than snowmobiles. You never have to jump start a sled dog and their clever sled dog brain has saved many human park rangers. During the summer teams train pulling ATV’s and metal contraptions with wheels. We can only imagine how these incredible animals move in the winter. Maybe we will have to come back one day. You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom. For More information on the Canine Park Rangers check out :
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NPW KB
10/4/2022 11:55:27 am
Thank you for showing us the dog sleds.
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Ray
10/5/2022 02:10:38 am
They eat high energy kibble (usually soaked in hot water) and some raw meat. We did get to pet some of the big dogs. We did not get to ride the sled cart in Alaska. Years ago our son dog sled down the trail by the Kin station in a kids sled dog race. He also worked at a sled dog kennel out near Molesworth. Sled dogs can go 30 kmh (speed of a car in town) for short distances and maintain 15-20 kmh for long distances.
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