Welcome to our family

Our dogs are the centre of our world. Our Alaskan Huskies make up our extended family and although they are working dogs, not pets, we treat them with the same respect and care that any pet owner would be proud of. And we think it shows in their behaviour. Our dogs are extremely friendly, obedient and good around children. They are also hard working, loyal and energetic! When it’s time to run they are jumping and barking ready to go. When they are resting in their yards, they are usually playful but calm and quiet. Occasionally you will hear them howl; perhaps a thank you for their dinner or just a show of solidarity but mostly they like the calm, peaceful atmosphere as much as our guests do.

Our dogs live in large, outside dog yards of sizes required by animal welfare standards in Sweden. Each dog has their own house that is insulated and protected against the cold and wet, and even when the temperature hits minus 30, our dogs are warm and comfortable in their houses with plenty of straw and sawdust to make a cosy bed. Some of our dog houses are heated and these are reserved for our older dogs, or those with shorter fur, but our other dogs don’t miss out either – in colder temperatures we also install ‘doors’ at the entrance to the house (their very own dog-flap) to help keep them snug inside. We keep them in pairs as they prefer the company of other dogs  – and can often be found to share a house even when they have access to their own – but we make sure they have a individual space should they want it.

Sweden has very high standards when it comes to animal welfare and we strive to maintain even higher standards of care than are required. We have regular inspections of our kennel, by appointment but also unannounced visits so the authorities can see our working days in reality.

We feed our dogs with the highest quality dog food on the market; dry kibble by Royal Canin made specifically for professional, working sled dogs which we mix with high grade raw meat, specially formulated for sleddogs with a high fat content. Depending on a dog’s individual requirements, the temperature, or other conditions, we may also supplement their feed with salmon oil, animal fat or treats like chicken skins, moose or reindeer. In the winter, our dogs can easily chomp their way through 20kg of dry food and 30kg of meat or more a day!

Every dog in our kennel receives the best care that we can provide and this includes going to great lengths to give them the best vet care should they need it. All of our dogs are chipped, have passports, are fully vaccinated and regularly dewormed. We keep strict control over the amount of running they do and this is tailored to their age, training/fitness, capabilities and even the temperature. Each dog is different and it’s important we don’t assume they can, or want, to do the same amount of running. Instead, we spend countless hours forming bonds with each dog which makes it easy for us to assess their readiness just by looking at them. Rest is also incredibly important, and this is monitored carefully, so even during busy times, we can guarantee our dogs are not over-worked and still have enthusiasm to run every opportunity they get!

Each of our dogs is special and they all have very individual personalities. Here’s a small introduction to the team.

Gone but not forgotten!

Our dogs are very much part of our family. We reserve a special place in our memory for every single dog we’ve lost over the years, but here we remember just a few that will live on in our kennel because of their outstanding performance and presence during their lifetime, and those that live on in retirement enjoying the relaxation and peace of our own sofa at home, or with family and friends in warmer climates.

In Retirement

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