My Sled Dog Team [Pic Heavy]

Sitka · June 2010

Growing up, my dad always kept an abundance of Sled Dogs around. He was a very enthusiastic musher up here in Alaska, and had taught me everything he knows. Since his passing, we kept what dogs we could, but tough times called for us to rehome most of what we had. Leaving us with 4 Sledders. A Malamute named Moose, a Siberian Husky named Nakita, an Alaskan Husky named Aurora (mine and my dad's dog), and Teddy another female Alaskan Husky. All have since passed as it's been a bit over 12 yrs. now. I recently moved out, and have always had a love for mushing due to my "exposure" when I was younger. I had gotten a German Shepherd Hybrid male who was 9 mo. old from one of the local shelters up here last July. I plan on getting at-least 3-6 "Alaskan Huskies" for a Skijor and Sled Team

Titan: Right off, he was a very perfect "Sledder" and worked so perfectly for Skijoring. He was rehomed several months later after I had gone out of state for a week due to a funeral. My ex didnt like him, as he didnt like guys and can be quite aggressive with certain males. So, he was rehomed. He has since been through 6 homes, back to 3 shelters and over 5 hrs. away from where I lived. Someone posted him on a site that he was looking for a new home, and his "previous owner" had worked with me for over a month so I was able to get him back. He re-joined our family a few days ago, and I as-well as he, couldnt be any happier. He had been rehomed so much, because he's "overly hyper, aggressive towards men, and didnt listen to anyone because of his [mate] mentality". He wouldnt do anything for anyone, started submissive peeing and would whine all the time (said his previous owner). I saw him, and he just stared at me for about 5 mins. before I said "Titan!". His ears perked up, and he went frantic in his kennel that the guy had put him in, in the back of his truck. Titan got out, sat right in-front of my feet, and just stared at me, wagging his tail and panting and whining. I then said "Titan, load em up", and he jumped into the back of my truckbed. The guy said that he wouldnt do anything anyone ever told him to, nor would he get into the back of a truck. Titan happily home, stays by my side. Watches every move I make. When he eats or drinks, he -has- to keep his eyes on me, otherwise he wont eat at-all. He has to go everywhere with me, and cant stand to be more than 5 ft. away. His personality has completely changed from the day I picked him up. I think he's happy to be home

<img src="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/100_0299.jpg"; alt="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/100_0299.jpg"; class="bb-image" /> The tires behind him are 42" tall. This was the day I brought him home, his previous owners didnt brush him

<img src="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/100_0305.jpg"; alt="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/100_0305.jpg"; class="bb-image" /> The Semi's flatbed comes up to the bottom of my chin (if I stand on my tippy toes) I am 5'2". I brushed him before I took this pick so he'd look somewhat better

All the stuff thats on the ground... That's fur. Still had MUCH more to go! <img src="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/100_0306.jpg"; alt="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/100_0306.jpg"; class="bb-image" /> Sitka: This pretty little girl will be used as a lead dog, as-well as Titan. Might do a double-line. Not sure yet. She is 3 yrs. old and currently has no name. She is from parents who have run in the Iditarod with Dee Dee Jonrowe (CheetumXFord), and has an excellent lead instinct, and a very powerful will to drive despite her smaller size. <img src="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/DSCN0715.jpg"; alt="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/DSCN0715.jpg"; class="bb-image" /> <img src="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/DSCN0716.jpg"; alt="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/DSCN0716.jpg"; class="bb-image" /> Skilak: This handsome fella is a Siberian Husky/Malamute. He's 4 yrs. old and VERY tall just like Titan

He doesnt have any previous sled work, but will hopefully be able to get him set up! <img src="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/charlie.jpg"; alt="http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss151/dodgersuperman/charlie.jpg"; class="bb-image" />

ThiRuu · June 2010

They are beautiful and congrats on reclaiming your Titan! Obviously he loves you best ;D

Sitka · June 2010

lol, well he just has a "mate" mentality. He's been that way since I had gotten him back in July. He was bounced around through SO many homes that wanted him because he "looked cool". He is pretty active, and needs the right home. I dont see why people will take a dog if they cant provide it with the right home, exercise needs, etc. Kinda dumb if you'd ask me. But I'm glad that after his VERY LONG journey, we're finally reunited

I cried when we drove home with him...

Magical · June 2010

Wow that really is a great story, If you are into writing you should really consider sending that story into a dog magazine or something, Its really a story of true friendship between a dog and his owner

Thanks for sharing about titan

Sitka · June 2010

Glad it made ya feel something! I posted one about my 14 yr. old Lhasa Apso; Gaga who I just adopted on April 8th of this year, on Petfinder and Paw Nation published it too! Here's the Petfinder story; <a href="http://www.petfinder.com/adoption-stories/index.cgi?story=21520&search=Gaga&offset=0&count=1"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.petfinder.com/adoption-stori ... =0&count=1</a> Here's the Pawnation story; <a href="http://www.pawnation.com/2010/04/27/rescue-tales-abena-elvis-and-gaga-beat-the-odds/"; target="_blank" class="bb-url">http://www.pawnation.com/2010/04/27/res ... -the-odds/</a> (I am a "she" not a "he" as Pawnation describes me... I hate my name. lol)

CORY · June 2010

I'm happy your reunited with your Titan boy . He such a pretty dog. <3 And "No Name" is a pretty girl too. :D

Sitka · June 2010

lol, yeah, she is. She just needs a name now! XD

Hibachi · June 2010

Wow! All your animals are always so gorgeous! The white female looks like an Isabelle to me. xD I will be thinking of some more unique names, but that's the one that hopped into my head first. 8D

Sitka · June 2010

Dee Dee's calling her; Daisy Mae right now. But I just dont like that name. lol I was thinkin something more "Alaskan" for her. I will keep looking as-well.

Garnet · June 2010

Sitka wrote:

Dee Dee's calling her; Daisy Mae right now. But I just dont like that name. lol I was thinkin something more "Alaskan" for her. I will keep looking as-well.

wow.. my ex-bff has a dog named that

Hibachi · June 2010

okay, here's what I have so far.

Female: Kaya Sahara Raven Alura Keira Sapphire Kiana Denali Athena Ari Luna Maple Star Sable Delta Electra Asia Blaze Male: Kodiak Bear Anubis Kodi Echo Apache Koda Bandit Desoto Sloan Talon Zorro Link Archer Aspen Kobalt Edge Diesel Hawk Lakota Blade Balto

Sitka · June 2010

Decided to name them; Sitka and Skilak

Alaskan-Themed Names. Perfect for where they live and their breed

Frostbight8 · July 2010

Unnamed is beautitful just like Titan. She looks like a Missy...

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My Sled Dog Team [Pic Heavy]

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