A Southern California Sled Dog Team
(aka: "Sun Dogs")
Yes, working sled dogs can be found even in "snow-challenged" Southern California!
"The Greenacre Gang" is currently an all female team that can't wait for the weekends for their fun runs and longs for cool weather (& even snow). We like running in the low 60's or lower, but will run in temperatures up to 70's (depending on other weather factors such as humidity & sun exposure).
(l-r) Matanuska ("Mattie"), Anika ("Ani"), Button, Freya, and Cricket
Each dog has their own individual photo and background posted, so for more information on each dog, please read their post. Following is a brief description of each dog.
Mattie is an Alaskan Husky (from the Iditarod running kennels of Lynda Plettner & Linwood Fiedler). She is the youngest of the team and she is a lead dog. Mattie is my "alarm" - if anyone approaches, she barks out the warning. She also loves to play.
Ani is a Siberian Husky I rescued out of the shelter. She is the one responsible for turning me into a musher. She is the talkative one of the group & is the "Co-Alpha Dog." No one can do anything, go anywhere or get anything if she isn't doing or getting it at the same time. She can run lead, but works best in wheel. Ani can sniff out a tiny crumb of food from what seems like 2 rooms away - that nose & tummy of hers is constantly getting her into trouble.
Button is my first Alaskan Husky (from Plettner Kennels). She is about 2-3 months older than Ani (making her the oldest dog in the pack) & is the other "Co-Alpha Dog". Button runs in lead. Button is the "rules enforcer" - if she doesn't like what's going on, she'll let everyone know it.
Freya is a Seppela strain (for racing/working) Siberian Husky rescued out of a puppy mill. She is shy around people, but is making good progress. Freya can run in lead, but usually runs in swing/team or wheel. Freya is enjoying playing with all the dogs in her pack (except Button) and she really loves to run.
Cricket is an Alaskan Husky from Plettner Kennels. She is my most recent addition and has actually run in the Iditarod twice! She loves to play and cuddle. She usually runs in wheel, but sometimes runs in swing/team.
Ani is a Siberian Husky I rescued out of the shelter. She is the one responsible for turning me into a musher. She is the talkative one of the group & is the "Co-Alpha Dog." No one can do anything, go anywhere or get anything if she isn't doing or getting it at the same time. She can run lead, but works best in wheel. Ani can sniff out a tiny crumb of food from what seems like 2 rooms away - that nose & tummy of hers is constantly getting her into trouble.
Button is my first Alaskan Husky (from Plettner Kennels). She is about 2-3 months older than Ani (making her the oldest dog in the pack) & is the other "Co-Alpha Dog". Button runs in lead. Button is the "rules enforcer" - if she doesn't like what's going on, she'll let everyone know it.
Freya is a Seppela strain (for racing/working) Siberian Husky rescued out of a puppy mill. She is shy around people, but is making good progress. Freya can run in lead, but usually runs in swing/team or wheel. Freya is enjoying playing with all the dogs in her pack (except Button) and she really loves to run.
Cricket is an Alaskan Husky from Plettner Kennels. She is my most recent addition and has actually run in the Iditarod twice! She loves to play and cuddle. She usually runs in wheel, but sometimes runs in swing/team.
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