Dogs of the 2006 Iditarod Team
HUGH - Really just one of the dogs
himself.  Prime care-giver and
decision-maker.  The dogs rely on him
just as much as he relies on them
which is why such a deep bond
develops between them during the race.
OMEN - The little lead dog with
attitude.  For the second year she
lead the way into Nome. Known for
giving lots of kisses
.
NOVA - Another great leader who
came on strong late in the season.  
The alpha female of the yard.  Strong
mind, strong willed, yet very playful.
FLAME - A new addition late in the
season who was up until then a sprint
dog who did the Fur Rondy.  A great
leader, full of spirit.  Amazing that he
could go all the way to Nome.  It's true
that a great dog is a great dog.
COLBY - A little girl with lots of
heart.  The cheerleader of the group,
barking up every hill to Nome.
SALLY - Mostly in swing.  She keeps
up entertained with her playful
nature in the yard and on the trail.
 
MERTYLE - Sally's sister, Mahoosic's
mom.  Lots of attitude.  A dependable
leader with spunk.
BLAZE - A quiet guy in the yard
who becomes one of the loudest on
the trail.  A good leader with lots of
heart.  I think he's finished every
race he's started.
SHYELA - One of the oldest on the
team with the most experience.  One
of our original leaders.  Her name
says it all.  She's very shy, slides
around the yard like a fox, but runs
like hell at the scent of another team
ahead of her.
MAESTRO - One of the most
dependable muscle dogs on the team.  
He's finished every race he's started.  
June-Mari's son which says it all.  A
lovable fella that you can't walk by
without getting a hug.  
MAHOOSIC - Another dependable
hard working male that gives his all
every time he runs.  Has a loud,
threatening bark in the yard but is a
pussy cat on the couch.  Likes to
frighten photographers on the trail.  
TITAN - A young male from Lance
Mackey.  Good team dog that's
always there.  Been trying his hand
at leading occasionally as well.  
DARKIE - A prized sprint dog from
Lester Erhart.  This was his first year
doing distance races.  An amazing
leader.  Part wolf.  Loads of potential
for next year.
BLONDIE - A young, spirited leader
that we got last spring.  Her first year
doing distance racing.  She would
have went all the way to Nome except
that being in heat she was getting a
bit distracted by all the men around
her.
DOZER - Will pull a hook every time
the team stops.  Seems to never tire.  
Full of attitude.  Hates dog boxes and
has chewed up most of the doors on
our truck.  Because of this he gets to
ride in the cab everywhere we go.
FRIDAY - Darkie's son.  Very shy
but has lots of heart.  New for us this
year but has loads of potential.
SNOW - We just got Snow early this
year; former sprint dog.  Happy guy,
always smiling.  We expect great
things for him next year.  
MOJO - This race was in your
memory.  Your presence was carried
in our hearts along the trail to Nome.
We wished you could make another
trip but alas, our time together was
cut short. We miss you Mojo.
Here's some of our other favorite dogs: