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MEET THE DOGS
The dogs are the real stars of the team. Our love and compassion for these athletes is HUGE and we want you to be able to learn about each of these incredible and spirited pups. Each dog brings unique strengths, energy, and personality to the kennel. Together they create a very special and successful team. The dogs are all a part of Shameless Huskies Kennel in Willow Alaska, owned by Kathleen Frederick.
Sponsor a Race Dog: $300 Sponsor a Yearling: $150
Sponsor a puppy: $50
Yearlings will most likely not run Iditarod, but they are crucial to the future of the kennel.
Puppies will not run this year but they are cute and who wouldn't want updates about them?!
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Lambo
TEAM DOG
This up and coming three year old is already a star! He is part of the luxury car litter. During his first year of competition, he ran every race, finishing all of them! Reliable, trusting, and incredibly resilient, Lambo has a bright future.
Sponsored by Erica Bindas + Amber Carrington + Ben VanTassel
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Porsche
LEAD DOG
Porsche is the sweetest! She’s always ready for a hug and a snuggle by greeting everyone paws first. At three years old Porsche is super smart and eager to please - great leader qualities! I love running with her in lead! She is a part of the luxury car litter. Sponsored by Barbara Embick
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Groom Boi
LEAD DOG
Our sweet and gentle giant, Groom is one of the biggest boys on the team. He is an Iditarod finisher. He is happiest when leading with his mom Hope or his bestie Nala.
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Champagne
WHEEL DOG
This happy go lucky young guy is a firecracker! It will be Champagne’s second year racing and we can’t wait for his boundless energy to join the team.
Sponsored by Laurie + Kent
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Gabby
RETIRED LEAD DOG
Gabby, Gabby-doo, Gabanna is Anna’s retired girl from Minnesota. You can find her rooting around for treats, leading fun runs for puppies, napping in the dogsled, or chasing the race team out of the chute. At thirteen years old she still loves to show off her beautiful lope and prove that she can run like the wind.
Sponsored by Kathleen Burke-Scheffler + Eugene Scheffler + Chris Carr
Rolls
TEAM DOG
Rolls is our social butterfly. You can find him twirling for attention outside of his dog house, staying awake at checkpoints for extra attention, or flirting with whichever female is nearest to him. He loves to run next to his brother Beamer. This will be Rolls’ third year of racing. He’s on his way to becoming one of the core race dogs on the team.
Sponsored by Rita Young and Kathy Gallagher
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Beamer
TEAM DOG
This wiggly bundle of joy is famous for his signature one ear up, one ear down look. Vying for a position as a core race team dog, Beamer thrives when running at below zero temps. Always next to his brother Rolls of course. At just three years old, this will be his third year racing. He is a rising star for sure.
Sponsored by Laura Smith-Tremble
Nala
LEAD DOG
You can find Nala bounding back and forth while tilting her head to the side as she watches to see what you will do next. She is curious, playful, and sometimes extremely stubborn. Nala has finished multiple 300-mile races and is a core race dog. She loves leading with Groom Boi so that she can boss him around.
Sponsored by Marcie Bonilla
Regal
WHEEL DOG
This boy is on the way to becoming one of our most trustworthy race dogs. He proved himself in 2023 during his first year of racing when he ran every single race for the kennel and finished them all too! Regal is sweet and shy but incredibly trusting of his favorite people. He has an endlessly positive attitude.
Sponsored by Chase + Mer + Jackie H
Diggins
LEAD DOG
Diggins is fierce and protective of her team, her pack, and her food! She’s both driven and resilient and loves to work. Once you win her over Digs is endlessly sweet and loving. When not running with the team, Diggins lives in Minnesota with us.
Sponsored by the Ice Age Trail Alliance + The Morrill Family
Yukon Gold
TEAM DOG
Taking after her mother, Ashley, Yukon is an up-and-coming two-year-old who will be moving up to lead dog this year! She is sweet as pie and wildly affectionate. Always eager to please we have high hopes for little Yukon becoming a leader.
Sponsored by the Cochrane Family + Amy Gilbert
Wizard
LEAD DOG
Wizard is a vocal boy who always has something to say, especially if it’s about how long it takes the dinner bucket to get to his bowl. Often wild and unpredictable in the dog yard, Wizard surprised us all by becoming a no-nonsense incredibly focused leader! We are excited to see what this three-year-old achieves this year!
Sponsored by Rachel Fritzler
Fiesty
TEAM DOG
Fiesty is our biggest cheerleader. Hundreds of miles into a race you can find her repeatedly bouncing on her front paws while barking at her teammates to get moving. Fiesty is an experienced race dog and is happiest when running next to her best friend and sister Laurakins.
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Sponsored by Jessica P
Laurakins
LEAD DOG
Laurakins takes her job very seriously and is one of our most enthusiastic athletes. You can always count on her to be doing her absolute best. Laurakins is an Iditarod finisher and reliable lead dog.
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Sponsored by Marin + David + Milo
Ashley
LEAD DOG
Ashley is the princess of the dog yard and she makes sure everyone knows it. Loyal and intelligent Ashley is one of our best leaders. Her forward momentum even in the most difficult conditions makes her a superb athlete. This girl has a big season ahead of her and is sure to be a key race dog. Ashley was raised by Lucia Chacron.
Sponsored by members of BIPOC Outdoors Twin Ports + Mark Hennessy
Aurora
LEAD DOG
A very versatile athlete, Aurora can run in lead, team, and wheel. She is nimble and quick, also small but strong. She raced and finished every race last season and is also an Iditarod finisher! She has a great attitude and can be trusted to be ready for anything.
Sponsored by Kathy, Lucy + Lily + Julie H.
Honor
LEAD DOG
This sweet girl is even keel as can be. A very experienced racer, Honor can be called on if you need a pinch hit leader or if you just need a good puppy kiss.
Bruiser
LEAD DOG
Shy but incredibly loving, Bruiser is one of the first to let out his signature yelp to cheer on his teammates to "keep going!" He is well liked by every dog in the kennel. He has a beautiful trot and prefers to lead with Ashley.
Sponsored by Gustavus Adolphus Rugby Alumni
Odyssey
LEAD DOG
Odyssey gives off big teenage boy vibes and has constant bedhead. Edgy on the outside and tender on the inside this boy requires a little extra attention, especially when putting his booties on. Most days you can find him running in wheel trying to catch up to his twin brother Illiad to start an argument!
Sponsored by Dick Swenson
Iliad
LEAD DOG
Our wild man Iliad, brother to Odyssey, is one of our stand out new leaders. He is always ready for the next challenge. You can count on him to be giving 110% all the time. He is sweet, affectionate, and quite the head turner with his shaggy black and caramel coat.
Sponsored by Dick Swenson
Metallica
LEAD DOG
Metallica, affectionately called Tal. Her single half blue half brown eye turns many heads, but what’s even more striking is her poise and quiet confidence when running. She has a beautiful smooth trot and is a no fuss kind of girl who isn’t afraid of hard work. A little bashful at first, Metallica is a whole bundle of love once she warms up to new company.
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Charlotte
LEAD DOG
Charlotte has a great attitude and is one of our happiest dogs. You can find her running around the yard carrying her food dish in her mouth, always ready for the next meal. She has a beautiful trot and and the sweetest awwwrrroooo when she howls.
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Jetter
LEAD DOG
“That’s a lot of dog” we always say when we harness Jetter before a run: a lot of energy, enthusiasm, affection, fur, and legs. Emotional and intelligent Jetter spends his time quietly observing the world, until the harnesses come out that is! He is one of hardest drivers on the team and is becoming a trusted leader.
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Spunky
TEAM DOG
This wild girl is highly social. Spunky is really truly ready for anything at any time. She has an incredible positive attitude and is one of the biggest cheerleaders on the team - She’s one of the first to start barking to run when the team is stopped right along with her brother Bruiser. Oh and we can’t forget her appetite: everyone better watch out when Spunky is around. She’ll eat her food then chow her neighbor’s food too!
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Tok
LEAD DOG
Tok is the brother of Aurora! He re-joined the Shameless Kennel in the spring of 2024. He loves to lead with his best friend, Groom
Baby Raven
YEARLING
Our resident noisemaker, Raven is always calling for attention. Shes not only good for sunggles, she is a bundle of energy on the line and shows great potential as a future sled dog.
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Smooch
YEARLING
A part of the Valentine's Day litter, Smooch takes after her mom Charlotte. She is a very strong girl with a lot of pulling power. A bit shy at first, but loves a good butt scratch once she warms up to you!
Cupid
YEARLING
A part of the Valentine's Day litter, Cupid loves to be loved on. Like her siblings she is strong with a lot of pulling power!
Lanier
YEARLING
Named after veteran musher, Jim Lanier, this boy is ready to run at any instant. He is a bundle of energy! He loves to play with his neighbor Illiad and is a full-time member of the clean bowl club, always vying for more food!
Venus
YEARLING
A part of the Valentine's Day litter, Venus is a feisty gal! Like her mother, Charlotte, she means no-nonsense. But her bark is much worse than her bite. She is always looking for love and attention
June (Junie B Jones) (JBJ)
YEARLING
June came to the kennel in the fall of 2023 with the Valentine's Day litter. You could mistake her for a cattle dog, but once she is on the line, you know she is a full-time Alaskan Husky. She holds a very nice trot and is always willing to pull. She loves to eat as much as she loves attention!
Valentino
YEARLING
Taking after both his mother and father (Rolls and Charlotte), Valentino is one of the biggest dogs in the kennel. He is a bundle of energy and is eager to please. He has great pulling power with his long legs!
Romeo
YEARLING
Watch out for the biggest dog in the kennel! Romeo hasn't quite figured out that he's not the size of a Dachshund. If you're looking for a hugger, you found him! He is chock-full of energy and is ready to play. He comes hot out of the gate when he is on the line, but he's learning to pace himself! This powerful boy will sure turn heads as he grows into an adult.
Juliet
YEARLING
Perhaps the smallest dog in the kennel, Juliet is learning that bigger isn't always better. A part of the Valentine's Day litter, she is showing off her brain power on the line. Never discount a little girl, she's one to watch for in the future!
Kiana
PUPPY
Perhaps the smallest dog in the kennel, Juliet is learning that bigger isn't always better. A part of the Valentine's Day litter, she is showing off her brain power on the line. Never discount a little girl, she's one to watch for in the future!
Ambler
PUPPY
One of our newest additions to the kennel, Ambler comes from Charlotte and Red Dog (from Off the Rails Kennel). She loves to explore the world with her sister, Kiana, play tug, and be loved on by all of the handlers at the kennel.
