The Dogs of the Iditarod
Meet the dogs which live on the historic
Iditarod Trail in Knik, Alaska! These dogs live in
a forested area and enjoy making frequent healthy and fun runs on the nearby trails. Each of these dogs have it's own distinct personality and each plays an important role to the overall success of the entire pack. These dogs are trained and cared for by:
Charley Bejna
(Photos courtesy of Henrik Nor-Hansen)
Meet the dogs which live on the historic
Iditarod Trail in Knik, Alaska! These dogs live in
a forested area and enjoy making frequent healthy and fun runs on the nearby trails. Each of these dogs have it's own distinct personality and each plays an important role to the overall success of the entire pack. These dogs are trained and cared for by:
Charley Bejna
(Photos courtesy of Henrik Nor-Hansen)
BERNIE
This dog is the brother of Tundra, and was born July 5, 2006 and was acquired from Streeper Kennels .
He has completed the 2011 Willow-Tug 300, the 2012 Knik 200 and the 2012 Northern Lights 300.
This dog is the brother of Tundra, and was born July 5, 2006 and was acquired from Streeper Kennels .
He has completed the 2011 Willow-Tug 300, the 2012 Knik 200 and the 2012 Northern Lights 300.
BUBBLES
This female was born April 20, 2011 and has beautiful blue eyes. A few weeks after her birth,
Bubbles met the inaugural JetBlue aircraft to Alaska on May 24, 2011.
(Along with her brother Festus and an adult selddog team)!
She was named in honor of Katie "Bubbles" Podgorska.
This female was born April 20, 2011 and has beautiful blue eyes. A few weeks after her birth,
Bubbles met the inaugural JetBlue aircraft to Alaska on May 24, 2011.
(Along with her brother Festus and an adult selddog team)!
She was named in honor of Katie "Bubbles" Podgorska.
CANYON
This all black female with brown eyes was born April 20, 2011. Her father is retired Iditarod
finisher Nick. (who lives in Utah). She was born the smallest of the seven in her litter.
CHARLEY
This guy was born on October 24, 2010 and is the brother of Lisa and Denali.
This dog has been in active training and looks promising! He was named
after Musher Charley Bejna!
This guy was born on October 24, 2010 and is the brother of Lisa and Denali.
This dog has been in active training and looks promising! He was named
after Musher Charley Bejna!
DENALI
Denali was born on October 24, 2010 and is the brother of Charley and Lisa. This dog's first race
was the 2012 Knik 200 and Denali was voted the team "MVP" of that race! He also ran in the 2012
Northern Lights 300!
DUSK
This neutered dog completed the 2010 Yukon Quest and runs in lead. He has finished the
2012 Knik 200 and raced in the 2012 Northern Lights 300! He was born 2004.
This neutered dog completed the 2010 Yukon Quest and runs in lead. He has finished the
2012 Knik 200 and raced in the 2012 Northern Lights 300! He was born 2004.
EAGLE
This guy was born at the Iditarod Trail Kennel on June 6, 2012 and is the brother to Kim.This little
guy loves to bark and soon we will find out if he also loves to run!
Fuzzy
Fuzzy was born in 2006 and in 2010 finished the Yukon Quest!
This high energy dog has completed both the 2012 Knik 200
and the 2012 Northern Lights 300.
FESTUS
This majestic male was born April 20, 2011 and has beautiful blue eyes. A few weeks after his birth,
Festus met the inaugural JetBlue aircraft to Alaska on May 24, 2011.
(Along with his sister Bubbles and an adult selddog team)!
This majestic male was born April 20, 2011 and has beautiful blue eyes. A few weeks after his birth,
Festus met the inaugural JetBlue aircraft to Alaska on May 24, 2011.
(Along with his sister Bubbles and an adult selddog team)!
Goodyear
This guy was born April 20, 2011 and is an all black dog with white hind stocking feet. His father is retired Iditarod
finisher Nick. (who lives in Utah).
HAPPY
This female was born in 2007 into another kennel and was appropriately named!
She has completed the 2011 Willow-Tug 300 and the 2012 Knik 200.
This female was born in 2007 into another kennel and was appropriately named!
She has completed the 2011 Willow-Tug 300 and the 2012 Knik 200.
HUDSON
This blackish-brown neutered male was born in 2007
and completed the 2010 Yukon Quest, as well as the
2012 Knik 200 and the 2012 Northern Lights 300!
INDY
Having been born in 2000, this dog becomes the oldest member of the Iditarod Trail Kennel.
Indy has participated in numerous mid-distance races including the Iditarod several times.
She is the mother of Thunder. She is a shy retired indoor-outdoor pet!
KIM
This adorable little girl was born at the Iditarod Trail Kennel on June 6, 2011 and is the sister to Eagle.
Kim was named by Kylie Everett in honor of her aunt, Kim McNutt.
This adorable little girl was born at the Iditarod Trail Kennel on June 6, 2011 and is the sister to Eagle.
Kim was named by Kylie Everett in honor of her aunt, Kim McNutt.
LISA
This young female was born on October 24, 2010 and is the brother of Charley and Denali.
This dog has been in active training and looks promising! Lisa was named in
honor of Lisa Michalski.
This young female was born on October 24, 2010 and is the brother of Charley and Denali.
This dog has been in active training and looks promising! Lisa was named in
honor of Lisa Michalski.
MAC
This five year old male is the litter mate of Whiskey, and generally runs in wheel.
He is a finisher of the 2011 Yukon Quest, as well as the 2012 Knik 200 and
the 2012 Northern Lights 300.
McKINLEY
This brownish male was born April 20, 2011 and is a big and strong male. His father
is Iditarod finisher, Nick.
MICK
This male dog was born in the summer of 2009 and is one of our strongest dogs!
He participated in the 2011 Iditarod and finished in White Mountain. Mick usually
runs in wheel position.
This male dog was born in the summer of 2009 and is one of our strongest dogs!
He participated in the 2011 Iditarod and finished in White Mountain. Mick usually
runs in wheel position.
NELLIE
This spayed female was born July 1, 2003 to Arctic, (daughter of Cymba). Nellie is
retired from dog racing and lives part time in Illinois and part time in Alaska.
She has had a great life of running the trails, and most recently completed the
the 2011 Willow-Tug 300, and the 2011 Iditarod.
This spayed female was born July 1, 2003 to Arctic, (daughter of Cymba). Nellie is
retired from dog racing and lives part time in Illinois and part time in Alaska.
She has had a great life of running the trails, and most recently completed the
the 2011 Willow-Tug 300, and the 2011 Iditarod.
PEARL
This spayed female is retired from dog racing and lives her summers in Illinois and winters
in Alaska! She has participated in numerous races and frequently ran in lead! She lives indoors and enjoys the good life!
PONCHO
This six year old male is a high energy dog who loves to run! In the summer of
2010 Poncho joined the Iditarod Trail Kennel and in the following year completed
the Iditarod sled dog race! Poncho's home is at the entry way to the kennel
and enthusiastically greets every visitor!
STRYDER
This black male was born in 2006 and finished the 2010 Yukon Quest, as well as
the 2012 Knik 200 and the 2012 Northern Lights 300.
THUNDER
This spayed female was born "on the Iditarod" in February of 2001 and is the daughter of
Indy. Thunder has completed the 2004 and 2011 Iditarod as well as numerous other
mid-distance races. She frequently ran in lead over her racing career.
She was featured on the cover of the Iditarod race magazine and
appears on the bags of Redpaw dogfood! Thunder is retired from racing and lives in retirement in Illinois
during the summer and Alaska during the winter.
TAHOE
This strong male was born April 20, 2011 on the Iditarod. His father is Nick
(who moved to Utah!)
This strong male was born April 20, 2011 on the Iditarod. His father is Nick
(who moved to Utah!)
TUNDRA
This dog is the brother of Bernie, and was born July 5, 2006 and was acquired from Streeper Kennels .
He has completed the 2011 Iditarod, 2011 Willow-Tug 300, the 2012 Knik 200 and the 2012 Northern Lights 300.
He has completed the 2011 Iditarod, 2011 Willow-Tug 300, the 2012 Knik 200 and the 2012 Northern Lights 300.
WHISKEY
This five year old male is the litter mate of Mac, and generally runs in wheel.
He is a finisher of the 2010 Yukon Quest, as well as the 2012 Knik 200 and
the 2012 Northern Lights 300.
YUKON
This guy was born April 20, 2011 and is proving to be a formidable member of the team!
His father is Nick (who moved to Utah!)
All of the dogs featured above belong to Charley Bejna,
and are in active training for some exciting events ahead!
This website will reflect the adventures of these coming events!
Iditarod Trail Kennel
P.O. Box 873261
Wasilla, Alaska 99687-3261
and are in active training for some exciting events ahead!
This website will reflect the adventures of these coming events!
Iditarod Trail Kennel
P.O. Box 873261
Wasilla, Alaska 99687-3261