Celebrating 1 Year Since The Birth Of My Thanksgiving Babies

Daisy and Tumac produced some wonderful pups who have all turned 1 year old and all seem to be thriving.  My four are in harness and are proving to be wonderful in harness, eager to learn, insane pullers with a lot of hardyness to keep moving down the trail no matter what the conditions.  I'm seeing some signs of early leaders and the making of some good distance dogs.  Besides the excitement of how they are in harness, first and foremost, they are beautiful dogs who are as happy in harness as they are on the sofa next to us. Raised in the house, they tend to come in the house most evenings which allows us to really bond as we snuggle and cuddle together in the evenings.  Happy Birthday Beautiful Doggies!

Aise and Illy

Illy and Aise live with my good friend Linda Newman in Minnesota.  Linda has some amazing dogs and these two seem to fit right in.  Illy looks like her mom Daisy and her brother Wishbone and Aise looks a lot like Honey but is more slender and leggier.
Lovely girlies.

Rigel

Rigel... ever so sweet, not to mention adorable.  Rigel has a smashing life with Caroline and Andy in Maine. I'm so grateful to them for their good care and nurturing of this special boy who has had a few special needs along the way.
Happy Birthday Rigel.

Pretty Pear

One of my most favorite photos of Pear.  She radiates such joy! Love her to little pieces.  Her coat is unusual, her eye color is unique and so is she.  She is slowly making her way to the front of the team and I have no doubt that's where she'll stay!

Turkey Jim!

TJ, my lovely gentle boy.  Here he is, lean and leggy.  This isn't a recent photo, he's filled out a little now but is so like his papa, Tumac.  He's amazing in harness, he is all business and is going to be a great distance dog.  Very hardy and recovers quickly.  He's such a love.

Honey and Wishbone

Honey in the background and Wishbone infront.  In true Uktousa style, all pups MUST be bed dogs before they can become sled dogs !
Honey is a stocky, self assured, mild mannered dog. She's become and instant mom for Sofie, always centered, always present.  To think we almost lost her at birth, I couldn't image a moment without her.  Wishbone, oh my lovely boy.... a little shy, so gentle and yet such a dedicated hard worker in harness.  His lovely blue eyes..... both are cuddlers, lovely doggies to snuggle with at bedtime.

Daisy with Grayvy and Pepper

Proud Mamma

Daisy is a great house dog as well as sled dog. She whelped her pups in the living room and has full use of the house to stretch out and take time away from the pups when she needs to.

Wishbone

Doesn't get much sweeter than this boy! He is adorable, so loving and snuggly. Quiet, sweet.... ahhh, just beautiful.

Turkey Jim !!

He came out with a cloud of fun and spirit and that is how he has continued to be. What a funny boy he is and so appropriately named. Turkey boy!!! Large, round, thick silver gray and white coat. Stunning, noisy and hilarious. When he first popped out, he curled up on my hand. An instant bond.

Pepper

Pepper, or 'Peppi' as I like to call him. He is like Pear and Grayvy. Very middle of the road, perhaps a bit more outgoing. Big male with striking features and a strong mask.

Honey

Honey is a 'darling' pup. She is beautiful, inside and out. Loving, snuggly and so very pretty.

Grayvy

First born, good sized female. Stunning markings. Almost brown/black stripes with shades of light brown inbetween. She is a lot like Pear, middle of the road, sweet, not noisy, very easy going.

Pear

Pear is a beautiful good sized female. She is a wonderful silver/blue color... dove gray? Very middle of the road personality, not to active but not too laid back either. Lovely dense coat.d

Fruitcake

Beautifuil light gray girl. Looks like her mommy Daisy. Very sweet and laid back.