Logan (l) is an Alaskan malamute and is a big puppy.  He is cautious around people but when he trusts you, you are friends for life.
Position:  all, but mainly he runs lead with Flint

Flint (r) is a freight Alaskan husky we purchased in Alaska at 8 weeks of age.  He also is cautious in new situations and with new people but once he has run he loves the cuddles people wish to give him.
Position:  main lead dog.  He is a command leader






Sheyenne is an Alaskan husky.  She has a shorter coat and lighter build than Flint, but she is a mighty puller.  She loves to give kisses and receive her cuddles.

Position:  winter of 2010-11 was her first season in harness so she is being rotated to see where she will work best.  Swing (right behind the leaders) was the main position she ran since I see potential lead dog qualities in her.













Pilot (l) is a Samoyed.  This is a Northern breed that originates from Russia, the Samoyed people.   Pi is one of the "puppy boys", 4 littermates we kept with their sister moving to Sweden.  Pi a hardworker and never quits.
Position:  Lead usually with Whisper (his brother) but also is comfortable in any position

Whisper(r) is a Samoyed.  And he does NOT live up to his name! He is very outgoing, loves hugs and people.  He is on the higher end of the energy level too, so getting him focused at the start of a run is a challenge.  But he is very responsive and wants to please. 
Position:  Lead but is comfortable in other positions in the team.


Ice is a Samoyed and littermate to Whisper, Pilot and Thyme so he is one of the "puppy boys".  Ice is very powerful and a hard worker.  He is very loving to all.

Position:  main wheel dog.  Ice also helps out at team.







Thyme is a Samoyed and littermate to Whisper, Pilot and Ice.   Thyme is the one everyone wants to take home with them!  He is very outgoing and affectionate with people.  He loves his cuddles and will give you kisses.  This is the one that will stick his head under your coat to get your attention. He is a sweet boy.

Position:  team dog.  Thymer also does help out at wheel.











Cooper is a Samoyed and older brother to the puppy boys.  Cooper is PIDT's "sam-ambassador"!  He is very mellow, easy going, friendly and tolerant so he travels with me when I provide talks about dog sledding and dog safety. In harness Cooper is a pulling machine and I have found I depend a lot on him for his personality but also his working ability.  Cooper-Man is very much my dog and is a very, very special dog.

Position:  Main wheel dog.  Coop also will run in team.









Ruby (l) is a Samoyed and littermater to Cooper and big sister to the puppy boys.  Ruby is just a happy go lucky girl.  She works hard and is always ready to go.  She loves people and guests enjoy spending time with her.  Ruby has provided two litters for PIDT, with one offspring, Trek, working for PIDT.
Position:  Swing (behind the leaders) and sometimes a short distance back up leader.

Gavin (r) is a Samoyed and the father to Cooper, Ruby, Ice, Thyme, Pilot and Whisper.  Gavin is 11 yrs. old now (7/2011) so he is slowing down.  He is high energy or "Tigger" as we call him and has been an amazing sled dog for PIDT.
Position:   Gav was my main lead dog till 2009 and now he runs swing.

Rose is a Samoyed and the dam (mother) to Ruby, Cooper, Ice, Thyme, Whisper and Pilot.  Rose and Hudson are half siblings, too.  Rose is starting to slow down as she ages but she still loves to go and if it is not too hot she works hard.  She has been spayed and has a very heavy coat so overheating is an issue for her.  She is friendly but also loves to be in her box in the dog trailer.

Position:  Wheel next to Hudson usually or team



Hudson is a Samoyed and half brother to Rose and also the sire to Trek.  Hudson loves people and is happy to sit in your lap!  Hudson is a handful in harness but is a hard worker, it is just getting him focused at the start that is difficult.

Position:  Wheel and now and then solo lead during fall training.











Torrey is a Samoyed and the smallest Sam I own. I call her my pocket sam since she is so small.  But do not let her size fool you!  She runs with Bob (called cani-cross) and skijors with Bob.  Skijoring is where the person is on cross country skis and the dog is attached via a line to the person and they work together as a team to go down the trail and yes the dog is pulling the person.  "Princess Torrey" is very affectionate with all and is a spitfire in harness.

Position:  swing and back up leader.  Solo skijoring and canicross dog for Bob.



Silk is a Samoyed and cousin to Torrey--their dams are sisters.  Silk came to us when she was 3 1/2 yrs old and has adjusted living here.  She is a hard worker and very dependable.  And she loves her cuddles!

Position:  Team usually next to Rayne but sometimes wheel or swing




McKensie is a Samoyed.  He turned 9 yrs old in June 2011.  The winter of 2010-11 Kensie was ill so was out the entire season.  He was missed.  He has always been a hard puller and very dependable.  Cooper and him were wheel partners and worked together so well it made my job of steering the sled easy.  Kensie loves to give kisses and yup is happy to sit in your lap.

Position:  retired from wheel so now team.






Rayne is a Samoyed and came to us as a young adult.  Rayne came to us not trusting other dogs or people so I do have to manage situations. The winter of 2010-2011 he wonderfully surprised me and allowed guests to pet and cuddle him!  In this picture this guest was one that Rayne trusted immediately and an 11 yr old boy, fell in love with Rayne and Rayne with him.  It warmed my heart.

Position:  team (usually next to Silk) and wheel





Trek (Trekker) is a Samoyed and a PIDT breeding of Ruby and Hudson.  Trek was one of two pups in the litter and his sister, Tollie, lives in Sweden with another Prairie Isle Samoyed, Yepa.  The winter of 2010-11 was Trek's first year in harness and as he grew stronger, he became a powerful force in the team.  He is lover!   He wants to be with people and will whine sometimes to get what he wants.  He is easy to work with and learns fast.

Position:   rotating to all . 





Eve is a Samoyed and we imported her (summer 2010) from the Vinterskogen kennel in Norway.  At first Eve was uncorridinated but as she spent more hours working in harness she became strong and powerful.  She loves to go with the team, especially with Flint, Logan and Sheyenne.

Position:  rotating to all