Willow -Arctictreks Alaskan Lady for Weyekin

Shepherdsway Touch of Gold with Arctictrek X Arctictreks Legend of a Lady

 
© Photo by Roger Hale

Our desire to own our 2nd Malamute came sooner than we expected, we were very patient and waited almost two years. Due to the high quality of breeding there was no doubt in our minds where we should get our second malamute. We went back to Arctictrek.

We've always liked Abby and were delighted when Barbara said we could have a puppy from Abby's litter.

Willow came to us in July 2000. What an absolute darling. Soldier was just as excited as we were. Princess and Jack loved her as well.

She has a wonderful nature and sees the good in everyone whether they have two legs or four.

Unfortunately Willow was never shown but has all the qualities one could want in a malamute. Although her working enthusiasm wasn't there as early as Soldier's she enjoyed working in harness and backpacking just the same. The summer of 2006 saw Willow taking up Agility. She was a natural, something I sure she gets from her Mother Abby, We think Agility is something Willow loved, possibly more than working in Harness!

Willow has accompanied us on several school and club visits. She has made even the most frightened child overcome their fear of dogs. For this we are extremely proud. 

Kody - Arctictrek's Ice Princess for Weyekin

Forstals Xaros X Arctictrek's Lady in Red
 

Kody came to us in March 2003 once again from Arctictrek. What a little cracker! Kody is the first Siberian we've owned from a puppy and boy did she keep us on our toes. She managed to strip our entire kitchen floor of floor tiles in no time at all. She is affectionately known as Kody Chew at home. She is mischievous but loving. She is really Ryan's dog but we all love her. She was very impatient working wise and couldn't wait to get in harness. Once she did, boy there was no stopping her. Ryan started to run her towards the end of 2004/2005 and they worked very well together. Kody was one of the most important dogs on Paul's team. She is his lead dog. They say "True Lead dogs are born and not made" how true this statement is as it was obvious from the start where she was going to be. Kody along with Blizzard had helped Ryan gain 3rd Place in the ABSA Junior Championship in the 2009/10 season.

This season Ruth is hoping to put her in lead in her first ever 3 dog team consisting of Kody, Desna and Solli.

Millie - Arctictrek's Soul Sister for Weyekin

Shepherdsway Touch of Gold with Arctictrek x Arctictrek's Solar Eclipse

 

We wanted a very special bitch, of top quality who will be come the Foundation for the Weyekin Kennel. She needed to have a superb temperament, She needed to be of correct size, she needed to have all the qualities we love in malamutes with the final ingredient having a great character. So, where would we find such a pup? With Barbara of course and she didn't disappoint us!

Millie is a dream, an absolute doll. She settled in with us so well and already has a huge fan club.

Millie loves to be with you and please you all the time, she's a right chatter box, always woo wooing!!

Millie has a sixth sense and senses when you are not feeling yourself. We've never experienced it before only read about it. It's really is something to see!

She was a little late starting in harness and has just finished her first season running with her daughter Wynona.

Blizzard - Vanzants Edna's Blizzard Among Weyekin

Vanzant's Strike X Raipierz Blu-Blaze

 

Blizzard breezed in to our lives in the Summer of 2006. She is the coolest girl we know, a real sweetheart who loves to be active but at the same time enjoys all the home comforts which include a good snuggle up when watching TV in the evening. When she arrived at our home she was treated by the others in the pack in the way in which Shadow was when she first arrived, as if she was always meant to be here. Millie struck up a great friendship with her and they are never far away from each other. She has incredible strength, possibly a natural for Weight Pull. Blizzard had a mixed season during the 2006/2007 season, she ran as part of a two dog, three dog and four dog team and worked incredibly hard. She didn't seem to mind who she ran with or where on the team she was placed as long as she could run! We are so pleased with her working attitude and abilities. While Natalia was training Kira with the flyball box one day we noticed Blizzard watching out of the lounge window. When Kira had finished her training session we brought Blizzard out to see what she'd make of it. To our surprise she worked it out more or less straight away and loves it!

Trooper - Weyekin's Jesse James

Arctictrek's Storm Trooper at Weyekin X Arctictrek's Soul Sister for Weyekin

 

Trooper was our first born puppy and is so much like his Dad. Although we told ourselves "No more Boys!" he soon changed our minds. He has such a huge character and is so loving. He is very proud of his Dad and loves to go out walking with him. Already Trooper has shown us that he has the same drive and determination when working in Harness. He has also done extremely well in the show ring. At present Trooper is working on his Working Team Dog title WTD. He only has one more leg to go to complete the challenge. Hopefully he will get this next season.

Wynona - Weyekin's Dances with Wolves

Arctictrek's Storm Trooper at Weyekin X Arctictrek's Soul Sister for Weyekin

 

From just a couple of weeks old Wynona proved she was going to be a very special young lady. At 11 weeks old it was evident that she had inherited some of her mothers wonderful qualities such as her calming influence, keen to learn and eager to please and very, very affectionate. She's got a good working attitude and has turned Ruth from Musher's Mate to Musher!

Wynona loves obedience and agility

Wynona is currently in training to become a School Dog for the Dogs Helping Kids Charity.

Libby - Kegluneq's Rhone to Nikolai to Weyekin

Greentrail Explorer of Kegluneq X Arctictrek's Sexy Mo

Libby came to us at the start of this season from the Kegluneq Racing and Show Kennels. She comes from excellent working lines. Paul will be working her in his four dog team this season.

She has settled in extremely well and has put a bit of life into the Veterans who all adore her. She has the most wonderful temperament and is very confident. She has passed her basic obedience and advanced doggy classes.