Soldier - Arctictrek's Storm Trooper at Weyekin

Shepherdsway Wovoka of Snowolf X Arctictrek's Cherish Forever

© Photo by Roger Hale

Soldier was our first Malamute and oh how we were spoilt.  We knew even when he was eight weeks old that he was going to be a very special boy. We were so proud to bring him home in August 1998.

Soldier loves to please and doesn't expect something for nothing.  Show him a treat and he'll always look at you as if to say "Well, What do you want me to do for it?"

His temperament is superb, a typical Arctictrek - Sound in everyway.  Soldier loves to talk to you and can even open and shut doors.  We took him to many rallies when he was younger even then his desire to work in harness was enormous.  He is a fantastic working dog.  Who gives 110% every time.  He doesn't mind whether he runs on his own or as part of a team.

Although only shown occasionally he's never let us down.

In October 2000 we were approached by Jan Sapsford of the Dankatchas Kennel who expressed an interest in using Soldier with her bitch Tahnee.  It was something we'd never thought about before.  We took our time thinking about it, after all temperament and standard of the breed was important and we didn't want Soldier to change in anyway.  Tahnee was an excellent bitch again from Arctictrek so we agreed.

In January 2001 Tahnee gave birth to 10 beautiful puppies.  Several of these puppies have been successful in the show ring and on the trail.

In 2008 Soldier sired our very first litter.  We were so proud of him and the pups were of him.  He was such a good Dad!

Subject to Approval Soldier has now passed his Working Dog Team title which now means we can add the letters WTD after his name!

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 another 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 could really grow to love, 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.

Shadow - Winterdance Wild Goose at Weyekin

Benbeau's Ontario at Dream Catcher X Naskapis Chena from Winterdance

© Photo by Roger Hale

Shadow came to us in the winter of 2001. She was three years old. We've known her since she was an eight week old puppy.  Paul trained her up and ran his first season with her and Soldier.  Soldier adores her.

Her previous owners could no longer work their dogs and as she was still so young it seemed unfair on her.  As we've always been fond of Shadow we agreed to take her on.

Soldier and Shadow always enjoyed running together so it was great to see them back in harness once again.

Although Shadow took up showing quite later on at four years of age she's been incredible.  She's been placed in nearly every show she's entered, gained several Best of Breeds and those shows she's not been placed in she's been short listed.

What a Star!!!

So, Who says you can't teach old dogs new tricks?

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 is 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.  This season Kody along with Blizzard had helped Ryan gain 3rd Place in the ABSA Junior Championship!

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!

Blizzard - Vanzants Edna's Blizzard Among Weyekin

Vanzant's Strike X Raipierz Blu-Blaze