Jennifer Probert LNAC 2008 ~ 1st place 6 dog class. Photo by David Woodcock

Jennifer and Diamond

Jennifer and Diamond
Michael DeYoung Photography

About us

About Us ~

Our kennel is made up of hound / AK husky cross sprint race sled dogs. We are based out of Fairbanks and race around the great state of Alaska. We are a world class kennel that takes the sport of dog mushing very seriously.

Both of us, Jennifer Probert-Erhart and Carl Erhart, are Athabascan Natives from interior Alaska. Carl grew up in Tanana and Jennifer in Tok/Tanacross. Our history in the sport goes back many generations. The Probert, Denny, Ehart and Woods families combined have countless hours and miles on the back of a dog sled and we are blessed to come from such a talanted, amazing and gifted group of people. The stories, advice and information that we get from our family is not only interesting but critical to the success of our kennel. Carrying on not only a family tradition, but a sport that was a way of life for our Athatbascan people is a great honor for both of us.

Currently we compete primarily in the limited class races but plan on running more open class races. Our dreams of running the "big ones" meaning the Open North American and the Rondy are getting closer and closer to being a reality. Our kids also compete in the junior races and our parents still play an active role in the kennel.

We invite you to follow along as we prepare the dogs for raceing, travel around the state to compete in the races and share the ups and downs of the wonderful, exciting sport of sprint dog mushing.

We are looking for sponsors to help with the cost of food, vet care and travel expenses. For more information about becoming a sponsor please contact us directly at prodogkennel@gmail.com

Thank you for taking your time to spend with us!


Tsin' ee
Anna' Bas ee'
(Thank you in Athabascan)

Sunday, January 18, 2009

First and second day of races - 8 dog class

We came to help out with the races yesterday and see how everything would work. We helped Gramme Howe, Jennifer Sterling and Rob Downey in the 8 dog class. It was a little confusing, but seemed like everything worked out with getting the teams to the line. However at the end of the race it sounded like the trail was pretty bad. Lots of bad feet and injured dogs. I think there were 4 USA teams that scrached on day 2. Hege Ingebritson finished 1st on both day 1 and day 2. Alex Downey from USA is in 3rd place in the junior 4 dog class. Corey and Shae-lyn have raced against Alex in the past.

The weather yesterday was very nice, about 0 and no wind. This morning it was blowing. Probably about 0 again but there are snow fluries and wind. Everyday that we have been here the weather has been totally different.

We`ve met allot of really nice people. Especially the racers from South Africa, they are very nice and really want to come to AK.

I am having trouble using my laptop here so I won`t be able to post pictures till it works.

I`m getting excited, tomorrow will be the draw for starting positions. Can`t wait till Tuesday!

Jennifer
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