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)

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Hot summer in Fairbanks

It's been pretty hot here in Fairbanks this summer.  I'm not complaining, but it is a little hot for the dogs, so I would rather have it a little cooler for their sake.  It's been in the upper 80's and low 90's.  I spend most of the mid day out in the dog yard watering everyone down.  At first they weren't sure what I was doing, now they are ready and looking forward to it.  It is just way too hot for them to do anything.  Today it's very smokey out from the forest fires in the interior. Really hot and really smokey are not my two favorite things for the dogs, I don't mind, but I can get out of the smoke and they can't.  At least there is no danger for us.  Allot of people in Alaska are employed by the fires so it's good for that, but I sure feel bad for the folks who have homes in danger or who have a hard time with the smoke.  

Hopefully things will clear up soon,
Jennifer 
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