It has been a quiet Summer and now Fall is approaching. Cooler weather is now more regular, the trees are turning from green to orange, red and the Hummingbirds have headed south to Mexico for the Winter.
Above are photos of the dogs here for this years team.
Six of them are veterans and two Yearlings getting ready for their first times in harness. Exciting times!
Would like to welcome Yuya Wada joining the Miortuk Team for this season.
This is a long way from his home in Japan.
Have a great Fall!
Until next....... 

The Loon are back singing their mating cry, the Canada Geese have migrated north, the Humming Birds have returned and the frogs have started their  mating songs at night.
The forest is alive with a new beginning!
The snow has finally gone and the trees are starting to bud.
The dogs are enjoying the new warm weather and are basking in the morning sun.
For next Fall, we have added a few new dogs: Karken, Luc, Jenna and two puppies Twister & Pizzi.
It should be a fun new season.
​Until the next......

This is the run on January 23rd 2026, a great day for running.
We have had a lot of snow this year and some very cold days and nights.
Last night it -32 with a windchill of -43c!
The dogs are all fine getting extra food (high in protein and fats) and good bed of fresh straw.
The puppies (Twister and Pizzi) are growing and turned 6 months of age the first of January.
​Until the next.....

It has been a crazy couple of weeks here at Miotuk with frigid temperatures, mild weather, rain and then the temperature dropped again today.
The puppies have adjusted well to their new home and all the dogs a nice fresh bedding of straw today.
We got in two runs last week and another three this week.
The above video is with Saphir/Lilly at lead, Lance/Levis at point and Zazz and Drago at wheel.
​Until next.......

It has been a long time since the last post as there was a lot of action taking place.However, it took until now for these actions to materialize.
First Napel (Gonsolin Breeding which included Indy, Trump and Phil all of their top studs) arrived here in late August. She ran lead on Remy Coste's Team winning the Grand Odyssey in France 5 times, winning The Wyoming Pedigree Stage Stop Race in 2023, pacing second at the Rondy in 2023, second place at ONAC 2023 & 2024. We are currently in the process of breeding her.
Also added Twister (Brown) & Pissi (Grey) two 5 month out female puppies from the Marco & Anny Revest Kennel ( 6 times champions of the Pedigree Stage Stop Race ini Wyoming, Second and third pace finishers at ONAC and first place in the 2023 Rondy with Anny being only the second female to ever win the race also multible wins in Manitoba Le Pas race)
Both of these puppies will be part of our future breeding program.
As you can see. the future looks promising!
Also Timon Langer, from Austria, arrive here on the 6th of December as the new Handler/Trainee. So, we will start running the dogs next week
Will keep you all posted!
Until te next.....

This Week Lance was bred to Zazz.
There was 5 couplings in the 7 days.
Puppies are expected around the 23rd of August.
The only two days they weren't bred was too hot here with temperatures in the 30's c. Way to hot for the dogs safety.
The past few weeks, we have had a mixed bag of weather here with cold, hot/humid temperatures and a lot of rain.
Other than that all is well here.
Black flies are just about gone for another year and the mosquitos are plentiful.
​Life in the forest!
​Until the next......

It has been awhile since updating the Blog due to circumstances here at Miortuk.
First the heartbreak of the passing of Lloyd. It was unexpected and sudden. Lloyd was fine up to the morning he passed, running on every training run, healthy and happy in the kennel. Playing every morning with his brother Levis and eating enthusiastically everyday. 
He passed peacefully in his around 11am.
There will be a tribute to him on the Reflections Page.
The joy comes with the announcement of two new members to the Miortuk Team.
We had the good fortune to adopt Zazz & Drago from the Terrien Kennel.
Both of these dogs are 7 years old and retired from racing. Both dogs raced in the Open Class this past season and were on Rejean's Team running the ONAC years back. 
Both Zazz and Drago are Leaders.
Zazz is a very enthusiastic, friendly female who loves attention.
Drago is a little more reserved and taking a little while to trust me.
Everyday, half an hour is spent petting and bonding with him.
Progress is being made, he is now trusting me and looking forward to our one on one time.
I have no doubt when a harness is brought out, he will be ready to go!
​The bonding process is so important.
There are more exciting things to take place here that will be announced when everything is finalized.
​Until the next......

The past week was a mixe of emotions with some fun runs and sadly the loss of Sam. 
Sam was going to be 13 years old this Spring. She lived a good life loving to run, playing with Saphir and loving belly rubs. Sam was healthy right up to the end and passed away peacefully in her sleep.
RIP sweetheart!
Lance is proving to be an excellent leader, this week running with Saphir one day and later in the week with Levis.
I am always amazed at the exceptional performance of the "L" Litter. All being focused, fast runners and all leaders. 
A truly once in a life time litter.
Above video is of Lance/Levis at lead, Lilly  and Lloyd /Saphir at wheel.
The weather here has been inconsistant with above 0c temperatures to frigid  -20's. Snow has been enough to run most of the time. But, far less than previous years.
Until the next......

Lance on the left and Saphir on the right at lead. This was the last pair of Leaders to try together as my objective for 2024.
They are a great pair focused, drive and speed!
Saphir finally met her match with speed!!
The Fall season was a good one and thanks to the help of Lily and her work ethic!
The last week of 2024 was met with warm temperatures and rain.
The New Year is to begin with some fresh snow.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
​Until the next.......

Training leaders is always fun here at Miortuk.
This time, we got Levis up front with Lance and he did a great job.
All of the "L" litter will run lead.
Last week on Wednesday we got rain and then frigid temperatures leaving the trail in ice.
We have to wait now for some snow to make the trails safe for running.
​Until the next.......