Webcam: Sled Dog Puppies

A still image from the webcam of this year's puppies

 

Puppycam will return in May 2012

Sultana gave birth to this year's litter, three cute little sled dogs. Once the pups have reached three weeks of age, they should be more active and entertaining; at that time, we'll turn the puppycam back on.

In the meantime, you can follow the adventures of the Denali kennels, and see photos from their winter patrols, via their blog and on our Facebook page.

 

COURTESY CANDY WAGAMAN COLLECTION

Waiting at a threshold in Savage Camp, 1936

Beyond Cute

Mushing is a cultural tradition across Alaska that dates back many thousands of years. It also provides the National Park Service the most effective available means to patrol vast areas of designated Wilderness during the long winter season.

Managers of the historic park kennels take great care in breeding for qualities suitable for the challenges and responsibilities of a Denali sled dog. Physical traits include long legs to break trail through deep snow, compact paws to resist build up of ice between toes, and sturdy coats and puffy tails to keep warm in the depths of sub-arctic winter. Character traits include tenacity, an unbridled love to pull and run as part of a team, and social skills that tolerate attention of many thousands of admirers to visit the kennels each summer.

 

This webcam was created, in part, with support from a donation.
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