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Spur
Spur

Spur (M)

Spur is a very affectionate boy, always willing to get pets from our summer visitors. He loves to play with his brother Cassin, who lives at the house next door. He has a very fuzzy coat, much longer than his littermates. Although he works hard in team, his urge to play with his partner sometimes interferes with his learning new commands. Once he matures, he will probably be a great lead dog and reliable worker.

 

 

Born: 8/05/2006
Weight: 72 lbs
Climbing Routes Litter
This slump occurred as underlying permafrost melted  

Did You Know?
Warmer temperatures have led to dramatic thawing of permafrost. Thaw releases carbon, as once-frozen materials decompose, but allows increased plant growth. Researchers in Denali are studying whether thawing permafrost will increase or decrease world-wide carbon emissions.

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Last Updated: May 25, 2009 at 20:15 EST