Our Pack
Our Huskies
Over 40 sled dogs, each with their own personality. Here we introduce them all.
Who lives with us
A pretty mixed bunch
Our pack consists of Greenland Dogs, adopted Siberian and Alaskan Huskies, a group of young dogs that are half Greenland Dog and half Siberian Husky, and our retirees.
We have dogs that were born here, adopted dogs, purchased dogs, dogs that were nursed back to health after injuries, dogs that were difficult to handle before, and dogs with show bloodlines. From Sweden, Norway, Serbia, and Germany.
They all have different personalities. Some are braver, some more balanced. Some weigh 40 kilos, some 20. But they have one thing in common: they were born to run.
The Breeds
Greenland Dog and Husky, and why both
We don't compete with our dogs, we do long tours around the Arctic Circle. That's why the mix works for us: Greenland Dogs bring strength and toughness, our Siberian and Alaskan Huskies bring speed and a gentle nature.
Greenland Dogs have become rare and are hardly kept anymore, especially on tourist farms, because they're considered difficult and slow. For us, they're the best partners we can imagine.
How We Keep Them
Enclosures instead of chains
Animal welfare and care are important to us. For us, that means: no chain tethering with individual doghouses, but enclosures in small and larger groups. Sled dogs are social animals, they need their pack mates, they need people, and they need exercise all year round.
Our dogs live just a few meters from our house. That way we're constantly in contact with them, and that's important to us.
Each run has a sunny section, because they love to sunbathe, and a shaded one under the trees for hot days. Although they like to sleep together in one house, each dog has their own entrance in case they want to rest alone. On the wooden balconies they lie in the sun and look down into the valley like sentries.
Even the dogs we've taken in from shelters find their place here. It takes time and effort, but in the end everyone feels as comfortable as suits them best. Because everyone is different.
The Training Year
What our dogs do in summer
That's the question we get asked most often.
June to September
Summer
Above 15 degrees our dogs don't run in harness, they would overheat. They still get exercise: free running, hikes in the forest and mountains, swimming in the lake, and walks. On cool mornings they pull the training cart or the ATV.
From September
Autumn
Now the actual training begins, every other day with the cart or ATV. We start with 5 kilometers and work our way up until the end of November, plus considerable elevation gain.
December
First Snow
When there's snow in the valley but not enough in the mountains yet, short sled tours are ideal for preparation. Every other day about 10 to 30 kilometers.
January to End of Season
Season
Now the multi-day tours run. Five to six days out, two to four days rest, depending on snow, weather, and elevation about 15 to 35 kilometers per day.
Spring
Winding Down
When the snow melts, we train back down, back to the cart and by the end of May down to 5 kilometers per session.
Daily Life
Feeding, grooming, checking paws
What goes in the bowl
We feed raw meat, purchased pre-processed. In winter we mix it with warm water, sometimes with dry food added. Feeding is individual, because the amounts vary greatly with our breeds and sizes, and each dog should be able to eat in peace.
In winter the need increases significantly. On a daily round we check who needs more and who needs less.
What else is involved
Trimming claws when they don't wear down in the snow. Grooming when the coat sheds. Checking paws. Dog coats for those whose fur isn't enough in wind and cold. Dry huts lined with straw.
Vaccinations and deworming once a year, each dog has their own passport. The enclosures are cleaned daily, the bowls washed.
The Old Ones
When running becomes less
At around nine to eleven years, there comes a point when a dog can no longer keep up with the pack, the pace doesn't work anymore, or the kilometers become too much. That varies individually. Then they run shorter distances at a more leisurely pace, join hikes and walks, and teach the puppies how to run.
Our old dogs play an important role in raising the young ones. Our oldest barks, plays, and trains the young dogs with visible joy.
Some of our retirees could lead a good life in another home, others couldn't. We don't actively look for adopters, but we don't rule it out either. Only if we see that the dog would be happy there, and only if we're sure that the people have fallen in love with them.
Dog by Dog
This is our pack
Alaska
She immediately enchants you with her innocent, calm nature... until we put on the harness. Then she amazes you with her incredible speed and power. She’s incredibly kind with other dogs and loves being petted by people.
Balerion
He can look at you so sweetly that he immediately wins your heart... He’s the biggest of the devils’ litter (their name is no coincidence—they’re hyperactive), but behind his enormous stature is the soul of a lamb.
Bella
A shy and incredible powerful, large female. Her snow-white coat blends into the snowy landscape. When you have her on a leash, you would think a powerful male is pulling.
Björn
Together with his siblings, he is a prime example of a sled dog: he pulls steadily with brutal but very well-distributed energy for up to 100 kilometers.
Black Ragnar
There is no dog more playful than him! He constantly wants to be petted, crawls between your legs and plays, just like an eternal puppy.
Bobbie
He likes to show off his strength to other dogs and is not afraid of anyone, not even dogs much larger than himself. He is very friendly and loves people who are affectionate. Living together with Venus in the kennel works out great, and he has a lady by his side who knows how to handle him.
Bolle
The most innocent boy from the devil's litter, who has never been in a fight, a real good pack dog who gets along with everyone. Although he is half Greenlandic and half husky, he looks like a pure Greenlandic based on his appearance. On the sled, he is just that too—powerful and tireless.
Domino
What a cute girl. She’s playful like her son and siblings. Despite her small size, she’s very strong.
Elfi
Our loudspeaker, who makes it very clear when she’s bored or doesn’t want to wait any longer for food or a run. You can hear her from far away—her voice is unmistakable.
Even
Even is with us because he is shy and difficult for others to handle; we adopted him when he was 3 years old. He has gotten used to us, and we have gotten to know him. We know how to handle him in different situations, and now he is a member of our pack, raised by the Greenlanders to be part of the pack. Running 100 km is no big deal for him. He is tireless. A real Alaskan Husky.
Freya
The mother of two of our litters, who raises even her adult offspring with a firm but fair hand. She is a great sled dog, giving her all when running and having an amazing appetite. She can devour a bone in a minute, which is incredible. However, due to her age, she can no longer join the longer tours.
Fridtjof
A huge, purebred Greenland dog whose fearsome appearance hides a gentle, affectionate puppy. It’s no coincidence he was named after an explorer. With his enormous size, he breaks trail like a bulldozer for the dogs behind him in deep snow. He is the best.
Hercules
My goodness, how high he can jump and climb! Three meters is nothing for him. He is an extremely strong athlete who always runs with his brother Superman. The two of them together are a sure bet in the team.
Ivar
The most assertive of the Viking brothers, in contrast to his somewhat shy siblings. The three brothers live together in true harmony.
Jaws
He is his brother’s shadow. He follows Oddjob everywhere; without him, life isn’t worth living. They adore each other and play together all the time.
Kira
Rebecca's first Siberian husky. A true angel who wouldn't hurt a fly. Thoughtful and patient. She enchants with her dazzling blue eyes. She has traveled half the world and explored... She has stood on 5,000-meter peaks in Asia and countless other mountain peaks in countless countries. Unfortunately, she left us in 2026.
Laava
Her mother is very close to me, and I showed her that she doesn't need to be afraid of the world. She has become an excellent sled dog. Laava has been with us since she was born and was raised close to us; Kira was her foster mother. She moved away from Lapland at six months old, but returned two years later and is now back on the snowy trails with her pack mates. Her level of motivation is amazing.
Marwin
The best teacher dog ever! Everyone respects him. He is huge, a real Greenland dog. He doesn't pick fights, but when necessary, he will speak up with fair intentions. Just the right one to train up-and-coming youngsters.
Momo
Momo, a Siberian husky from a show bloodline, adapted perfectly to our move to Lapland. His pedigree name is Green Mountain. At the time, I didn't know he deserved this name, because he stood with me on countless mountain peaks above 5,000 meters (he would have gone even further). He is incredibly cute and furry, like a big bear.
Oddjob
He is his brother Jaws' role model. They are inseparable, always running together and living life to the fullest.
Odin
He wants to be the leader of the pack and fearlessly strives to be at the top of the hierarchy. He can look at you so sweetly that you'll melt. Odin lives together with his daughter Suka, the two complement each other well.
Oreo
He has a beautiful appearance and is a good sled dog that loves to run but also knows how to rest.
Paula
A very quiet, calm, and thoughtful dog – the exact opposite of her sister Elfi. Together with their mother Yuka, the three form an inseparable pack.
Piranha
Pluto
He is very gentle, like a little lamb, and never fights with other dogs. Isn't that what a good pack member should be like? On the sled, he gets up to a lot of mischief if you stop even for a moment. As soon as we start moving, he pulls and works.
Potbelly
He came to us at the age of 6 from a friend who competes and he couldn't keep up the racing speed with the others. He fits perfectly into our pack and is also a good lead dog.
Ragnar
He is a little shy and loves to take naps in his house. However, when it's time to go running, he is right there at the door. He is just as balanced and excellent a sled dog as his siblings.
Rufus
Although shyer than his siblings, he is the strongest of the Angel litter and a very good sled dog (Truls taught him...). The two are best friends and live with us, often sharing the same kennel.
Siberia
I can't believe that such a small dog can have so much strength when I walk her on a leash. She was six months old when she had to run ahead of the lead dog on the trail for the first time in her life and changed direction at the crossroads. Since then, she has been an integral part of our team.
Suka
Our little whirlwind. She is always on fire and sometimes screams out of excitement or nervousness, even when there's nothing to scream about. She always gives 120 percent when pulling the sled.
Superman
There is no dog in the world more hyperactive than him! He has so much energy, he's always on the move. It's strange to see him lying down by chance.
Taiga
She's where it all began. Despite being born in 2013, she's still as fit as a fiddle and joins us on short to moderate hikes.
Tor
He came to us when he was 3 years old. There is hardly a more playful dog than him. He loves people and loves to be petted. You can't resist him. And to top it all off, he is also very good at sledding.
Truls
The father of the "Devil" litter. Bella's brother. Innocent as a lamb. Strong as a bull. Calm and shy until it's time to run. Then he switches gears and gives it his all. He joined our pack at the age of 6.
Vaga
Vaga, one of the seven devils, has always been more refined—in her coat, her build, her behaviour. A fine lady who, however, never lets up when it comes to work.
Venus
Venus, also one of the seven devils, lives with Bobby, her steadying influence helping him behave.
Willi
Willi, together with his brother Pluto, makes up the Casper Team, the two don't miss any chance to get tangled up and, as soon as you stop, have nothing but nonsense on their minds. So the motto is: Keep going and whatever you do, don't stop.
Xena
Xena is one of our seven devils; she takes after her mother, a pure Greenlander. She has a strong build and is powerful in harness, with great stamina. Her character is friendly, but assertive.
Yuka
Yuka, our number one lead dog! Whether in a snowstorm or surrounded by many other dogs, she listens to us and does what we tell her.
Best experienced in person
Photos are one thing. What a pack feels like when they all start howling because it's time to go out—you have to experience that.