The Team

Want an easy way to be a direct part of the Motley Crew kennel? Become a member of the Motely Crew team and sponsor one of the canine athletes on the team. This money goes toward dog food for the dog you choose to sponsor. It cost over $900 just in dog kibble for each dog, not including dog booties, coats, vaccines, supplements, vet bills, ect. To sponsor an adult dog it costs $200, a yearling $100, and a puppy $50. Upon sponsoring a dog you will receive a photo of the dog you sponsor, a Motley Crew t-shirt, and finally the pride of when your dog finishes races! Click the donation button beside the name of the dog you want to sponsor.

In addition to sponsoring a dog you can leave a donation under any amount that you choose by clicking on the donation button located under the tab from the menu labeled "Other Ways to Support Motley Crew".

Athletes on the Race Team

Ozzie

Ozzie--Born in 2011. Elsa (Forsberg bloodlines) X Rocket (Kleedehn bloodlines) This big boy is a standout. He's a happy go-lucky dog that never gets tired. He has all the qualities of a great race dog from a great appetite to a fast trotter.

Noel

Noel--Born in 2011 Miles (Lance Mackey) X Rocket (Kleedehn) Noelle is an absolute sweetheart and loves to stay right by my side when she is loose. Mrs. Noel is the mamma of the airplane litter: Cub, Piper, Beaver, Cessna, and Otter. Noel is known in the team for her positive outlook even when we come across challenges along the trail.

Popeye

Popeye-Born in 2014 Elsa (Forsberg bloodlines) x Granite (Kleedehn bloodlines) Popeye is a very physically talented dog. Just like his half brother Ozzie he is always happy to hit the trail after camping and greet you with a warm, sloppy kiss.. Popoeye also has shown some potential for running lead!

Genie

Genie--Born in 2014 Elsa (Forsberg bloodlines) x Granite (Kleedehn bloodlines). Jeanie is a little beauty that resembles her mom. A beautiful trotter with great endurance, excited to see what the future holds for her! Her energy astounds me, she is still bouncing in her harness after a 50-60 mile run.

Banshee

Banshee--Born 2015 Folsem x Bullet. (Mackey bloodlines) Banschee, like Genie is one of the most high energy dogs in the kennel. One always knows when Banchee is in the team from her excited high pitch bark. Banchee has incredible endurance and speed and has never been dropped from a race.

Rajah

Rajah--Born in 2016 Smarty x Folsem (Mackey bloodlines) Rajah is one of the most loyal, hard working dogs in the team. She is an extremely driven leader and will lope for hundreds of miles. Rajah is the perfect example of how a little dog can be such a stand out. She is the mama of the Aleutian chain litter. Her pups all have her sweet demeanor as well.

Cub

Cub--Born 2016 Noel x Ideefix (Kleedehn bloodlines. Cub is one of the shyer pups of the airplane litter but once he gets to know you he warms up real quick. Cub is a very focused dog and has become a leader over the last year.

Cessna

Cessna--Born 2016 Noel x Ideefix (Kleedehn bloodlines) Although this little girl only weighs 35 lb don't let this fool you. This girl pulls weigh more than her weight and can tell a 60 lb dog to back off. This sassy little girl will run in any position in the team from wheel to lead.

Otter

Otter--Born 2016 Noel x Ideefix (Kleedehn bloodlines). Otter is a very independent dog and always focused on continuing on our run instead of taking a minute to stop for a break. Otter similar to the rest of her siblings enjoys running in lead as well!

Kyper

Kyper--Born 2015 Persus x Sirius (Cadzow bloodlines) This young boy is a super friendly and high energy. With his long legs Kyper appears to move effortlessly down the trail. He has finished every race and I have high hopes that he may become a leader.

Tyson

Tyson--Born 2015 Persus x Sirius (Cadzow bloodlines) Tyson has a similar personality to his brother Kyper and is an extremely focused dog in the team. Tyson is happy-go-lucky and has started running in lead this previous season.

Sagan

Sagan--Born 2015 Persus x Sirius (Cadzow lines) Sagan has a sweet gentle personality. He is very easy going with other dogs but all business once he is in the team. Has a beautiful gait and is extremely focused during runs.

Hawking

Hawking--Born 2015 Persus x Sirius (Cadzow lines) Hawking similar to his brothers is a high energy dog that is extremely affectionate. Hawking is focused in the team and has a beautiful gait. Hawking started running lead this previous season and ran an entire 100 mile race in lead brining the team to victory in Two Rivers 100! Way to go Hawking!

Nash

Nash--Born 2012 Persus x Sirius (Cadzow lines) Nash is the older brother to Hawking, Sagan, Tyson, and Kyper. Nash is shy of strangers but onces he knows you is a big loving giant. He runs lead and is great at training the youngsters of the team. Nash just joined Motley Crew last year!

Boss

Boss--Born 2011 Thumper x JR (Cadzow lines) Boss man as we like to call him knows how to lead a team. Boss just joined Motley Crew last year but has finished both Yukon Quest and Iditarod. He will help train the youngsters of the bunch.

Evelett

Evelett--Born 2013 Lady x Percy (Cadzow lines) Evelett is a super sweet little dog who also runs lead. She is spunky in the team but when you bring her in the house she loves to snuggle in bed. Evelett just recently joined Motley Crew as well.

Samson

Samson--Born 2016. Bullet x Fossil (Mackey bloodlines) This is one leggy boy and he has the same personality as his half sister Banshee. He has a crazy enthusiasm to run and you always know when he is in the team by his loud excited bark or scream!

Yearlings

Kiska

Kiska--Born May 2017 Rajhah x Grizzly (B. Mackey) This little girl is so sweet. She loves to snuggle right up next to me and absolutely loves belly rubs. Kiska reminds me so much of her mama Rajhah by both her markings and temperament.

Adak

Adak--Born May 2017. Rajhah x Grizzly (B. Mackey) Adak is one of the speedy pups of the little and loves to race in front of her brothers and sisters. She has one blue/brown eye, so beautiful! She is quite the spunky little one.

Trident

Trident--Born May 2017. Rajhah x Grizzly (B. Mackey) Trident has stunning blue eyes and like his sister Adak loves to run fast! Trident is the goofy one of the litter and loves to star at you with his head cocked to the side. Such an inquisitive dog!

Fisher

Fisher--Born May 2017. Rajhah x Grizzly (B. Mackey) Fisher has very similar markings of his father Grizzly. This boy loves to run and has spent a great deal of time this season running in lead for the yearling team.

Pavlof

Pavlof--Born May 2017. Rajhah x Grizzly (B. Mackey) Pavlof is one of the largest boys of the litter. He is very affectionate and loves to snuggly up close for extra love and attention. This boy is also quite the flirt with the ladies.

Puppies--born 9/14!

Hess

Hess--Born September 2018. Boss x Evelett (Cadzow). This boy is already known for his unique facial colorings and loves to explore new places when we go on puppy walks.

Ambler

Ambler--Born September 2018. Boss x Evelett (Cadzow) This little man almost looks like a twin to his sis Delta.

Kobuk

Kobuk--Born September 2018. Boss x Evelett (Cadzow) This boy is a spitting image of his mama!

Firth

Firth--Born September 2018. Boss x Evelett (Cadzow) This boy is the smallest of the group but makes up with it with his feisty personality.

Chena

Chena--Born September 2018. Boss x Evelett (Cadzow) This little girl loves to lead the puppy pack when they go for walks.

Kandik

Kandik--Born September 2018. Boss x Evelett (Cadzow) This boy is all about being the first to the food dish during feeding time.

Kenai

Kenai--Born September 2018. Boss x Evelett (Cadzow) This little boy is a bit bashful at first encounters but once he knows you he is all about puppy kisses.

Delta

Delta--Born September 2018. Boss x Evelett (Cadzow) This sweet girl likes to follow alongside me when we go on puppy walks.

﻿Athletes on the Race Team

Yearlings

Puppies--born 9/14!

Athletes on the Race Team