Chenil Akkada Kennel

09/12/2025

This morning with tentative plans in mind, we took out the main team together to have a look at what we had in store, to then take the youngsters together (with a few adults).
Alfred (aka Alfredo sauce, also known as Saucy) took his turn up front with leader "extraordinaire" Samba.
The Sauce did a fine job for his second or third time leading and was promising.
A little distracted at times but kept the line tight and set a nice pace.

Alfredo sauce is brother to Bruno and Raz.
Alfred's personality is somewhat like a baby and he'll wine for attention in the sweetest way.Gives the best bear hugs.

09/11/2025

Just a sled dog enjoying what they're born and bred to do!

09/11/2025

Awesome news in the distance racing world this morning.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Yukon Quest Alaska Announces Exciting New 750-Mile Race Format for 2026

Fairbanks, Alaska – September 10, 2025 — Yukon Quest Alaska is proud to announce an exciting change for 2026. The premier event will be a 750-mile race starting and finishing in Fairbanks, AK, following a circular route through Interior Alaska and incorporating several remote villages along the Yukon River. This new trail not only promises to showcase the rugged beauty of interior Alaska, but also aims to celebrate the spirit of mushing in these communites where sled dogs have had such historic significance.

Race rules and additional details will be released in the coming months. Race map to be released soon. To give mushers time to plan for the new format, race sign-ups have been rescheduled to open on November 8, 2025. Official rules for the 750-mile race will be published in early November.

In addition to the main race, Yukon Quest Alaska will continue to host the 80-mile Fun Run in 2026, providing an important opportunity for smaller kennels and beginner mushers to gain valuable racing experience and be part of the Yukon Quest Alaska community.

Yukon Quest Alaska invites mushers, fans, and volunteers to stay tuned for more announcements in the coming weeks and support the Yukon Quest Alaska in this exciting new race effort!

Yukon Quest Alaska Board of Directors

09/06/2025

Today Fuji lead with her mom for her first time with a large string (18) and she did fantastic.Lined out, high drive and on cue.

Logan also had his turn of firsts with Tango and did very well, albeit work needs to be done to line out better, though Tango is easily influenced and not the best already at it..

All of this litter have a tendency to be gaited to lope and getting them to trot is proving harder for some (Haku especially ) but as milage progresses hopefully they will tone down and be efficient trotters.

Leaves are falling and trees are changing colors.Beautiful scenery and cooler temps are just around the corner!🍂

Have a great weekend to all!

09/03/2025

Today was Bruno's turn to have a chance at leading a large string.

He did a fantastic job up front, high drive and biddable.
However he looked hesitant at times and looked back for reassurance that he was doing the right thing.He may have been paired with the wrong "teacher" or he may just need more time to be in his zone of comfort with this many dogs but I am certain that you will see much of Bruno, and much of Bruno up front.

Bruno is a tall, lanky momma's boy and I often say he is on the spectrum and he definately has ADHD.He is a little different in ways but he always checks in to make sure he does the right thing and his heart is as big as gold.He is bouncy and will jump any 6-7-8 foot fence for no reason at any time he chooses.
He truly is one of a kind...and I love every about his uniqueness.

09/02/2025

Torngat has always been a natural born leader, leading a small string along with his littermates when he was 9 months old.
Today was his first time leading with his mom an 18 dog string and he did fantastic.

That being said, you will hear me talk alot about the Mountains and the Batman litter...Remy is already fed up.😅

(Ps, nice Photobomb Oka)

08/27/2025

08/24/2025

With thanks to Sophie Carter:

Did you know that the tiny vertical groove between a dog’s nose and upper lip actually has a purpose? It’s called the vegetal groove (or philtrum), and it’s not there by accident!
Each time a dog licks its lips, a bit of saliva collects in that groove. Through a process called capillarization, the moisture travels up to the nose — helping keep it damp.
And why does that matter? Because a moist nose is much better at capturing and holding scents from the air. 🌬️✨ That’s part of what makes a dog’s sense of smell so incredibly powerful!
Nature’s design is always so clever, isn’t it? 🐕💛

03/14/2025