The Dalton Gang
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Meet the 2008 Gang
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COMET - 8 years old, 53 lbs. Known as “Sir”, this veteran has been the main leader for the last four years. He has finished the last five races and this will be his sixth Quest |
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WARTHOG - 7 years old, 58 lbs. This big boy runs in lead with Comet. He is a four year veteran of the Quest, making this his fifth year. Warthog is the new stud in the kennel. He’ll be the driving force to the finish line. |
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KUPARUK - 7 years old, 65 lbs. Brother to Warthog, Kuparuk gets so excited about running that he snaps his tug-line and hip-checks whoever is next to him. We just ran this big teddy bear by himself last year, but this year his buddy, Danube, will be at his side. Four for four in Quest finishes |
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RIO - 7 years old, 58 lbs. Like Warthog, this big guy keeps the team rolling. This will be his fifth Quest running in swing. He has finished three times and is also an alternate leader |
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DANUBE - 7 years old, 56 lbs. Danube has been out the last two years, but has come back stronger than ever for this year. He is teamed up with his buddy Kuparuk. Danube has finished two times and can lead. |
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AMAZON - 7 years old, 55 lbs. Big, female leader. She was missed last year, but is back and ready to go this year. She is three for three in Quest finishes. |
 | GANGES - 7 years old, 43 lbs. This little powerhouse female will start the race in lead. Ganges stays sharp and focused on what she’s doing and makes sure the rest of the team knows that she expects the same from them. She has finished the last four races. Rio, Danube, Amazon, and Ganges are all litter mates and have twelve Quest finishes between them. |
 | NICOLE - 6 years old, 45 lbs. Running in lead with Ganges, this fast little girl will also run single lead to make up trail time. Nicole finished in lead last year, making it four in a row. |
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RACHAEL - 6 years old, 48 lbs. This will be Rachael’s second Quest. She finished as a rookie and a leader last year. |
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MATT - 6 years old, 57 lbs. This will be his third Quest. He is two for two in finishes and also leads |
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DAN - 6 years old, 56 lbs. Like his brother, Matt, Dan also has two finishes in two tries and is capable of leading. |
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JOEY - 6 years old, 60 lbs. The bigger of the brothers (Matt and Dan), Joey was out of the line-up last year and is back teaming up with his brothers in lead. He has two Quest finishes. |
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ZEK - 5 years old, 53 lbs. Running in swing with Rio, this is Zek’s third year on the Quest team. He finished strong the last two years. Is also an alternate leader |
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AMY - 5 years old, 48 lbs. Quiet and shy, Amy will be running in her second Quest. Like Rachael, she was a rookie last year and they finished strong. She is also a leader. |
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TORN - 3 years old, 60 lbs. This young boy is packed with muscle. He started last year, but had to be dropped out of the race 400 miles in due to a sore shoulder. He’s always ready to run and full of enthusiasm. He is an alternate team member. |
| HOONAH - 3 years old, 53 lbs. Another young dog, this male is always ready to go. This will be his second race. He is also an alternate member. |
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GORDON - 4 years old, 61 lbs. A big, strong boy, Gordon is a rookie and an alternate member of the team. |
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JUNEAU - 3 years old, 42 lbs. Juneau is the sister of Hoonah and, like Hoonah, is always eager and ready to go. She will be a rookie and an alternate team member |
Dalton Gang Kennels
P.O. Box 345
Healy, AK 99743
Email: DaltonGangKennels@yahoo.com
Phone 907-683-3312 or 907-841-4507
Here are the 2008 Dalton Gang Stars; like any good gang there are several members for each one you see. Dave has puppies, retirees, and the up and coming young-uns to feed, train, and house.
Human gang members also known as handlers are essential to the success and health of the team. This year's handlers are Amy Frye (Healy Base Camp) and Lee Lowery (Races).
The gang summers on the glacier fields near Juneau giving tourists a glimpse of Alaskan life with a sled ride on the glacier. Once the season is over they return home to Healy and swim 2 miles a day to stay cool and run 20 miles a day with the 4-wheeler to get in shape for the upcoming race season.
Dave chooses which races will be run and who will be on the team. 2007 Dave will be running Two Rivers Solstice 100 on December 18; the 2008 Yukon Quest 1,00 Miles-Feb. 9; and the Cooper Basin 300 January 10
Interested in the exclusive rights to sponsor Dave and the team on the 2008 Yukon Quest? Check out our proposal
