Comments for A little bit of this, a little bit of that http://susancinadr.wordpress.com Tech Marketing, my Siberian Huskies, Working out and General notes about life Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:56:43 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Thank you T by haireality http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/2008/10/10/thank-you-t/#comment-43 haireality Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:56:43 +0000 http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/?p=89#comment-43 Lucky you! I would love to meet Tabitha. Read my reviews of her show at haireality.blogspot.com Lucky you! I would love to meet Tabitha. Read my reviews of her show at
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]]> Comment on The difference between Siberian and Alaskan Husky by shibainumama http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/the-difference-between-siberian-and-alaskan-husky/#comment-42 shibainumama Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:11:26 +0000 http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-42 Hello, I havent seen any of the movies but I do know disney do thier homework lol. I think they have ment to call the pup an Alaskan Husky, as to imply it is a cross between the two, or some sort of special breed. I really love huskys too, and the malamutes... anything with a curly tail and a double coat. Love your dog they are beautiful! Carolann xx Hello, I havent seen any of the movies but I do know disney do thier homework lol. I think they have ment to call the pup an Alaskan Husky, as to imply it is a cross between the two, or some sort of special breed. I really love huskys too, and the malamutes… anything with a curly tail and a double coat.
Love your dog they are beautiful!
Carolann xx

]]> Comment on The difference between Siberian and Alaskan Husky by thetrueanalyst http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/the-difference-between-siberian-and-alaskan-husky/#comment-41 thetrueanalyst Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:50:27 +0000 http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-41 Actually the "Alaskan Husky" originated from the Crossing of Siberian Huskies with Alaskan Grey Wolves, and Native Village Dogs. This was done to reinvigorate the breed, and bring about a dog with the best qualities present amongst the Sibes, and many Native Fast-Pullers. Now-a-days you do see some kennels beginning to modify this mix further, even going as far as placing Greyhounds into the mix. The only problem with this, is that some "Alaskan Huskies" now harbor no natural defenses nor instincts against the harsh Alaskan environment. Many of these dogs now lack the insulating fur layers and body fat necessary to protect themselves against the cold, and they must be given "coats" to wear when taken out mushing. Also, one can see how eventually such mixes may lead to a partial or even complete loss of Spitz (AKA Arctic) Characteristics. I have an Alaskan Husky, and she is a complete Northern mix, Non-Hound dog. She has the natural defenses to survive the extremes of Alaskan living, as well as the instincts to do the same. In the Summer she naturally digs through the dirt searching for Permafrost, so she can lay in it and cool down. She does this even though where I currently live, there is NO Permafrost. This is an inherited trait. She also has strong Pack instincts, and a love for the cold. The colder it gets, the happier she becomes. She pulls as hard as a tank, and can run forever. BTW, Siberian Huskies tend to need MUCH less food than Alaskan Huskies when racing. Alaskans are known as "Quick Fuses", and they can run extremely fast for periods of time, but in order to do so they require a great amount of sustenance. They "Burn their Fuel" at a higher rate. Sibes on the other hand can pull at a steadier rate and require relatively very little in terms of sustenance. So essentially, how an "Alaskan Husky" performs and acts, truly depends on what they are mixed with, and how close they remain to their Siberian lineage. Too many kennels have gotten into a purely competition based mindset for speed, and they seem to have all but forgotten the survival based aspect of why sled dogs were originally created they way they are. Also, yes, the dog in this movie could very easily be an "Alaskan Husky". I have seen plenty of these dogs, and again, they vary greatly depending upon their mix and how close they have remained towards their Siberian forebearers. Some "Alaskan Huskies" appear no different than Siberian Huskies (Siberian's even vary in appearance depending upon bloodline). Siberians ARE still running races such as Yukon Quest, and the Iditarod. They also have Siberian Husky Only Races, so as to still recognize and encourage those who wish to retain this amazing breed. Like I said, maybe you can create a faster dog by crossing a Siberian with a Greyhound, but what is the point if you take away it's Native and Original Abilities? Not to mention that while you might gain speed, you will lose pulling strength. Competition dogs might need to be fast, but those still used as major systems of transportation for remote villages MUST be able to survive in Arctic Environments, AND pull fully-loaded sleds. Just to let you know as well, there is a HUGE variety of Huskies in the North. MacKenzie River Huskies, Quebec Huskies, Malamutes (The Larger Dogs are Freight Pullers), etc. The Siberians are an AMAZING dog, the ranks of which include the famous Balto, Fritz, and Togo from the Nome Serum Run of 1925 (The Great Race Of Mercy). From these dogs came not only the Modern Siberian Husky, but the Original Alaskan Husky as well. Actually the “Alaskan Husky” originated from the Crossing of Siberian Huskies with Alaskan Grey Wolves, and Native Village Dogs. This was done to reinvigorate the breed, and bring about a dog with the best qualities present amongst the Sibes, and many Native Fast-Pullers. Now-a-days you do see some kennels beginning to modify this mix further, even going as far as placing Greyhounds into the mix. The only problem with this, is that some “Alaskan Huskies” now harbor no natural defenses nor instincts against the harsh Alaskan environment. Many of these dogs now lack the insulating fur layers and body fat necessary to protect themselves against the cold, and they must be given “coats” to wear when taken out mushing. Also, one can see how eventually such mixes may lead to a partial or even complete loss of Spitz (AKA Arctic) Characteristics. I have an Alaskan Husky, and she is a complete Northern mix, Non-Hound dog. She has the natural defenses to survive the extremes of Alaskan living, as well as the instincts to do the same. In the Summer she naturally digs through the dirt searching for Permafrost, so she can lay in it and cool down. She does this even though where I currently live, there is NO Permafrost. This is an inherited trait. She also has strong Pack instincts, and a love for the cold. The colder it gets, the happier she becomes. She pulls as hard as a tank, and can run forever.

BTW, Siberian Huskies tend to need MUCH less food than Alaskan Huskies when racing. Alaskans are known as “Quick Fuses”, and they can run extremely fast for periods of time, but in order to do so they require a great amount of sustenance. They “Burn their Fuel” at a higher rate. Sibes on the other hand can pull at a steadier rate and require relatively very little in terms of sustenance. So essentially, how an “Alaskan Husky” performs and acts, truly depends on what they are mixed with, and how close they remain to their Siberian lineage. Too many kennels have gotten into a purely competition based mindset for speed, and they seem to have all but forgotten the survival based aspect of why sled dogs were originally created they way they are.

Also, yes, the dog in this movie could very easily be an “Alaskan Husky”. I have seen plenty of these dogs, and again, they vary greatly depending upon their mix and how close they have remained towards their Siberian forebearers. Some “Alaskan Huskies” appear no different than Siberian Huskies (Siberian’s even vary in appearance depending upon bloodline).

Siberians ARE still running races such as Yukon Quest, and the Iditarod. They also have Siberian Husky Only Races, so as to still recognize and encourage those who wish to retain this amazing breed. Like I said, maybe you can create a faster dog by crossing a Siberian with a Greyhound, but what is the point if you take away it’s Native and Original Abilities? Not to mention that while you might gain speed, you will lose pulling strength. Competition dogs might need to be fast, but those still used as major systems of transportation for remote villages MUST be able to survive in Arctic Environments, AND pull fully-loaded sleds.

Just to let you know as well, there is a HUGE variety of Huskies in the North. MacKenzie River Huskies, Quebec Huskies, Malamutes (The Larger Dogs are Freight Pullers), etc.

The Siberians are an AMAZING dog, the ranks of which include the famous Balto, Fritz, and Togo from the Nome Serum Run of 1925 (The Great Race Of Mercy). From these dogs came not only the Modern Siberian Husky, but the Original Alaskan Husky as well.

]]> Comment on The difference between Siberian and Alaskan Husky by doglover5 http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/2008/02/05/the-difference-between-siberian-and-alaskan-husky/#comment-40 doglover5 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 05:37:30 +0000 http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/?p=12#comment-40 The "alaskan husky" reference in this movie is nothing more than Disney not doing much of a job at researching anything at all...Sure how realistic it it to have a puppy sled team (since sled teams are comprised of adult dogs at no less than 2 years of age) and winning the Iditerod none the less. But the Alaskan husky is what almost all professional sledders use as thier team (the Siberian teams are almost non-existant since they are refered to as SLOWberians). Alaskans are typically bigger, leaner, and longer than the Siberian. They also have more speed and endurance than the Siberian. The Alaskan is not recognized by the AKC as it is a mix of a northern breed and a non-northern breed to get the best possible working dog. Most commonly it is a mix of Shepheard and husky. So to Disney, just because a husky LIVES in Alaska does not make it an Alaskan Husky. *rolls eyes* The “alaskan husky” reference in this movie is nothing more than Disney not doing much of a job at researching anything at all…Sure how realistic it it to have a puppy sled team (since sled teams are comprised of adult dogs at no less than 2 years of age) and winning the Iditerod none the less. But the Alaskan husky is what almost all professional sledders use as thier team (the Siberian teams are almost non-existant since they are refered to as SLOWberians). Alaskans are typically bigger, leaner, and longer than the Siberian. They also have more speed and endurance than the Siberian. The Alaskan is not recognized by the AKC as it is a mix of a northern breed and a non-northern breed to get the best possible working dog. Most commonly it is a mix of Shepheard and husky.

So to Disney, just because a husky LIVES in Alaska does not make it an Alaskan Husky. *rolls eyes*

]]> Comment on About Me by soliddna http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/about/#comment-39 soliddna Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:22:14 +0000 #comment-39 Hi Susan We have a rainny weekend and while surfing on the net i pass by our blog. So why not drop simple Hello:) Solid DNA :):):):):) Hi Susan

We have a rainny weekend and while surfing on the net i pass by our blog.

So why not drop simple Hello:)

Solid DNA :) :):):):)

]]> Comment on About Me by sowhoknew http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/about/#comment-37 sowhoknew Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:26:00 +0000 #comment-37 Hi Lucy. Charlie Brown was already taken; so who knew? :) Hope things are good. Hi Lucy. Charlie Brown was already taken; so who knew? :)

Hope things are good.

]]> Comment on Inspiration from the Hall of Fame, Flying Pig, KY Derby by chriskelley http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/2008/05/05/inspiration-from-the-hall-of-fame-flying-pig-ky-derby/#comment-36 chriskelley Mon, 05 May 2008 13:46:06 +0000 http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/?p=60#comment-36 Thanks for coming down Susan. Was great to see a familiar face near the finish line. Really need to work on my form from that pic though ;-) As soon as I crossed the finish line this year I decided I am doing to full next year. It may not be on a 4 hour pace, but its something I know I can finish. All I can say is do it...it's a spectacular event and it gives you something to train to. Makes those long runs on Sunday morning a little easier. Thanks for coming down Susan. Was great to see a familiar face near the finish line. Really need to work on my form from that pic though ;-)

As soon as I crossed the finish line this year I decided I am doing to full next year. It may not be on a 4 hour pace, but its something I know I can finish.

All I can say is do it…it’s a spectacular event and it gives you something to train to. Makes those long runs on Sunday morning a little easier.

]]> Comment on Honored by Scott http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/honored/#comment-35 Scott Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:26:55 +0000 http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/?p=59#comment-35 Congrats Susan... That's awesome! Are we allowed to stuff the ballot box? Congrats Susan… That’s awesome! Are we allowed to stuff the ballot box?

]]> Comment on Moon walk by Xaver Inglin http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/2008/04/10/moon-walk/#comment-34 Xaver Inglin Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:07:24 +0000 http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/?p=56#comment-34 yes ,,, nice --- if I could teleport I would join you on the walk next time :-) yes ,,, nice — if I could teleport I would join you on the walk next time :-)

]]> Comment on I want a world of… by Susan Cinadr http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/i-want-a-world-of/#comment-32 Susan Cinadr Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:31:12 +0000 http://susancinadr.wordpress.com/?p=53#comment-32 Scott - totally agree that all store should have buy online and pick up at store. Chris - your says all my dreams will come true with the iPhone? Scott – totally agree that all store should have buy online and pick up at store.

Chris – your says all my dreams will come true with the iPhone?

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