Just a couple of weeks ago, on the first snow day of the season, we drove over the river…
and through the woods…
to pick up a couple of new malamutes!
Say hello to Ben! He’s 10.5 months old and already over 100 lbs!! Needless to say, he’s going to be a big boy when he grows up.
He’s a good puppy…full of big, toothy smiles. 
False charge at the camera. It would really hurt to get body-slammed by this dude.
Melvin served as the welcoming committee. He planned all kinds of games (well, actually just a game of keep-away). But the two of them are getting along famously and that will continue to be the case as long as Melvin is always in possession of the stick. 
We also brought home with us a beautiful black and white female named Duchess. We’ll introduce her in a separate post.
He is ENORMOUS!!!
I am going to tell my Duchess that your new Duchess is named after her! Think she will believe me? Ha!
I can’t wait to meet Duchess
Kisses,
Emma Rose
Ben looks to be one awesome pup. Add a third sled with this guy on the team!
How’s it going w/ the GIANTS?
Can’ wait to see the pups.
Thanks for your dedication to keep this breed alive.
Love
Sabyna
Oh my gosh BEN… he’s ginormous!! What a stud!
PS. question for you guys: how many dogs do you have?? It must be a fun-filled household!
We have 38 dogs right now. Sounds like a lot, I know. Joe runs a team of 22-25 in the arctic for about 5 straight months over the winter, though, so we need them all. It’s just a little malamute ranch out here.
Wow! 38 dogs! That’s a full-time job (literally!) All malamutes (except for Melvin)?
Your new boy is beautiful, and so are your Alaska pictures. Amazing country!
I spent the last 45 minutes catching up with you all!!!
I always enjoy my visits here!
Hugs and belly rubs to all the pups!
~K
Have I ever asked you if you know Wayne and Scarlett Hall in Eagle?
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