Bensen for a long time was the punk in the dog yard. He thought he was tough stuff — and why wouldn’t he? With parents like bossy know-it-all Tamere and rough-and-tough lead dog Boston, we expected him and his brother, Coda, to have a bit of attitude.
A bit of attitude however turned out to be a little too much. In June of this year we made the decision to neuter Bensen. Neutering sled dogs is often done when a musher feels that the dog would perform better. In Bensen’s case, a little less testoterone went a long way. Once neutered, Bensen went from being a feisty dog who had a hard time fitting in the team to being one of the superstars up on Godwin glacier.
His hard working attitude, beautiful trot, and loving personality make him a favorite amongst our guests. He has inherited Tamere’s terrific smile.
We love you Bensen! Keep up the good work and you’ll be on the race team in no time.
