Moe will be turning two years old in September and he holds a very special place in our heart. Travis got Moe as a young puppy and Moe spent most of youth inside. He’s a wonderful dog. When Travis and I were first getting to know each other, Moe was one of the first dogs I met. He came on many hikes with us. We once went for a walk out near Kenai Fjords National Park with him and Travis got very nervous because Moe wanted to go swimming.
“He doesn’t know how to swim,” Travis told me.
“It’s fine, all dogs know how to swim.” I said.
“You don’t know Moe,” he said.
I watched as Moe looked curiously at the river moving swiftly past his feet. He stuck his head in the water first and took a long drink and then plunged in after a large stick I threw for him. I was right. He didn’t sink, but swam gracefully back to shore.
Moe still enjoys the water and going for hikes but also enjoys romping around the yard with our other dogs. He’s done well in the team so far and we’re excited to have him trying out for our Iditarod team.
Moe received the “Dog of the Week” distinction for his wonderful attitude both in and out of harness. His happy-go-lucky attitude, his pretty boy charms, and his jovial spirt make him a guest favorite. He was also awarded this distinction for his skills as a drummer. Moe will often play with his dog bowl in the yard, jumping on it, pounding it — doing just about anything a dog can do really — to his bowl. His favorite game seems to be pushing the bowl around as quickly as he can throughout his entire circle without letting it get out of bounds (where he can’t reach). Travis and I often catch him at play and he must know we’re watching because he’ll always stop, stare at us as if saying “What? I’m having fun!” and then go back playing.
Age: Moe will be 2 in September.
Position: Team Dog
Interesting Fact: Moe has been swimming in Lost Lake! (Lost lake is at the top of a mountain just outside of Seward and is a rather long hike)
Relations in the Kennel: None.
