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<title>Pacific Crest Samoyeds RSS Feed</title><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/index.html</link><description>Photos and moments from the lives of our Samoyeds.</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2009 Pacific Crest Samoyeds</dc:rights><dc:date>2009-03-09T23:14:37-07:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:36:02 -0800</lastBuildDate><item><title>Solitude</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Scenic</category><dc:date>2009-03-09T23:14:37-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/308fcccfd086f859e4b521d2ea215f12-61.php#unique-entry-id-61</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/308fcccfd086f859e4b521d2ea215f12-61.php#unique-entry-id-61</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[I took  this photo of Lightning while we walked together during a keenly cold morning. ...  He placed his elegant gaze on me from beneath a large fir tree.   His world was simple and primal.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Boot Camp Bog</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Carting</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2003-05-17T22:27:19-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/ed4beafbda9be4fcd4768a5fa2f817f3-60.php#unique-entry-id-60</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/ed4beafbda9be4fcd4768a5fa2f817f3-60.php#unique-entry-id-60</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning (on right) and Nimbus (on left) comprised the smallest team in our group which included other Samoyed teams, Siberian Huskys, Alaskan Malamutes, Alaskan Huskys, and even a Great Dane!


...Several challenging sections included large meadows which the teams had to circumnavigate without benefit of a visible trail, stream crossings, and The Bog (shown here).   The teams pulled through about 4,000 feet of muck over the three day event, which was a workout considering how sloppy and deep it was!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nimbus Earns WSX Title</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Titles/Awards</category><category>Scootering</category><dc:date>2003-03-27T20:46:37-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/1181c531983a69ad5faeddf00191e8fa-59.php#unique-entry-id-59</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/1181c531983a69ad5faeddf00191e8fa-59.php#unique-entry-id-59</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This title is granted by the Samoyed Club of America to dogs that have earned over 2,000 points in various working categories.   Nimbus specialized in: sled, scooter, and skijor racing; excursion sledding and scootering; and backpacking.


Nimbus (closest) is shown with Lightning on the 5-mile scooter run that finished his title. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>10&#x2c;016 Feet In The Air</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Racing</category><category>Scenic</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2007-03-04T22:08:17-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/a371f5acfd91f9d3922b02bd28a18239-58.php#unique-entry-id-58</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/a371f5acfd91f9d3922b02bd28a18239-58.php#unique-entry-id-58</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The two grey dogs on the far right are another team that left the starting line at the same time we did at this &ldquo;dual start&rdquo; race. ...  As you can see, we beat the Alaskan Husky team out of the chute, and followed them closely for a mile or two.


This was one of the races that helped our team to earn the SCA Top Sprint Racing award for the 2006-2007 season, as well as the 2007 OWS Sled Dog Racing award. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2007 Sammies Too Race</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Racing</category><category>Sledding</category><dc:date>2007-02-25T21:48:25-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/2a64803cc2d812b27e0355251726f57e-57.php#unique-entry-id-57</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/2a64803cc2d812b27e0355251726f57e-57.php#unique-entry-id-57</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We all felt the thin air, but still the team ran hard and finished the race with a respectable time.   Lightning (left lead) and Moonrise (right lead) were seven years old at this race.   The rest of the team consisted of Nimbus (right wheel) and Canyon (left wheel).
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2007 Chemult Sled Dog Race</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Racing</category><category>Sledding</category><dc:date>2007-01-21T21:06:58-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/be2913b6b41837c083ca298c8aaf3869-56.php#unique-entry-id-56</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/be2913b6b41837c083ca298c8aaf3869-56.php#unique-entry-id-56</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the 2007-2008 winter season, we borrowed two wonderful girls from Kay Hallberg of Wolf River Samoyeds.   Moonrise (right wheel), an experienced sled dog, and Canyon (left wheel) added a great deal of power and enthusiasm to our team.   The Chemult Sled Dog Race in Oregon was my first time racing a four-dog team, and it was just thrilling. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2004 Priest Lake Sled Dog Race</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Racing</category><category>Sledding</category><dc:date>2004-02-01T20:28:41-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/7f200c49fed00bc62281da02b98a7742-55.php#unique-entry-id-55</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/7f200c49fed00bc62281da02b98a7742-55.php#unique-entry-id-55</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning (right lead) and Nimbus (left lead) are teaching Paul how fun it is to race with a dog sled. ...  Day 1 - Paul&rsquo;s sled bounced off the side banks about 100 times (the course grooming device left a crown down the center), but the team still averaged 15 mph. ...  The best part was at the finish line where the crowd was amazed to see a two-dog team keeping right in time with all the 3-dog Alaskan Husky teams.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Shaver Lake Sled Dog Race</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Racing</category><category>Sledding</category><dc:date>2004-01-11T20:16:08-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/e7c0686c42a05764599aa9e1eee39114-54.php#unique-entry-id-54</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/e7c0686c42a05764599aa9e1eee39114-54.php#unique-entry-id-54</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 2004 Shaver Lake Sled Dog Race was Paul&rsquo;s first experience driving the team at a race. ...  Even though she ran a team of three Alaskan Huskys, our 2-dog Samoyed team beat her on the second day!   Although this was not quite enough for us to overcome the edge she had from the first day, it was a very impressive showing. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2003 Priest Lake Sled Dog Race</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Racing</category><category>Sledding</category><dc:date>2003-02-02T10:40:07-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/bda3dbb3bd02f2d7fb34062e12676989-53.php#unique-entry-id-53</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/bda3dbb3bd02f2d7fb34062e12676989-53.php#unique-entry-id-53</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In 2003 our team traveled to Priest Lake, Idaho for our first race on snow.   We entered the 3-Dog class, and ran it with our two boys, Lightning (right lead) and Nimbus (left lead). ...  This race helped our dogs to earn the SCA Top Sled Dog award for the 2002-2003 season.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Snow Surfing</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Scenic</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2008-12-19T08:56:41-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/dd3f0f0e9c81ec55ad12b33baae40d42-52.php#unique-entry-id-52</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/dd3f0f0e9c81ec55ad12b33baae40d42-52.php#unique-entry-id-52</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Stormy follows her dad, Lightning, through deep powder on a hillside.   It looks as if they are bodysurfing through the snow. ...  At a year and a half old, Stormy has become a very powerful dog!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Stormy&#x27;s Introduction to Sheep</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Herding</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2008-09-29T08:47:02-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/5bce5160bf33674e52b133828267e39f-51.php#unique-entry-id-51</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/5bce5160bf33674e52b133828267e39f-51.php#unique-entry-id-51</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We were in Missouri for the 2008 SCA National Specialty, where 16-month old Stormy had her first introduction to sheep.


These were very tough sheep and Stormy was quite young, but she handled the sheep with confidence.   She earned the first half of her Herding Capability Test title, and received lots of praise.<br clear="right">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Snow Nose</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2008-12-19T07:41:11-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/5bbe9cb003c57eac26e0842dc2109348-50.php#unique-entry-id-50</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/5bbe9cb003c57eac26e0842dc2109348-50.php#unique-entry-id-50</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nimbus enjoys his romps in fresh snow.   This picture shows him tasting snow that stuck to his nose while free-running in our nine acre fenced yard.   The dogs love to explore this spacious area populated by trees, rocks, and the occasional rabbit.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Showing at 2002 SCA National</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Showing</category><dc:date>2002-10-27T22:49:59-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/748bd0bfb10fca85143affb4598f6e54-49.php#unique-entry-id-49</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/748bd0bfb10fca85143affb4598f6e54-49.php#unique-entry-id-49</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There were nearly 200 other Champions entered, each judged against the official Standard (a detailed description) for our breed. 

...Nimbus (right) and his brother Draco (left) were in the puppy sweepstakes and regular dog show at the National. 

...Both of these boys (together with Lightning and his brother Loki) represented their mother, Ch Wolf River's Fata Morgana ROMX, in the Brood Bitch class. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Working Events At SCA 2002</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Backpacking</category><category>Herding</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2002-10-26T22:33:30-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/e15d2a629463194de7231370d124abcf-48.php#unique-entry-id-48</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/e15d2a629463194de7231370d124abcf-48.php#unique-entry-id-48</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning and Nimbus hiked with nearly 20 other Samoyeds (including their brothers Loki and Draco) on the Appalachian Trail. 

...Nimbus had fun at the Novice Weight Pull event too, hauling a total of 402 pounds. 

...He did a lovely job of moving three sheep around a field the size of a football field, and through several gates, in a controlled manner.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cross-Country Trip</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Backpacking</category><category>Scenic</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2002-10-25T22:02:52-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/faaf1d76562897ac94128f07774516c6-47.php#unique-entry-id-47</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/faaf1d76562897ac94128f07774516c6-47.php#unique-entry-id-47</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Nimbus is pictured on the left, Lightning on the right.&nbsp;<br clear="left">


...We thought their likenesses would make a great addition to the monument alongside presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.<br clear="right">


After the National, we visited Matt and Cynthia Woodard who own Loki (litter-brother of Lightning) and Draco (litter-brother of Nimbus). ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Backpacking Mountain Lakes Wilderness</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Backpacking</category><category>Scenic</category><dc:date>2002-06-30T21:56:14-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/1fa0122376e9e887c5b72f44328cabc5-46.php#unique-entry-id-46</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/1fa0122376e9e887c5b72f44328cabc5-46.php#unique-entry-id-46</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This region shares the geologic history of Carter Lake, but instead of forming a bowl, glaciers cut away several sides of this crater and left behind many small lakes.


Lightning (on the left) and Nimbus (on the right) carried 25% of their body weight in their Wolf Packs Reflector dog packs.   Nimbus' load included one of his favorite stuffed toys, and both of the boys carried water, their food, treats, dog boots, first aid items, and other necessities.&nbsp;<br clear="right">
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nimbus Turns One Year Old</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Scenic</category><dc:date>2002-07-10T21:58:32-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/7742b667e0659fc3af55c3c727efebdb-45.php#unique-entry-id-45</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/7742b667e0659fc3af55c3c727efebdb-45.php#unique-entry-id-45</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning (right) cooled off by biting at the bow-wake as we made our way across the lake.&nbsp;


...Because Nimbus grew up during the cold winter months, this was his first experience in deep water.   He was surprised when he could no longer touch the bottom, but enjoyed being cool during a record-breaking heat-wave. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nimbus is Best Puppy in Sweeps</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Showing</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2002-05-16T21:22:19-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/bde1286d0cb4e8caa416bd21f5b3318e-44.php#unique-entry-id-44</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/bde1286d0cb4e8caa416bd21f5b3318e-44.php#unique-entry-id-44</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[He won $9.00 which bought him a little purple horse toy made of rope.<br clear="left">


...He was pleased to learn that he found a true working puppy among the entries when I mentioned that Nimbus has run in harness since he was five months old.


Nimbus' brother, Lightning, finished his American Championship this Specialty weekend with back-to-back 5 Point Majors.&nbsp;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>First Flight For Nimbus</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2002-02-01T20:41:22-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/8ec44e22a74069765baf349ee203854d-43.php#unique-entry-id-43</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/8ec44e22a74069765baf349ee203854d-43.php#unique-entry-id-43</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The little guy took to it well, looking out of the window and eating yummy treats.   Here we are about 3,000 feet in the air.   The shadow on Paul's face tells the story of how this picture was captured.<br clear="left">
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Hiking At Castle Crags</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Scenic</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2002-01-10T20:26:19-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/f43c7e04314c1a50913956360e0f3d45-41.php#unique-entry-id-41</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/f43c7e04314c1a50913956360e0f3d45-41.php#unique-entry-id-41</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[From this spot we admired the rugged granite spires of the crags, and could also see the sleek white shape of Mount Shasta to the North.


Later in the month, Nimbus earned his Canine Good Citizen (CGC) title, and made his debut appearance in the conformation dog show ring, receiving 1st Place in his class.   He loved all of the attention and treats, and charmed everybody with his calm disposition and sweet nature.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Snowy Times For Nimbus</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Sledding</category><dc:date>2001-12-10T20:11:13-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/dd5c5c6c2dc3dcc63aa566a39a44d79d-40.php#unique-entry-id-40</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/dd5c5c6c2dc3dcc63aa566a39a44d79d-40.php#unique-entry-id-40</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is Lightning (dog on right) teaching five-month old Nimbus (left) how to be a good sled dog. 

...Besides me and the kicksled, the boys were hauling the brand new International Traildog Log, a journal which will be carried by adventurous dogs around the world. 

...We are not looking forward to the time when our snow melts and the dirt beneath is revealed.<br clear="left">
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nimbus Learns To Pull</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2001-11-29T20:06:35-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/f2ed73ff32fd06ec2b1a23f82434fa26-39.php#unique-entry-id-39</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/f2ed73ff32fd06ec2b1a23f82434fa26-39.php#unique-entry-id-39</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Our four-month old puppy has been introduced to a special adjustable puppy harness.   Now we are allowing him to drag lightweight objects such as this partly filled plastic jug. 

...After turning his head to look at the object, he walked along with happy enthusiasm while being praised for doing so.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nimbus Helps With The Scooter</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Scootering</category><dc:date>2001-11-10T19:52:09-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/ccc78c82c0989dcd78104131573fc372-38.php#unique-entry-id-38</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/ccc78c82c0989dcd78104131573fc372-38.php#unique-entry-id-38</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Four-month old Nimbus loves to help his older brother Lightning, who puts between 30-60 miles a month on his scooter.&nbsp;  Nimbus is quickly learning about this sport, and has already decided that the lines do not taste very good.


...We travel at the puppy's pace for about one quarter of a mile, rest, then return home. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome Puppy Nimbus&#x21;</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><dc:date>2001-09-24T17:02:24-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/ef0e77d911a538f36c250612cde7a3dd-37.php#unique-entry-id-37</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/ef0e77d911a538f36c250612cde7a3dd-37.php#unique-entry-id-37</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We got to meet Nimbus, our long-awaited new puppy, while attending the 2001 Samoyed Club of America National Specialty in Denver, Colorado. 

...In time, he will accompany Lightning on many adventures, as well as become a partner in harness.   With a temperament as sweet as his brother's, we are very excited about this new addition to Pacific Crest Samoyeds!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Best Working Award Again and Again</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Showing</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2002-08-14T16:44:22-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/21cb7b355c1901b9e6c1e6bbfba95d4d-36.php#unique-entry-id-36</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/21cb7b355c1901b9e6c1e6bbfba95d4d-36.php#unique-entry-id-36</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, Lightning earned the Best Working award at the  2002 Williamette Valley Samoyed Fanciers Specialty! 

...Also for the second year in a row, Lightning was the Best Working winner at the 2002 Samoyed Club of Washington State Specialty, under judge Estelle Cohen. 

...We are very proud of our boys, and even more so knowing that they are active workers with many trail miles behind (and still ahead of) them.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lightning Wins Back-to-Back Majors</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Showing</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2002-05-17T16:29:42-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/6e2d8cbb18a5a98f072019d837b767ed-35.php#unique-entry-id-35</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/6e2d8cbb18a5a98f072019d837b767ed-35.php#unique-entry-id-35</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[After earning 1st Place in a large Open Dog class, he was awarded Winners Dog, and then Best of Winners at the Specialty by Australian judge Lynn Harwood.


The following day, under breeder-judge Jeanne Zuver, Lightning was awarded Winners Dog for another 5 Point Major, which completed his American Championship! 

...Lightning's grandfather, Ch Wolf River's Drumlin ROMC (a well-known and important contributor to our breed), finished his Championship at this Specialty decades earlier. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Master Lightning</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Skijoring</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><category>Scenic</category><dc:date>2002-03-16T15:47:36-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/0f3bf102b62a861ea5a4f2395b94e2af-34.php#unique-entry-id-34</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/0f3bf102b62a861ea5a4f2395b94e2af-34.php#unique-entry-id-34</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the most advanced working title issued by the Samoyed Club of America.   He is only the 11th dog in the world to have earned this title.   At 25-months old, Lightning is also the youngest Samoyed to have earned this advanced level of working title.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nice Show Wins</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Showing</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2002-03-09T22:16:45-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/43bf01ceaddaac1cc64d1bf424052dcf-33.php#unique-entry-id-33</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/43bf01ceaddaac1cc64d1bf424052dcf-33.php#unique-entry-id-33</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[On March 9, 2002, Lightning was awarded Winners Dog and Best of Winners for a 3 Point Major by breeder-judge Annella Cooper at the Centralia, Washington show.<br clear="right">


 Nimbus was chosen as the Reserve Winners Dog (to a major) out of the 6-9 Month Puppy class on the same day! 

...A well-attended sanctioned Fun Match was held on the previous day, so we entered both of our boys as a way to remind all of us what to do in the conformation ring. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lightning Sold Dog Scooters</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Scootering</category><category>Scenic</category><dc:date>2002-03-05T22:03:13-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/1643cfaf50db49a6cccecb736dcc0d8a-32.php#unique-entry-id-32</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/1643cfaf50db49a6cccecb736dcc0d8a-32.php#unique-entry-id-32</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[When the US distributor of BlauWerk scooters went out of business in early 2002, we bought their entire remaining inventory and passed the price-break we received along to our customers.


...This device was originally designed for cruising down snowless ski runs, but we have found it to be an excellent lead dog training tool.   With this unique mode of transportation, we always turn the heads of people who see our team on the local logging roads and trails.<br clear="right">
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lightning&#x27;s&#xa0;Second Birthday</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Scenic</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2002-02-16T21:48:10-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/191afe24b7b671d31a3ce6f95501406e-31.php#unique-entry-id-31</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/191afe24b7b671d31a3ce6f95501406e-31.php#unique-entry-id-31</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[To celebrate, we thought it would be nice to let him do something that he enjoys. 

...He generally achieves just over 14 miles per hour before he breaks from a trot to a lope.<br clear="right">


...On the drive home, we stopped and both dogs got an ice-cream cone to further celebrate Lightning's big day.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Winning Streak For Lightning</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Showing</category><dc:date>2002-02-09T21:39:33-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/b8d41a4942f77f08be0c5e79565a029c-30.php#unique-entry-id-30</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/b8d41a4942f77f08be0c5e79565a029c-30.php#unique-entry-id-30</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[On February 9, 2002, Lightning was awarded Best of Winners by judge Dick Webb. ...  The following day, under judge Judith Brown, Lightning was awarded Winner's Dog. 

...Lightning covers a lot of ground while appearing to float smoothly across the floor.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lightning&#x27;s Second Skijor Race</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Skijoring</category><category>Racing</category><dc:date>2002-01-20T21:32:45-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/7c90ea7af91e0e1c96054595cad22138-29.php#unique-entry-id-29</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/7c90ea7af91e0e1c96054595cad22138-29.php#unique-entry-id-29</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning sailed along the 2.6 mile Novice Skijor course at the 2002 Chemult Sled Dog Races.   Partnered with Paul, our team averaged 9 miles per hour over the two day (5.2 mile total) event.   Lightning was the only single-dog entry, and still came in 2nd Place, beating 2-dog Alaskan Husky and Alaskan Malamute teams. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lightning Teaches Sledding</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Sledding</category><dc:date>2001-12-24T21:20:22-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/51feda049bc59c51e5167760772f50b7-28.php#unique-entry-id-28</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/51feda049bc59c51e5167760772f50b7-28.php#unique-entry-id-28</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Now he has begun to share the fun with his five-month old brother Nimbus.&nbsp;

...This image was taken on Christmas Eve when the boys ran a mile together near Crater Lake National Park in Oregon. ...  Nimbus was led back to the car to be played with until the return of his mentor.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lightning Goes Best Of Winners</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Showing</category><dc:date>2001-12-01T21:12:53-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/3e69217cda88058e92ce4148c984d040-27.php#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/3e69217cda88058e92ce4148c984d040-27.php#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[On December 1, 2001, Lightning was awarded Best of Winners by judge James White for his first American championship points. ...  The following day, the Salinas Valley Kennel Club moved the outdoor show rings indoors, after most of the ring gates and all of the outside vendors were crushed beyond repair by up to 80 MPH winds.   I was very comfy showing our boy in my skijoring/kicksledding outfit, and noted that a few of the other exhibitors were eying my protective garb with envy.&nbsp;]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Fan Hitch</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Scenic</category><category>Sledding</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2009-02-27T21:45:38-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/70267d5762199a095530122626e8585e-26.php#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/70267d5762199a095530122626e8585e-26.php#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[These girls ran on our team two years prior when we were racing and won the Top Sprint Racing Award from the Samoyed Club of America.   We also got to puppy-sit one of Lightning&rsquo;s sons for a few weeks, which gave us six dogs to play with.   We hooked them all up to the sled on a fan-hitch, an arrangement which allows all the dogs to run side-by-side instead of in pairs on a long gangline (as is traditional for our part of the world). 
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>2001 SCA National Specialty</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Scenic</category><category>Showing</category><dc:date>2001-09-23T21:11:00-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/dad023e3bd95a33b0f37c0b0fb11ac8b-25.php#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/dad023e3bd95a33b0f37c0b0fb11ac8b-25.php#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning made the cut in the Open Dog conformation show ring under breeder-judge Pat Morehouse, pulled the second heaviest load in his weight class for the Novice Weight Pull, was certified by Delta Society as a Therapy Dog, and trained twice with his sister, half-siblings, and cousins while pulling an ATV.


...They were introduced to a Sacco cart, which is a sit-down device with four bicycle-style wheels, special friction brakes, and a unique hookup system for the dogs. ...  Here the boys are just back from a run around the site of the National, waiting patiently to have their harnesses removed.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Canadian National Specialty Win</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><category>Showing</category><dc:date>2001-08-23T20:51:57-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/44a6b52fe8baa7dbf0d4aef16ee34369-24.php#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/44a6b52fe8baa7dbf0d4aef16ee34369-24.php#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[At nearly 18 months, Lightning was awarded Winner's Male at the 2001 Canadian National by breeder judge Jeanne Zuver.   Winner's Male is similar to Winner's Dog in the USA.   It means that the judge felt he was the best representative of the breed among the non-championed male dogs present in the ring.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Dancing With Joy</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Scenic</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2001-08-22T15:18:19-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/c773923ed925cee28fe48bc27994e8ca-23.php#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/c773923ed925cee28fe48bc27994e8ca-23.php#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[During our trip to Point Reyes National Seashore, Lightning taught himself an unusual dance step.   Here our clever boy is seen showing off for his new friends as he practices standing on one foot.   The other dogs look intrigued, and are possibly eager to practice this for themselves.<br clear="right">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Building a Gate</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2001-07-22T15:12:06-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/153533efa76e1ce9c7d4a4e262333d15-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/153533efa76e1ce9c7d4a4e262333d15-22.php#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Finding just the right one, Paul took most of the branches off so that it would drag smoothly.<br clear="left">


Then we wrapped a chain around the thickest end, and hooked it up to Lightning's special weight pull harness. ...  We're easing our boy into weight pulling, and this was the heaviest load he's been asked to pull to date. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Best Working Award</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Showing</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2001-06-22T15:02:04-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/68d913f1d5f83c5f1ed9e9120395209b-21.php#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/68d913f1d5f83c5f1ed9e9120395209b-21.php#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Since he has a title, he was qualified to compete in the Working Dog class, which is only occasionally offered at specialties for working breeds such as the Samoyed. 

...Lightning was again awarded 1st Place, to become the Best Working Samoyed at the specialty! 

...Lightning didn't let all the attention go to his head though, and slept soundly on the drive home.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Backpacking on the Pacific Crest Trail</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Backpacking</category><category>Scenic</category><dc:date>2001-06-01T14:48:57-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/09262464195ab14344407dfe4283ed7b-20.php#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/09262464195ab14344407dfe4283ed7b-20.php#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The town of Ashland, city of Medford, and the Rogue Valley spread out beyond into the distance.<br clear="right">


Here Linda and Lightning take a break on a fallen tree along the Pacific Crest Trail in southern Oregon. ...  We hiked five miles on this outing, following a nearly seven-mile hike on the previous day (which was National Trails Day, June 2nd, 2001).&nbsp;<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Working Samoyed Excellent Title</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Scootering</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2001-04-22T14:38:56-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/393bf785ab8ae0d5f7fd9c23419bdaf6-19.php#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/393bf785ab8ae0d5f7fd9c23419bdaf6-19.php#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[There must have been six inches of lovely snow out there, which was surprisingly easy to run with a scooter. 

...Working points are awarded by the Samoyed Club of America (with proper documentation - here is a listing of all Working Samoyed titled dogs) for adventures which meet certain criteria. ...  We are sure having fun earning these titles with Lightning, and hope to continue our adventures together for many years to come!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Scootering</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Scootering</category><dc:date>2001-04-22T14:31:39-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/bfd0f781ee8f44df99fdf3907fec9f2b-18.php#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/bfd0f781ee8f44df99fdf3907fec9f2b-18.php#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[As with sledding or skijoring, Lightning wears a harness which is specially designed for dogs who pull sleds.   A special line with a shock cord is attached to his harness, then to the scooter frame.<br clear="right">


...Lightning was responsible for selling many Blauwerk scooters until the American distributor went out of business in early 2002.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Skijor Racing</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Skijoring</category><category>Racing</category><dc:date>2001-03-21T14:25:40-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/2292be5247a142e46a7abcc4a2c4249d-17.php#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/2292be5247a142e46a7abcc4a2c4249d-17.php#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Twelve month old Lightning did well for such a young lad, but stopped to water some bushes along the way.   Linda is not a strong skier, and does not know how to "skate ski", a must in the competitive world. ...  Lightning and Linda were presented with the coveted Red Flashlight Award, a parody of the award presented to the last place finisher in the Iditarod race. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Kicksledding</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Yearling</category><category>Sledding</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2001-02-22T14:18:38-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/7abaa4565f156a173ab4d623ef5c03c7-16.php#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/7abaa4565f156a173ab4d623ef5c03c7-16.php#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[He has put in enough miles in front of skis, sleds, and herding sheep to qualify for his Working Samoyed (WS) title. 

...Here are Lightning and Linda kicksledding together, cruising home from a five-mile excursion (this picture shows him completing his Working Samoyed (WS) title. ...  It normally is not pulled by a dog, but offers an inexpensive alternative to a racing dog sled for the single dog team. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Herding Title</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Herding</category><category>Scenic</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2001-01-07T14:05:34-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/a705363d8ed62888f6e962af8d61bd5f-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/a705363d8ed62888f6e962af8d61bd5f-15.php#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Many of the people there were surprised that an energetic northern breed non-herding group puppy could display proficiency in herding, and were surprised that he was entered in the trial.


...Debbie Pollard, one of the judges, introduced the Samoyed breed to the audience with a nice historical reference to their reindeer herding heritage.   Lightning did a perfect sit and stay, controlled the sheep with grace and style, and returned them safely to their pen. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Group Run</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Scenic</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2009-02-21T22:41:23-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/f38b3ca716bfcc77cb9665a91d7039f5-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/f38b3ca716bfcc77cb9665a91d7039f5-14.php#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning's sister Moonrise (BISS Ch Wolf River's Moonrise WS) and half-sister Canyon (Seamist Canyon Of Wolf River WS) visited us during the winter 2008-2009 sledding season.   They got to do a lot of free-running in the deep snow together. ...  At nine years old, Lightning still plays like a yearling in deep snow.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>National Specialty Best In Show</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Showing</category><category>Titles/Awards</category><dc:date>2004-09-25T22:39:46-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/b06f0ff026e227e533b78b5680fba364-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/b06f0ff026e227e533b78b5680fba364-13.php#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning was Best In Show at the 2004 Samoyed Club of America National Specialty under breeder-judge Mardee Ward. ...  It was one of the special moments in my life that I will carry with me forever.   We have a short video showing this win on our movies page.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>ISDRA Championship Team</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Racing</category><category>Scootering</category><dc:date>2003-03-21T22:35:11-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/05c09b5ed9fcbd06908a981908dbe080-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/05c09b5ed9fcbd06908a981908dbe080-12.php#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[In the winter of 2002-2003, our team won the International Sled Dog Racing Association 2-Dog Gig racing class. ...  These powerful boys won the Samoyed Club of America Top Sled Dog/Sprint Team award all three seasons they raced.   They also won the Organization for the Working Samoyed Sled Dog and Skijor awards multiple times.]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Misty Morning</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Scenic</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2000-12-21T22:33:44-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/871b73eec578fa8b5c72eab961d66c43-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/871b73eec578fa8b5c72eab961d66c43-11.php#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Snow crystals float in the early morning air and surround Lightning as he surveys his domain.   Our 10 month old puppy loves to play in the fresh snow, sometimes persuading us to get an earlier start on our daily adventures than we had planned.&nbsp;  This image won 1st Place in the art show during the 2002 Samoyed Club of America National Specialty!]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lightning In The Sky</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2000-11-21T22:32:31-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/95887fd30ff1fd33e9a2427918957b94-10.php#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/95887fd30ff1fd33e9a2427918957b94-10.php#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning had his first experience flying in a small airplane in November of 2000.   He was a little nervous during take-off, looking out the window and poking us with his nose.


...He wagged his tail and gazed at the miniature buildings, cars, and landmarks below. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>International Trail Dog Baton</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Skijoring</category><dc:date>2000-11-21T22:29:28-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/92d1c98b9b1450438d9ca5491f517cb9-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/92d1c98b9b1450438d9ca5491f517cb9-9.php#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This winter route covers a more than two-mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail, and ends at a small log hut known as the South Brown Mountain Shelter.


...Inside this baton rides a list of dogs from around the world who have carried it, along with the date, distance, region, and trail.<br clear="left">


We followed five miles of packed trail thanks to two snowshoers and their dogs who hiked in ahead of us through two feet of snow. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The Point</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Scenic</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2000-10-21T22:23:13-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/a9cae3e9e4806a1d757d066c4aa5aecd-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/a9cae3e9e4806a1d757d066c4aa5aecd-8.php#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A sunny window shone through the clouds for a moment, so we decided to drop everything and go for a walk.


...He was a blur of white on white, barely visible but for his black nose, eyes, and lips, and that pink tongue.   It should be very exciting for our pup after we get solid snow cover and the skis come out of storage.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Holiday Card</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2000-12-21T22:17:36-08:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/d8e71901bd40c99cc9cb8d5f23e7fcd0-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/d8e71901bd40c99cc9cb8d5f23e7fcd0-7.php#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning was featured on a card titled "By The Fire", designed by Beth Bloch Creative Cards for her 2000 holiday series.   Beth skillfully merges photos with watercolor, creating whimsical and often amusing scenes. ...  Lightning was eight months old when Beth captured his likeness for this fun card.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Visiting Washington DC</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2000-10-21T22:10:28-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/f0a79de437928ee60a6511344bf09aba-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/f0a79de437928ee60a6511344bf09aba-6.php#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning visited Washington DC, and seemed to enjoy the majesty and beauty of the park-like grounds.   Here Paul, Lightning, and Linda are sitting on the edge of the pond in front of the Capitol Building.<br clear="left">


...Our puppy was wearing his ID Cape with "Ask To Pet Me - I'm Friendly" and "Therapy Dog" patches, made by our company Wolf Packs. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>SCA Pack Hike</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Backpacking</category><dc:date>2000-10-21T22:05:24-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/360db5ca82749fe760d76ece6530e8a0-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/360db5ca82749fe760d76ece6530e8a0-5.php#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We hiked with a group of friendly people and dogs on a five mile loop trail through beautiful Catoctin Mountain Park in Maryland, which is very close to Camp David. ...  Our Lightning (far left with blue pack) and his brother Loki (third from the right with burgundy pack) carried lightweight wadded newspaper because these puppies were only seven months old.


...Dogs from left to right: Kyber and Red (our token non-Samoyed) both owned by Diana&nbsp;Steele, our Lightning, and Loki owned by Cynthia & Matt Woodard.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>First Dog Show</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Showing</category><dc:date>2000-10-21T21:57:36-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/c17e1d5985781fcd3d420447d70e7b34-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/c17e1d5985781fcd3d420447d70e7b34-4.php#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Lightning's brother and cousins were in the ring with us, which made it feel more like a family gathering than a formal event. 

...Little did we know at the time that our beautiful puppy would go Best In Show at the 2004 SCA National Specialty, just four years into the future!

...Here Loki, owned by Cynthia and Matt Woodard (burgundy pack) sniffs noses with his brother Lightning (blue pack) prior to the Challenge Pack Hike. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Herding Sheep</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Herding</category><dc:date>2000-09-21T21:52:20-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/50f19c1ec37b4fc56f6ff81e3e696f11-3.php#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/50f19c1ec37b4fc56f6ff81e3e696f11-3.php#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[When several broke off from the cluster, he dashed after them, trying to get in front and send them back to their friends. 

...Our good boy didn't bark at the sheep, even though he was thoroughly excited to be running with them. ...  Herding will definitely be a fun way to keep our young pup fit for his future working career.<br clear="left">]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>First Time Bikejoring</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Bikejoring</category><dc:date>2000-07-21T21:49:32-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/7637415db484f88c175cd65abca89588-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/7637415db484f88c175cd65abca89588-2.php#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We wear a belt which was made for people who ski with their dogs while the dogs pull them (skijoring).   Because Lightning's training for skijoring began in the summer, we decided to use our mountain bike on local dirt roads to teach him the commands.<br clear="right">


...Since his training began when he was so young, I pedal hard to be sure that our puppy isn't pulling too hard against the line. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Atop A Balanced Rock</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Backpacking</category><category>Scenic</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2000-06-21T21:47:46-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/5ce024ad3fa5334ce8ebe6ccdedac190-1.php#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/5ce024ad3fa5334ce8ebe6ccdedac190-1.php#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Here is our adventurous puppy Lightning standing on top of an amazing balanced rock that sits near our home. 

...I worked with my little buddy for a week with my "Rock" command, using tree stumps and low rocks to practice on.   Basic click & treat rewards were part of our program, whenever all four of his feet stood on the object I pointed to. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Puppy Pack</title><dc:creator>info@pacificcrestsamoyeds.com</dc:creator><category>Puppyhood</category><category>Backpacking</category><category>Scenic</category><category>Fun</category><dc:date>2000-05-18T21:39:10-07:00</dc:date><link>http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/cdf0bcdeb9bccf997e97f4d70fecec59-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://pacificcrestsamoyeds.com/dogblog_files/cdf0bcdeb9bccf997e97f4d70fecec59-0.php#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Although we couldn't resist letting Lightning try on an empty dog pack for these pictures, puppies should never carry weight until they are fully grown.<br clear="left">


...This special region is now part of the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, and  has been deemed the most diverse biological area in North America. ...  Mount McLaughlin, an inactive volcano in the Cascade Range to the north, is visible in the distance in the top image.<br clear="right">]]></content:encoded></item></channel>
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