Itahni
Itahni
Dam: Rogue (Australian Laika – 39.1% Alaskan Malamute, 38.09% Samoyed, 22.81% Siberian Husky)
Sire: Momo (100% Samoyed)
Birth Date: 16/06/2023
Weight: 21kg
DNA Clear (Embark tested): CLEAR of 274 genetic health risks. Of the Breed relevant tests Itahni is CLEAR of Alaskan Malamute Polyneuropathy (AMPN), Day Blindness, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Factor VII Deficiency, GM1 Gangliosidosis, Oculoskeletal Dysplasia 2, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), X-Linked Hereditary Nephropathy (XLHN), X-Linked Progressive Retinal Atrophy 1 (XL-PRA1).
Notable DNA Traits: Long, straight coat, heavy/seasonal shedding, Agouti (Wolf Sable) coat colour pattern, no dark mask facial pattern.
DNA Breed Analysis: Australian Laika - 72.8% Samoyed, 17.7% Alaskan Malamute, 9.5% Siberian Husky
Hips: 9:6
Elbows: 0:0
Personality: Itahni is a sweet, confident member of our pack. Itahni enjoys sledding and lure coursing but is the slowest of our Australian Laikas. She loves her packmates and is more motivated to run alongside them when competing in sports. Itahni is a cuddle bug and a very gentle soul, who is quite obedient and trustworthy - though she still enjoys making trouble with her sister and has an adventurous spirit. Itahni has inherited a bit of a Samoyed bark and isn’t afraid to use it when excited. Her friendly and outgoing nature makes her an asset to this family.
Accomplishments:
Sledding: Itahni is two races away from achieving her Australian Sleddog Sports Association (ASSA) ‘Sled Dog (SD) title. She is also currently working towards her ASSA Bikejor Dog title.
Itahni has competed in 9 dryland sledding races across WA, one of which was a National Championship race. She has competed in 1 Dog Open, 1 Dog Bike, 2 Dog Bike & 2 Dog Touring. 18.97 kmph is her fastest recorded average speed over one 3.5km heat.
Lure Coursing: Itahni is currently in the Intermediate level of her title progression through the Australian Lure Coursing Association (ALCA), trialing through Lure Coursers Anonymous (LCA) in WA.
Since beginning trialing in 2024, Itahni has competed in 11 competitions, with her highest score so far being 162 points. Itahni tends to lose motivation for the chase when she loses sight of the lure in the tall grass. Towards the end of the 2025 season, Itahni’s enthusiasm for lure coursing picked up considerably, and she was able to work well alongside her mum in a double run but was less was less focused when running with her sister Nylah.
Itahni participated in the 2024 and 2025 Battle of the States (BOTS) 100 metre sprint competitions, with times of 10.10 and 11.15 seconds.
Other:
Itahni has participated in WASSA sled dog demonstrations and Christmas parades annually since 2023, her ability to be showcased to the public in busy environments a testament to her well-balanced personality.
Itahni successfully completed the Hoopers Foundations course with KivaDog Training in 2023.
Itahni completed Running West Sled Dog Clubs ‘Iditarod in a Year Challenge’ and walked 1571 km over 2025.
Litters Whelped: 0
