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: 72.8% Samoyed, 17.7% Alaskan Malamute, 9.5% Siberian Husky

Hips: Pending

Elbows: Pending

Personality: Itahni is a sweet, confident member of our pack. She is the only one of our dogs who inherited the typical Samoyed bark, and she is not afraid to use it when playing with other dogs. Itahni enjoys sledding and lure coursing but is the slowest of our Australian Laikas. She loves her packmates and runs better in a team with them. 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. Her friendly and outgoing nature makes her an asset to this family.

Accomplishments:

Sledding: Racing through ASSA and AFSS affiliated clubs, working towards her ASSA titles.

Itahni has competed in 4 dryland sledding races in Western Australia, one of which was a National Championship race. She has competed in 1 Dog Open, Bikejoring and 2 Dog Bike. 16.67kmph is her fastest recorded average speed over one 2.5km heat.

Lure Coursing: Trialing through LCA and working towards her ALCA titles.

Other: Itahni has participated in WASSA sled dog demonstrations and Christmas parades, her ability to be showcased to the public in busy environments a testament to her well-balanced personality.

Litters Whelped: 0