Nuka

Dam: Tikaani (Alaskan Malamute X Siberian Husky)

Sire: Aspen (Samoyed X Siberian Husky/Alaskan Malamute mix)

Birth Date: 18/10/2024

Weight: Expected adult weight - 32kgs

DNA Clear (Embark tested): CLEAR of 274 genetic health risks. Of the Breed relevant tests Nuka 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: Straight, short/mid-length, patterned, dark coat, heavy/seasonal shedding, grizzle/domino “Widow’s Peak” (dark forehead fur), hind dew claws.

DNA Breed Analysis: 38.9% Alaskan Malamute, 37.5% Samoyed, 23.6% Siberian Husky

Hips: Pending

Elbows: Pending

Personality: From the moment Nuka arrived in WA, after travelling at 8 weeks old from Victoria, he has been extremely confident and sociable. He has a very playful personality and loves his toys and packmates. Nuka is very respectful of other dogs and encourages healthy play. He is quite clever and loves to adventure to new places and meet new people. He has taken to water quicker than any puppy I have ever had and loves to swim, SUP board and dig in his water bowls, splash mats and pools. He is also the first puppy I have trained who enjoys a game of tug as much as a treat for a reward, though he does love food - especially frozen blocks of chicken mince! We are very excited to see how he will take to the world of dog sports when he is older, we imagine he is going to thrive doing what he was born to do.

Accomplishments:

Sledding: Nuka will be racing through ASSA and AFSS affiliated clubs, working towards his ASSA titles next year.

Lure Coursing: Trialing through LCA in the puppy class and will be working towards his ALCA titles next year.

Other: Nuka has begun training in scent work.

Litters Whelped: 0