Pure Dog Talk

Legendary Storm Kloud Alaskan Malamute Breeder Nancy Russell Shares Her Story Nancy Russell, breeder of Storm Kloud Alaskan Malamutes In 1994 Nancy Russell bred and fielded the only AKC registered Alaskan Malamute team to ever enter and compete in the Iditarod. In part one, today’s talk, she shares the foundation of that journey, her breeding program and some of the incredible stories along the way. In part two next week Russell takes us through the arduous process of actually competing in the greatest endurance race on Earth. Russell acquired her first Alaskan Malamute in 1964. She became involved in showing dogs, like so many of us, by going to her first dog show at the suggestion of her mentor. “I got a blue ribbon and a trophy,” Russell said. “(My dog) beat two other dogs. I was hooked.” Champion Glacier's Storm Kloud, the foundation of Nancy Russell's breeding program. At that show Russell saw what “I still believe is the best Malamute I’ve ever seen.” His name was Bear, Multiple Best In Show, Best