These are the dogs of Points Unknown Kennel. Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to read about the Dogs in Need.


Amaruq means “wolf” in Inuktitut. He and Ilu are kennelmates. His sweetness and sensitivity don’t diminish his desire and ability to pull. Under stressful conditions on the trail or when things aren't going as planned, his comic relief is all that is needed to help take things a little less seriously.

Amaruq died a sudden and unexpected death on October 10, 2007. When being prepped to remove a partial stomach obstruction, he went into cardiac arrest. After 30 minutes of trying to revive him, he passed away. Deep sadness fills this home and kennel on this day. Amaruq will always be remembered for the sweetness and silliness he brought into our lives. The team lost a powerful and intricate member on this day.
Inuit Dog 09/10/01-10/10/07 Any position


Blue came with his name. He was rescued by an organization that found him in a shed in Wisconsin with 17 other small dogs. They were all petrified of people and terribly neglected. His name became Blueberry after thoughts of the Points Unknown cabin in the late summer where Blueberries grow in abundance. This 22lb King Charles Spaniel/Sheltie/Daschund mix has come a long way with his socialization and will happily greet visitors. He is currently doing his part as another Points Unknown Sled Dog Team mascot to help socialize the new puppies.
A nice mix. Est.04/2004 Mascot


Copper's color made his name an obvious choice. This 12lb daschund/poodle mix was found wandering through traffic in a neighborhood in Minneapolis in late 2001. This little three legged guy found his place in our hearts and has been here ever since. He goes on every excursion to the cabin with the sled dogs wearing his little coat and boots. Copper loves the snowmobile ride in as his little head pokes out of my jacket. Of course, socializing with the sled dogs is not a good idea so he basks in the sun in the corner chair of the cabin, taunting them from afar.
Daschund/Poodle Est.01/2001 Mascot


The name Icoa came from a gourmet Venezuelan white chocolate bar! Off the trail she would much rather curl up in your lap than take part in the pack politics. But watch out because she is a focused and serious worker on the trail! When she wants to get going she will likely be seen her jumping straight up in the air with a huge smile on her face.
Inuit Dog 07/14/03 Any position


Icoa had six black and white pups on June 28, 2005. There were three males and three females. Ilu, which means "black frost" in Inuktitut, is the pup calling Points Unknown his home. He is a very easy going, well behaved pup which is very unusual for an Inuit Dog pup. We'll take it! Three of his littermates are the foundation bloodlines for an Inuit Dog Recovery Program, Qimmiit Itirtut in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik. Ilu is a sweet teddy bear of a dog and likes to be a prankster. When working, all the goofiness stops and he his all business.
Inuit Dog 06/28/05 Any Position


Isis is the name of a Greek goddess. She is a veteran and a versatile worker. She sometimes likes to sneak in a Sunday walk in harness if she gets bored but the minute she is needed because things get challenging, she’s right there. At her age and experience, she deserves a Sunday walk if she wants one!
Inuit Dog 06/10/98 Any position


Journey and her four litter mates were born on May 31, 2007. She just joined Points Unknown Kennel in early August when we made the trip to Alaska to bring her home. Only 9 months old in this picture, its becoming apparent that she is an independent and confident pup and will make an excellent leader with proper training. She has run in harness very little this winter while her bones and joints are still growing but the time she has spent in the team has been amazing. She is a strong and diligent puller as well as a potential leader.
Hedlund Husky 05/31/07 Just a baby


Klaus just looked like a Klaus. Zulu is his father and he is a brother to Sweet Pea and Bazil. Klaus is on his way to being a leader like both mom and dad. When in lead, he never stops pulling and rarely looks back except for the occasional glance to make sure he is doing what he is supposed to be doing. In harness he is quite serious and has no time for fun and games. Off the trail he is quirky, goofy and always trying to get his sister, Sweet Pea, to play.
Alaskan Husky 08/05/02 Lead


McKenzie is Journey's dad and will be joining us here at Points Unknown the beginning of April. We sure are exciting about our new addition! McKenzie is 6 1/2 years old and is a deep line Hedlund Husky. He will be a cherished part of the Points Unknown team and we can't wait to begin the 2008-2009 season with him.
Hedlund Husky 6 1/2 Yrs old Time will tell


Oken is from the recent Tuloon/Bazil litter. He is a Zulu grandson and a nephew to Sweet Pea and Klaus. His name came about while driving on the Gunflint Trail and noticing a sign for a place called Okontoe that gives sleigh rides. A little modification and you have Oken! This little guy is extremely attentive, sweet and playful. He has a bit of the cautiousness from the Hedlund line and if everything checks out, he's right in the middle of it all. He loves to explore and you'll find him with the group for a bit then off on his own mission he goes. He has a dense puppy coat and we are excited to see how his adult coat will fill in. Oken has long legs and a long body, taking after both lines. When tried in harness this winter for very short puppy runs, Oken proved to be a solid puller with a willingness to be up in lead.
Hedlund Husky 09/26/07 Still a baby


Phoenix means "a person or thing so excellent as to have no equal or match". We thought this fitting of the foundation male of our Hedlund Husky line. Phoenix arrived from Alaska at the beginning of February 2006 and has settled in nicely. He is an independent pup but makes eye contact often as if looking for direction. Quite laid back, he is accepting of new dogs, new people and new situations. He seems very much like an "old soul". At 10 months old when put up in lead, Phoenix showed all the signs of being a great leader. Working mainly in point position this season until he matures, he had amazing drive and determination, even when things got tough.
Hedlund Husky 11/18/05 Any position


Sky is the perfect babysitter for the injured dog that has to be out of the dog yard or the puppy that is too young to join the pack. He didn't know what to do at first when all of the sled dogs came into our lives but he has adjusted well. He comes along on all of our cabin dog sled excursions and runs along side the snowmobile to supervise as Copper is getting chauffeured in to the cabin.

Sky passed away in October of 2007 of complications that come with old age. A hole has been left in the kennel with his absence. He will be missed.
Australian Shepherd 11/05/94 Mascot


Sweet Pea is Zulu’s daughter and a sister to Klaus and Bazil. She lives up to her name but don’t let this sweet girl fool you. She has been known to give an Inuit Dog a piece of her mind if annoyed! She is a serious worker on the trail. In the off season, she would be happy to play the role of a couch potato. We just can't resist her "I'll do anything for you" look.
Alaskan Husky 08/05/02 Any position


Tukisi means “the one who understands” in Inuktitut. He came to the kennel as an adult and we were happy to see that he is all business on the trail. The funny prankster in him comes out when the business suit comes off. He is quite the lover and can easily get your attention with those big brown eyes.
Inuit Dog 04/04/99 Point/Wheel


Tuloon is a Hedlund Husky. Her name came about while listening to a small town Alaska radio station on the trip to bring her home. The announcer was reading messages from loved ones to people living in the bush. This particular greeting was to someone’s “Tuloon Child”. It just stuck! She sustained a leg trauma as a pup requiring stainless steel pins through her leg attached to graphite rods on each side of her leg for stabililty and extensive therapy. She seems to have made a full recovery and doesn't hesitate to voice her discontent if she thinks she might be left behind that run. She bounds through deep snow like a deer and breaks a good trail for a girl her size. We have high hopes that she and Bazil will come together this spring and bring us what will likely be some amazing puppies!
Hedlund Husky 06/16/04 Lead


Zala is from the recent Tuloon/Bazil litter. She is a granddaughter to Zulu and a niece to Sweet Pea and Klaus. Zala's name just came about while trying to find a "Z" name to carry along with the Zulu line. (We made it up!) She is a little firecracker, always on the run. She's the most "dog" social of the three that stayed at Points Unknown and seeks out the adult dogs and stays with the puppy group most often. She seems to always make us laugh with her antics. She, like Oken, has long legs and a long body. Her coat is dense and longer than that of her two brothers'. Zala proved to be the most exuberant in harness this winter during our short puppy runs. Like her mom, Tuloon, she bounds through deep snow like a deer.
Hedlund Husky 09/26/07 Still a baby


Zodi is one of three pups that stayed at Points Unknown from the recent Tuloon/Bazil litter. He is Zulu's grandson and Sweet Pea and Klaus' nephew. Zodi's name came about when looking for "Z" names to pass down with the Zulu line. This little guy is very bold, curious and very much a thinker. You wouldn't think a bold puppy would be a mamma's boy, but he is. He is very attached to me and gets worried when he thinks I don't see him and aren't giving him enough attention. He gets a bit jealous when the other pups come up for attention too. Zodi has long legs and a more compact body. His dense puppy coat is beginning to sprout some longer guard hairs. He and grandpa Zulu have the same facial markings. When being tried in harness on puppy runs this winter he was the most calm of all pups. He pulled hard and when we stopped he laid down and waited. Being in lead seems to be second nature for him.
Hedlund Husky 09/26/07 Still a baby


Zulu came to the kennel at the age of five. What a great name! Zu is a magnificent open country leader. This dog will turn on a dime almost before the command is spoken. Zu has saved the team from open water. He has navigated safely through rocky, steep and narrow tree lined trails and he has kept the team in line on glare ice. This is an amazing dog. He is an affectionate dog and would rather be relaxing by my side than hanging out with the other dogs. There are no words that could do Zulu justice.
Alaskan Husky 06/17/96 Lead!







Whirlwind Khaos Kennel is owned by Karen DuBoise who is assisting with the basics of mushing for the Points Unknown Women's Winter Adventure in March. All photos of Whirlwind Khaos Kennel dogs are courtesy of Karen DuBoise.

Anna is the aristocrat of the crew. She started out as a foster and quickly won us all over and thus became our second foster "failure".(which is a foster dog that you just end up adopting yourself) Anna is a driven leader from whom the others take direction and motivation. She is at her best when she is working in harness. Anna loves people and other dogs, and will not hesitate to let you know when she is in need of a belly rub. She loves to sleep on anything softer than the ground. Anna is also a Prima Dona complete with drama queen moments. When the sledding season is over she can be found at her favorite watering hole swimming laps.
Siberian Husky 06/04 Lead

Grace is the mother hen. She keeps the orneriness down to a dull roar, but at times she is out numbered. Grace is a real sweetheart and always looking out for the other dogs. She is very friendly and will greet anyone with a hearty tail wag and lots of kisses. Grace keeps an ever watchful eye on the equipment while the team is out on the trail.
Staffordshire Terrier 12/06 Mascot

Merle is the newest member to the household, he is currently a foster and doing well with the others. The way things are going he’ll probably end up as another foster "failure". Merle is your typical Siberian puppy, mischievous, strong willed, and always thinking about what to get into next. He is always pushing his limits with the others and enjoys every minute of it. He has what seems like a bag of endless energy, and Seamus is his main playmate. Merle is a fun spirited pup and shows lots of promise for becoming a good sled dog.
Siberian/ShepherdX 02/07 Just a pup

Rollo is Seamus’s litter mate and despite that, the two can’t be any more different. He was a suck-up from the first time we met him and he hasn’t changed. Rollo is very vocal and a bit of a grumbler when you hug him, but it’s all talk because he's a sweet boy and loves to give out kisses. He has great navigational skills; he has kept me from being lost on several occasions. We call him our parti-eyed genius. Rollo can run any position but if given a choice he’d rather run in wheel.
Siberian Husky 09/03 Wheel

Ruckus is the biggest dog on the team, but thinks he’s a lap dog. He was also a foster failure, who has settled in nicely. Ruckus is pretty laid back and reserved until it’s time to run then the dog with the quiet domineer turns into a crazy dog creating quite a ruckus. He loves to run and can keep a steady, and fluid pace. He runs so effortlessly and makes it look easy. He is extremely friendly and wants nothing more than to be loved to which he will return that love ten-fold.
Siberian Husky 07/02 Any Position

Seamus was a rescue dog that we were fostering. He was such a good fit with Grace and Rollo we foster failed and permanently added him to the family. Seamus is sensitive and shy and at times. He can be somewhat of a goof ball until you put him in harness then he’s all business with an extraordinary desire to run. He is fun loving and definitely a momma’s boy; he won’t let me get too far out of his sight. He is the smallest dog on the team but what he lacks in size he more than makes up for in enthusiasm and desire to please.
Siberian Husky 09/03 Any Position













Unfortunately, at times we run across traditional sled dogs in need of a new home. Many times it is because they are too slow, too aggressive or just not considered an asset anymore to the kennel, by the previous owner. These kinds of dogs can change drastically if placed in the appropriate kennel situation for them. "Slow" dogs are merely just traditional sled dogs that need to be doing what they were build to do; pull heavy loads slowly in an adventure kennel and not a racing kennel or one that desires faster dogs. "Aggressive" dogs sometimes merely need to be placed in a new situation where they may be given the special one on one attention they have been asking for all along by "acting out". Below are such dogs. All very special and unique in their own ways and all very deserving of a home where they can be considered as such, these dogs will surely thrive if given a new beginning. If you are interested in any of these dogs please contact us for more information and an adoption application at:

Points Unknown
P.O. Box 111, Watertown, MN 55388
612.327.6965
linda@points-unknown.com

Anyone interested in adopting these working freight sled dogs must be familiar with northern breed dogs and have an active outdoor lifestyle.


Willow is a gray and white pure Inuit Dog born in March of 2001.This girl was just moved to a long term foster home. She can be placed with someone interested in being part of an Inuit Dog breeding program. She can also be placed in a small mushing kennel and spayed if that is the desire. Willow is a very sweet and friendly girl and takes her work seriously. Willow has a milder temperament and has grown up around children. She dislikes females, as do many Inuit Dog females. Detailed lineage information is available upon request.
Inuit Dog 4/30/2001 Wheel


Xena was born in April of 2004. She is a pure red and white Inuit Dog and has the same mother as Willow. She was just moved to a long term foster home where her name was changed to reflect her personality; Xena, after the "Warrior Princess"! All Inuit dogs love people but Xena would do anything for people attention. She is a comedian, has grown up around children and was raised with a family house pet. She is a very exuberant and agile young girl and can be a bit noisey and snappy at other dogs during hook up but with one on one training she can be an exceptional sled dog. Xena can be adopted by someone interested in being a part of an Inuit Dog breeding program or she can be spayed, if so desired. Detailed lineage information is available upon request.
Inuit Dog 4/2004 Any Position


Frost is a 2 year old Polar Husky. One parent was an Inuit Dog.The other mix is thought to be Malamute, Alaskan and Siberian. He weighs 70-75lbs. He was just moved to a long term foster home. Frost is a very friendly people dog that has grown up around children. He needs a patient owner familiar with northern breed dogs, who is willing to commit to a "wanna-be" Alpha male who can be aggressive to male dogs. His foster family has been putting a lot of work into socializing him with other dogs and he currently has several playmates and is beginning to act more like the puppy he still is. Frost will do best in a small kennel where he can get lots of one on one attention and love. In this situation, he will thrive.
Polar Husky 2 Yrs Team







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