We are a small, privately owned kennel in Southeastern Massachusetts that

maintains a limited number of dogs. Our lines are based on Teeco, Innisfree and

Kontoki lines. We do not breed often, at the most one litter per year, and our

dogs are our pets first and show dogs second. After all, if they weren’t good pets,

who would want to live with them. I DO refer to my dogs as "My Pets" or

"My (four legged) kids " and at times I have taken some guff for it. Again, these

dogs are my pets first. I enjoy them every second of every day.

If it weren’t a blast, then I wouldn't still be doing it after all these years. Don’t

get me wrong, being owned by Siberians takes tons of work, and breeding isn’t

for the faint of heart, many tears have been shed over the years, but I can’t

imagine my life without this breed. I am the first to admit that this is NOT

the breed for everyone, and I make sure that potential puppy buyers realize

what they are getting into! That is fair warning. I will not tell you what I

subject my potential puppy people to...don't worry too much I haven't lost

anyone yet! But I have screened out a few who THOUGHT that they wanted

a Siberian, and quickly found out that the Siberian was NOT the breed for them.

 

In the beginning (1981) my kennel was known as "Winterhill Siberians." I used this name

for many years until a house fire and divorce forced me to take a sabbatical from

the show world. I was still owned by several Siberians, but just didn't have the

money to show or breed. Once the hard times were over, I was ready to jump

back in the show ring. At this time I figured I had turned over a new leaf, so it

was time for a new name. Mishnok Siberians was born.

Mishnok (actually spelled mishnock in its native tongue) is a Narragansett Native

American word meaning "squirrel" or "they come by water by canoe." I can’t be sure;

I think the meaning depends on where inflection is placed. There is not

much written history on Native American languages. It actually took me six

months to find out the meaning of mishnock!!

 

It all started over 26 years ago with Starr, a pet store Siberian that was owned by

a family friend.  True to the breed, she was clever at finding a way out of her

owner's yard, but not typical, Starr had one place in mind when she escaped.

My house! Frequent were the telephone calls, "Is Starr there?" The answer was

always yes. Starr would wait patiently on my front porch until I came home

from school. I was greeted by happy woos and a wagging tail. What a sight she

was! Not the picture perfect Siberian as she was over standard and had ears

like a radar trap, but that didn't matter, I loved her anyway.

 

I got the idea that I would show Starr in Junior Showmanship, so with an

agreement made between owner and child (aka me) I was off with a plan.

My first Siberian contacts were Margaret Cook (Teeco Siberians) and Anna Mae

Forsberg (Savadjaure Siberians).  Anna Mae informed me that within one year’s

time I would have another Siberian. My answer was, "NO WAY! I want a

Golden Retriever." How wrong I was, within SIX MONTHS I was owned

by a Siberian named "Teal." Teal was actually a rescue dog.

She was overweight, not spayed, and her red coat was sunburned to a flaming

orange mess. I was told that with work she could be shown....my first show dog and

a project at that. After a years time, Teal was in shape and her coat was the true

copper it was mean to be. Off to the dog shows we went. While she was not a great

show dog, she offered me the opportunity to learn more about dog shows and

Siberians.

 

My first true show dog came from Jim Nielson of Myky Kennels. He turned me

loose in his kennel and told me to "have a good time." With that I was off, and I

think I almost killed my Dad that day, I can't tell you how many dogs we ran

around on that summer afternoon! But let me tell you, WHAT A OPPORTUNITY TO

LEARN! I have thanked Jim many times (in prayer) over the past 26 years.

He gave a junior handler the chance to have several beautiful Siberians and

I have never looked back. Jim is STILL my inspiration and I am always

willing to mentor new people as I remember what it was like to be a 14-year-old

kid with few who saw my intentions as serious. Jim saw something in this junior

handler and realized how much I truly loved this breed. Margaret Cook also

took pity on this me and many times over the years has proven to be

a great support. My foundation bitches come from her lines and I am truly grateful for

for all of her help over the years.

 

My husband, Ben, is fairly new to the breed, being exposed to the Siberian and

the show circuit for only 12 years. While he does not frequent the show ring

(ok, he did once in an emergency and received a standing ovation, I think

that may be the last time he graces us with his presence in the ring, if there is a

next time I will get photo proof), he is official kennel boy, ring side holder of dogs,

and the neighborhood "poop patrol" (a word of warning, do not allow your dog to

poop in front of our home or RV and NOT intend to clean it up, he

has been known to hand you a poop bag or a pooper scooper). Who would of

thought I could have turned him into such a monster!

 

With that said, I would like to collectively (you know who you are)  

thank everyone who has offered their support, love and friendship over the years.

Siberian people are of the finest caliber anywhere. I would also like to thank

Alan for helping me with my many questions about website design and digital

applications. Without you Alan, this web site WOULD NOT exist. You totally rock.

 

If you would like more information about Siberian Huskies or any of our dogs, please

feel free to contact us.