Buster

I was born in Quaanaq (ka-nok), Greenland. Tor Dixon, my previous owner was the curator of the Peter Freuchen Museum (a famous Danish explorer and writer). I came to the U.S. as a puppy when Tor moved back to Denmark. Rather than leave his dogs in Greenland, he decided to give several of my siblings and me to Wintergreen. I don't remember much about Greenland other than it was quite cold and snowy.

I flew in a plane with nine other dogs. Once we got to Ely, it was exciting to see trees for the first time. One downside to making this big move from Greenland to Ely is that the summers are so hot. We Inuit dogs have very thick fur. It is in two layers. We have a downy undercoat that is thick and fluffy. Then we have longer guard hairs that protect that fluffy undercoat. Our fur is so thick and oily that it is difficult for us to get wet, even if we take a dunk in the water.

When it comes to running, I am all business. I take pulling a sled very seriously. Other dogs will jump up and down, get distracted, or bark like crazy. Not me, I just stay out in front of the team and lead them wherever the musher says.