Trail Breaker Kennel
5880 Airport Industrial Rd, Fairbanks, AK 99709
https://trailbreakerkennel.com/
Recreation, Historical Tours, Sledding
Open now:10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Trail Breaker Kennels located at 5880 Airport Industrial Rd, Fairbanks, AK. It is conveniently next to the Fairbanks International Airport neighborhood. Trail Breaker Kennel specializes in Winter and Summer Alaskan Tours of the Kennel Owned by Iditarod winner Susan Butcher. Mushing Demonstrations, Winter Dog Sledding, and more!
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G3967MUmarkb on Trip Advisor
6 years ago
09/01/2015, 15:23 PM
John Hall's Alaska visit
I visited Trail Breaker Kennels as part of a John Hall's Alaska tour. We received a warm greeting from David, Sarah, Laura, and the rest of the staff.
After lunch, Laura Allaway, an Iditarod veteran, gave us a demo of the clothing that the mushers wear during the race. Then we headed outside to see the dogs. In addition to the litter of four month old puppies, there was an "accidental" litter of puppies that were only four weeks old.
We got to pet all the pups as well as some of the grown dogs. These are amazing athletes and are very open and loving. The dogs are obviously well loved and cared for.
This was definitely one of the highlights of a trip filled with many amazing sites and experiences.
moodblu on Trip Advisor
6 years ago
07/08/2015, 03:38 AM
Interesting visit I didn't expect
The visit to Trail Breaker Kennel was a brief stop on our Riverboat Discovery tour in Fairbanks. I had not even realized that it was part of our tour till we got there, so it was a surprise for me. Trail Breaker Kennel was founded by Susan Butcher, Iditarod champion. Her daughter Tekla spoke to us while we were on board the riverboat. She talked to us about the dogs and gave a cool demonstration of the dogs pulling her on an ATV. It was fascinating to see the enthusiasm of the dogs, and how excited the others got when the team was being fastened into their harnesses.
Leslie Smith on Facebook
6 years ago
06/11/2015, 11:40 AM
Thank for sharing your story. Loved meeting the dogs and the demonstration.
Cindy J on Trip Advisor
7 years ago
08/11/2014, 07:48 AM
John Hall Alaska July 2014
Our tour had the amazing opportunity to visit the kennel, meet Dave, here the wonderful stories about Susan, and visit with the dogs. Wishing trainer Laura the best in the 2015 Iditarod.
houstonnative47 on Trip Advisor
8 years ago
08/02/2013, 07:35 AM
Well worth it
Our tour group saw this facility while we were cruising on the Riverboat Discovery Tour and after the boat tour we went by bus to have lunch here and learn more about it. The meal was nice lunch food of sandwiches, soup, chips, drinks. Perfect lighter style lunch. Then we were treated to a discussion of the Iditarod and one of our group was encouraged to dress in the different layers of clothing that a musher wears. We also saw a sample sled and dog harness. After the presentation we were able to hold some of the puppies and wander around the facility to see the other dogs and their little houses.
I was not really looking forward to this part of our tour because I am not much of a dog person, but it wound up being fascinating!