ABOUT SILARI SIBERIANS

I am involved with Siberians due to my love of the breed and the enjoyment they bring to my life. I have been involved with these dogs since 1996 when I got my first pet, a wooly Siberian, Silver. I bred Silver a few times and kept a beautiful all white puppy, Lady. Later I learned a lot about Siberians on the internet. As a result of the internet reading, I realized that Silver and Lady don't have the correct traits for a sound program. My kennel started with my next dog, Rikki, a beautiful and sweet girl. For years I did conformation showing and dryland racing with my dogs. Now I am enjoying my dogs as my dear companions at a new home.

A sound Siberian is a healthy, athletic dog, free of inherited defects such as hip dysplasia, eye abnormalities, epilepsy and one who possesses good conformation. What is good conformation? Conformation is a measure of how the physical characteristics and personality of the dog compare to the AKC standard for the breed. The AKC standard defines various attributes which make the Siberian able to perform it’s original function as a medium-sized, working dog capable of pulling a sled with a light load over long distances in arctic conditions. Gaining this knowledge requires a willingness to read, listen and to observe. I have a personal desire to increase my understanding of the breed and collect Siberian books, articles, magazines and pedigrees. I involve myself in the sport of dogs and know some long time breeders from whom we seek advice. My dogs have been certified free of hip dysplasia and eye abnormalities by the OFA (Orthopedic Foundation of America) and CERF (Canine Eye Foundation of America).
I want you to be an informed responsible buyer and pet owner. It is my responsibility to do everything in my power to place these dogs in quality homes where they will remain as loving family members and not destroyed in a shelter. I will be glad to provide you with honest answers to any questions you have and to help you decide if owning a dog is right for you and if the Siberian Husky is the right breed for you.

RIKKI

Keystone’s Custom Design By Jo-Kar (AKC Registered)
UKC CH Keystone's Custom Design (UKC registered)

Female Siberian Husky
Born on 8/12/2001
Dilute Black and white with brown eyes
Owner: Margaret McConnell
Breeder: Deborah Bates
AKC WR 041804/01
OFA rating: GOOD
CERF: checked in June 2008 - NEGATIVE
Sire: BIS/BISS AM/CAN CH Highlander’s Austin Powers SD
Dam: Keystone’s Designer Fur (AKC pointed)

Rikki is AKC pointed - 13 points. Rikki became a UKC Champion on Sept 6, 2008 in Ravenna, OHIO. On Aug 29, 2009 in Punxsutawney, Pa, she won Reserves Best In Show under the UKC judge, Michele Wachob!!! :) She is spayed & loves being spoiled. :) She is not available.

Producer of:

Sired by AKC Ch Snoking's Clean Sweep:

* Silari's Special Frenchman, "Pippin" - AKC Pointed, produces very nice pups. Some are champions. Liberty kennel (www.libertysiberians.biz) has his son (champion), daughters, grandkids. Check them out! 

* Silari's American Flag, "Kaltag" - in training for Iditarod race!!! Sire of a few litters. 

* AKC/UKC Ch Silari's Classy Designer (now spayed) Mother of 4, most are pets. One is a Champion.

Sired by BISS/Can/Am Ch Highlander's Go For Broke, SDX:

* Silari's Garlanded Gold Designer, spayed

* AKC/UKC Ch Silari's Glittered Gold Designer

* Silari's Gleamed Rose Designer - positive for cataracts, spayed

* "Zeus" (he sired a litter with his owner's neighbor's dog) Sold as a pet

* Prince Gimili Blu (possible neutered but can't remember)

Sired by UKC Ch Snowborn's Charlie Hustle:

* "Maya"

* "Lily"

* "Sawyer"

* Silari's Lil Hollywood Hustler, "Danny"

* Nikerbee's All That Jazz, "Jazzy"

Pippin

Silari's Special Frenchman

Male Siberian Husky
Red and White with amber eyes
OFA: ?
CERF: ?
Breeder: Margaret McConnell
Owner: Lisa Stavros
Sire: AKC Ch Snoking's Clean Sweep
Dam: Keystone's Custom Design By Jo-Kar

Pippin is a very sweet boy. He loves kids and is gentle with them. He put terrific head type and wonderful temperament on the puppies. He lives in Indiana. He is AKC pointed.

Kaltag

Silari's American Flag

Male Siberian Husky
DOB: 3/15/2004
Red and White with blue eyes
OFA: Excellent
CERF: checked on 4/7/2006, negative
Breeder: Margaret McConnell
Owner: Ericka Jackson
Sire: AKC Ch Snoking's Clean Sweep
Dam: Keystone's Custom Design By Jo-Kar

Kaltag is a good sled dog with attitude. He runs in the wheel position.

JAZZY

Nikerbee's All That Jazz

Female Siberian Husky

Born on March 21, 2008

Black and White with brown eyes

Owner: Laura Cunningham

Breeder: Margaret McConnell

Sire: UKC Ch Snowborn's Charlie Hustle

Dam: UKC CH Keystone's Custom Design

Jazzy has a CERF exam on March 20, 2009 & passed with flying colors! :) She has a wonderful soft temperament and is very close to Laura's little daughter. She loves to pet & talks to Jazzy. I'm pretty sure Jazzy is very patient with the girl's antics. :) I remember the day they first met at my house. They looked at each other with caution. Now they are like best friends! :)

2008 Lake Farm Park Dryland Challenge Results

Women Canicross (1.5 miles)

1. Mel Belm Day1: 12:07.13 Day2: 11:36.28 Total: 23:43.41

2. Kelly Ridley Day1: 11:49.72 Day2: 12:83.17 Total: 24:32.90

3. Margaret McConnell Day1: 13:24.68 Day2: 13:25.18 Total:

I ran with Jade.

Novice 1 and 2 Dogs Bikejoring (2.25 miles)

1. Dave Lindahl Day1: 7:22.74 Day2: 7:27.83 Total: 14:50.57
2. Roger Carnahan Day1: 11:40.94 Day2: 13:00.57 Total: 24:41.51
3. Christian Eckenrode Day1: 12:54.40 Day2: 12:53.24 Total: 25:47.64
4. Skyler Echenrode Day1: 13:45.17 Day2: 13:11.86 Total: 26:57.03
5. Margaret McConnell Day1: 14:56.43 Day2: 15:31.90 Total: 30:28.33

I biked with Lady

Novice 2 - 4 Dogs Rig (2.25 miles)

1. John Munro Day1: 8:46.07 Day2: 7:58.53 Total: 16:44.60
2. Margaret McConnell Day1: 8:53.86 Day2: 9:56.53 Total: 18:50.41
3. Brandon Aharrah Day1: 12:06.68 Day2: 10:66.61 Total: 23:02.29
4. Christian Echenrode Day1: 11:52.86 Day2: 12:29.04 Total: 24:21.90
5. Jim Smith Day1: 15:46.14 Day2: 9:40.82 Total: 25:26.96
6. Jesse Osborne Day1: 17:39.21 Day2: 10:32.32 Total: 28:11.53
7. Skylar Eckenrode Day1: 16:10.19 Day2: 12:02.31 Total: 28:12.50
8. Patricia Pitcher Day1: 15:48.95 Day2: 15.07.24 Total: 30:56.19
9. Sally Dawson Day1: 22:29.63 Day2: 23:02.07 Total: 45:31.70

On both days, Donner and Comet were in front. Arwen and Ariel were in back. I was awarded for having the fastest purebred Siberian team in the class!!! BIG SMILE!!!

2007 Results

Sinnemahoning State Park Dryland Race on Nov 3 & 4, 2007

4 Dog Rig Rec (1.5 miles)

1. Sandy Stoner Day1: 6:02.59 Day2: 6:37.29 Total: 12:40.28
2. Jenny Stroh Day1: 7:07.30 Day2: 7:07.53 Total: 14:14.83
3. Jim Carnahan Day1: 7:56.79 Day2: 7:26.66 Total: 15:13.45
4. Jenny Stroh Day1: 9:01.56 Day2: 6:49.22 Total: 15:50.78
5. Margaret McConnell Day1: 9:12.58 Day2: 8:39.21 Total: 17:51.80
6. John Heverly Day1: 10:36.28 Day2: 7:03.64 Total: 19:44.54
7. Roger Carnahan Day1: 9:30.56 Day2: 12:20.57 Total: 21:51.13

The dogs I ran were Ariel, Gala, Donner and Comet.


Lake Farm Park Dryland Challenge on Nov 10 & 11, 2007

2-4 Dog Novice Rig (2.25 miles)

1. Alyson Smith Day1: 8.18.96 Day2: 7.24.20 Total: 15.43.16
2. Sandy Stoner Day1: 8.54.29 Day2: 8.55.21 Total: 17.49.50
3. Jim Carnahan Day1: 8.58.48 Day2: 11.41.26 Total: 20.39.74
4. Margaret McConnell Day1: 11.48.39 Day2: 12.34.09 Total: 24.22.48
5. John Munro Day1: 14.39.05 Day2: 9.52.00 Total: 24.31.05
6. Sally Dawson Day1: 14.38.77 Day2: 16.04.28 Total: 30.43.05
7. Jim Smith Day1: 9.07.45 Day2: 21.25.88 Total: 31.01.33
8. Adreanna Smith Day1: 16.52.84 Day2: 14.52.73 Total: 31.45.57
9. Carzin Pelfrey Day1: 17.03.81 Day2: 16.16.05 Total: 33.19.86

The dogs I ran were Donner, Ariel, Gala and Arwen. Comet was lame that weekend so he was off the team temporarily.

DANNY

Male Siberian Husky

Born on March 21, 2008

Gray and white with brown eyes

Owner/breeder: Margaret McConnell

Sire: UKC CH Snowborn's Charlie Hustle

Dam: UKC CH Keystone's Custom Design

He is very sweet, mellow and easy-going. He is a copy cat in the looks and temperment like his sire, Petey.

Results for the 2009 Sinnemahoning Dryland race (all classes were 1.5 miles long)

4-D Recreational Rig (2 top winners with regular teams & 2 top winners with purebred teams) I was awarded for the 2nd fastest team...

1. Noah Pereira - Day1: 6:14.54 Day2: 5:48.19 TOTAL: 12:03.73
2. Sandy Stoner* - Day1: 6:25.52 Day2: 6:19.56 TOTAL: 12:45.08
3. Margaret McConnell* - Day1: 6:48.75 Day2: 6:39.68 TOTAL: 13:29.43
4. Jim Carnahan - Day1: 7:16.99 Day2: 7:06.03 TOTAL: 14:23.02
5. John Heverly - Day1: 7:59.28 Day2: 8:37.95 TOTAL: 16:38.23
6. Lee Carnahan - Day1: 8:50.34 Day2: 8:08.01 TOTAL: 16:58.35
7. Roger Carnahan - Day1: 9:17:45 Day2: 9:36.45 TOTAL: 18:53.90
8. Matthew Brown* - Day1: 15:19.47 Day2: 12:06.81 TOTAL: 27:26.29
* = purebred teams

The dogs on my team were Donner, Comet, Gala & Ariel.

1 Dog Bikejor

1. Stefani Meyer - Day1: 8:47.94 Day2: 8:55.82 TOTAL: 17:44.76
2. Margare McConnell - Day1: 10:09.82 Day2: 9:34.78 TOTAL: 19:44.60
3. Christian Eckenrode - Day1: 11:07.11 Day2: 10:42.21 TOTAL: 21:49.32
4. Roger Carnahan - Day1: 15:21.58 Day2: 8:33.73 TOTAL: 23:55.32

I biked with Rikki.

1 Dog Canicross

1. Phil Stroh - Day1: 12:31.86 Day2: 13:10.16 TOTAL: 25:42.03

2. Margaret McConnell - Day1: 15:12.99 Day2: 14:50.79 TOTAL: 30:04.78

I ran with Lady.

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2009 Lake Farm Park Dryland Challenge Results (all classes - 2.4 miles long)
All the classes were ran on Sat, Nov 7 but half of the race was cancelled due to warm weather on Nov 8, Sunday)

Novice 3-4 Dogs Rig (Sat only)

1. Margaret McConnell - 9:24.95 (also awarded for the fastest Siberian team)
2. Michael Uleau - 10:32.96
3. Anna Schenaer - 12:56.68
4. Matthew Brown - 13:48.98
5. Judy Jacobsen - 13:51.59
6. Larry Krot - 15:01.91
7. Chris Seminatore - 16:50.18

The dogs on my team were Donner, Comet, Gala & Ariel.

1-2 Dogs Novice Bikejor (both days)

1. Jennifer Levy - DAY1: 9:26.82 DAY2: 10:19.98 TOTAL: 19:46.80
2. Margaret McConnell - DAY1: 11:23.96 DAY2: 11:13.46 TOTAL: 22:37.42
3. Chris Seminatore - DAY1: 11:47.39 DAY2: DNR TOTAL: 11:47.39

I biked with Rikki.

1-Dog Women's Canicross (Sat only)

1. Margaret McConnell - 16:14.10
2. Jennifer Levy - 16:50.33
3. Christina Gates - 18:57.34

I ran with Lady.

Pictures from the races

The first 3 pictures are from the race in OHIO on Nov 7 & 8, 2009. All 3 classes I was in were 2.4 miles long.

The dogs on my team are Donner (gray) & Comet (black) in front and Ariel (visible) and Gala (partially hidden). We placed first place out of 7 teams. Also I was awarded for the fastest Siberian team! :)
Rikki and I placed 2nd out of 3 people. The other 2 bikers each had 2 dogs while I had 1 dog. And I got to beat the 3rd placer's 2 dogs! I was surprised when I found out that I beat him! :O
Lady and I placed 1st out of 3 women. The 2nd placer was 35 seconds slower than me. It took me 16 minutes to run the 2.4 miles course. I found that the longer I run, the better I am.

The lead dogs are Donner (gray one in pink harness) and his black/white brother, Comet. The wheel dogs are Arwen (black/white) and Ariel the pretty redhead girl like me. SMILE.

Lady and I

Jade and I

Arwen

Arwen relaxing on my bed :)

Arwen sleeping on couch. :)

Arwen winning back to back Best of Breed in 2006 at a AKC show.

AKC/UKC CH Silari’s Classy Designer (spayed)

Female Siberian Husky
Born on 3/15/2004
Dilute black and white with brown eyes
OFA rating: EXCELLENT
CERF: Checked in June 2008 - NEGATIVE
Breeder: Margaret McConnell
Sire: AKC CH Snoking’s Clean Sweep
Dam: Keystone’s Custom Design By Jo-Kar (UKC CH Keystone's Custom Design)

Arwen is very friendly and loves to give you kisses. She was fun to show in conformation shows. Easy to start, hard to slow or completely stop while running in harness. She LOVES to run!!! She was easy to finish for the AKC and UKC Championships. She produced Comet, Donner & Brodie from AKC CH Snoking's Clean Sweep and Togo from Sno-Magic N Jo-Kar Mountain Heir. She is currently at her new home as a companion for her owner.

GALA

Gala and her 2012 litter, 6 weeks old. Beautiful family picture :)))

Gala teaching her 8 months old daughters, Penelope and Athena, how to be sled dogs :) Winter 2012

Gala and Jackson leading with McGraw in back on a trail, Winter 2012

Gala and her 2 months old litter, summer 2011

Gala and I at a UKC dog show 2009

Summer 2008....Isn't she beautiful?! :)

AKC CH Silari's Glittered Gold Designer (AKC registered)
UKC CH Silari's Glittered Gold Design (UKC registered)

Female Siberian Husky
Born on 12/15/2005
Red and White with brown eyes

OFA: Excellent

CERF: Feburary 2010 - NEGATIVE
Owner/Breeder: Margaret McConnell

Co-owner: Barbara Williams, Odyssey Kennel
Sire: Multi BISS CAN/AM CH Highlander’s Go For Broke , SDX
Dam: Keystone’s Custom Design By Jo-Kar (UKC Champion with a Reserves BIS)

Gala finished her AKC Championship on Jan 8, 2012 under Spike Ogarek in Tallmadge, OH for Best Of Opposite Sex and the much needed 3 points major. She loves to be cuddled and give you a lot of doggy kisses. Gala is now spayed after her c-section with the 2012 litter. Her daughters, Penny and Athena, just started their voyages to the show ring and are winning their classes. Gala's sire, Broker, is producing multiple BIS & BISS winners. He was awarded Top Producing Stud Dog by SHCA Oct 2011!

Litters she produced:

Bred in 2010 to AKC CH Huskavarna's Perfect To A T, "Tazo"

* gray/white brown eyed male "Holo" - sold as a pet to a couple in PA.

Bred in 2011 to AKC/UKC CH Snowborn's Things Change, "McGraw"
The litter were born on June 1, 2011.

* red/white male (sold as a pet)

* Odyssey's Xander (red/white male) - sold as a pet

* Odyssey's Bon Voyag - She (as 3 months old) won the puppy match at a UKC show on Sept 10, 2011. The judge said she has the best movement of all, hands down. :)

* Odyssey's Maiden Voyage  - Winning her AKC puppy classes.... :)

* The litter goes to the famous BIS/BISS Am/Can CH Chrisdon's Distant Thunder, "Boomer", THREE times and almost 22% Boomer! :)

Bred in 2012 to AKC/UKC CH Snowborn's Here In The Real World, "Jackson"
The litter were born on Aug 2, 2012.

* Odyssey's Sandi Rivers Run Deep, "River" - male - (in training for conformation and obedience)
* Odyssey's Best Seller, "Booker" - male - (in training for conformation shows)
* Odyssey's Calpurnia, "Callie" - female - (sold to a wonderful pet home)

TAZO, sire of Gala's 2010 litter...

MCGRAW, sire of gala's 2011 litter...

JACKSON, the sire of Gala's 2012 litter....

COMET

Comet as 4 at his groomer, Maggie Toth of Dancing Wind Siberians

Comet as 1 year old


Silari's Black Streaking Comet

Male Siberian Husky
Born on 12/25/2006
black and white with brown eyes
CERF: June 2008 - NEGATIVE
Breeder: Margaret McConnell
Sire: AKC/UKC CH Snowborn’s The Dark Side
Dam: AKC/UKC CH Silari’s Classy Designer

UKC Registered. Neutered. Very sweet and mellow. He went to live with a woman named Kelli. He is doing very well as a spoiling housepet! :)

DONNER

Donner almost 3 years old

Donner almost 3 years old

Donner almost 2 years old

Donner almost 2 years old

UKC CH Silari's Classy Christmas Star

Male Siberian Husky
Born on 12/25/2006
Gray and white with brown eyes
CERF: June 2008 - NEGATIVE

Breeder: Margaret McConnell
Sire: AKC/UKC CH Snowborn’s The Dark Side
Dam: AKC/Grand UKC CH Silari’s Classy Designer

He prefers women over men. He became a UKC Champion on Sept 6, 2009 in Punxsutawney, Pa. He dislikes dog shows so as soon as he became a UKC Champion, I quit showing him. He is happier just to be a family dog. He loves to run in harness and is a good leader. Both his parents are rated Excellent for OFA. He now lives in Indiana with his owner and 2 other huskies.

Ariel

Ariel as an apartment dog with her mother Rikki beside her :)

Silari's Lil Garlanded Designer (AKC Registered)

Female Siberian Husky
Born on Dec 15, 2005
Red and white with bi-eyes CERF: Checked in 2008, negative.
Owner/Breeder: Margaret McConnell
Sire: BISS Am/Can Ch Highlander's Go For Broke, SDX
Dam: Keystone's Custom Design By Jo-Kar

Also UKC Registered as Silari's Lil Garlanded Design. She is spayed. She often runs in the wheel position as she is not fast enough to stay out in the front. But she is a good puller. Now she's retired and learning to be an apartment dog where she's rotten spoiled and gets to be petted a lot. :) Current pictures coming....

Gala Pups

Gala and McGraw daughters, 2011 litter

 Penelope winning Best In Sweepstakes with her co-owner at Siberian Husky Club of Greater Detroit on March 10, 2012 (Saturday) as 9 months old.

Athena winning reserves to a major, almost 1 year old.

Sire CH Snowborn’s Things Change Color: Gray/White	AKC/UKC CH Love’s Little Man	AKC CH/UKC MBIS GR CH Snowborn’s Sunseeker Semynol	MBIS GR AUST/AM/CAN CH Pvt Stk’s Fire In The Sky
			Snowborn’s Dirty Lil
		Highlander’s Power Puff Girl	AM/CAN CH Chrisdon’s Distant Thunder
			CH Highlander’s Flower Power
	Snowborn’s Simone	CH Snoking’s Clean Sweep	AM/CAN CH Cadohi’s Mik-L Angelo O’Snoking
			Arcticlight’s Abbey Red
		Snowborn’s Dirty Lil	BISS AM/CAN CH Kontoki’s Satchmo
			Karnovanda’s Sleepy Time Gal
Dam AKC/UKC CH Silari’s Glittered Gold Design(er) Color: Red/White	MBISS AM CH/CAN CH Highlander’s Go For Broke SDX/AOM	AM/CAN CH Chrisdon’s Distant Thunder	BIS/BISS AM/CAN/AUST CH Karnovanda’s Gray Spirit
			CH Chrisdon’s Amalia
		CH Kristari’s Daisy Mae	BISS CH Innisfree’s Chips Ahoy
			Innisfree’s Sweet Charity
	UKC CH Keystone’s Custom Design (By Jo-Kar)	MBIS/MBISS AM CH/MBIS CAN CH Highlander’s Austin Powers SD	BIS/BISS CH Solocha’s Magnum PI CGC
			CH Yukonwind’s I’m Your Lady
		Keystone’s Designer Fur	CH Cadohi’s Heir Apparent
			Coldspot’s Keystone Design