It started as an ordinary day. Breakfast and then chilling on the verandah but then we were off for a trip in the car. Every time we go out, it's something new as there are so many places we haven't been in Tasmania, but who knew we would get to play in this white, powdery stuff that we had never seen. It almost feels like sand as your paws sink, but cold and light.
As Alaskan Malamutes in Australia, the conditions our ancestors knew is far removed from our memories and instincts, though we could feel their blood in our veins as we were finally where natured intended. We leapt, we ran, we played and if it's possible for a dog to show intense happiness - we smiled. Snow, snow, snow.
Humans often say that the brains are with the girl Malamutes, well my brain told me to eat snow. I wanted to eat as much of it as possible - oh no... brain freeze! What's that? Yellow snow! Dad said don't eat the yellow snow! Dodge had to pee on everything, leaving patches of yellow snow as he leapt from one mound of snow to the next. I'll attach a video of him at the end of our post to show you that we think Dodge is really part rabbit or kangaroo - or maybe related to Superman - able to leap small mounds of snow in a single bound.
So where in Tasmania do you get to play in snow? We were at Mt Wellington, but there are many locations where snow falls in this wonderful state. We've heard that most people only visit Tasmania in summer. Why would you want to miss out on this white winter wonderland? We know our brothers and sisters in the other southern states get to go sled dog racing so luckily many other arctic breeds in Australia have this opportunity. We think all good dog parents should take Malamutes to the snow. It's something not to be missed.
Alaskan Malamutes and Siberian Huskies who live in this environment often work hard and live hard, sleeping out in the icy wind and snow. Us, we got to enjoy a big bone for dinner and then curl up beside the wood heater. We are so lucky.
Now we've conquered Mt Wellington, we are praying to the God who sends snow to the Huon Valley, asking that snow falls in our front yard one day. So if you are saying your prayers, please add us in and ask him to send snow... and lots of it.
Until next time,
Love, Licks and Woo-woo's
Komika (oh yeah, Dodge too) xx
Photos, as usual, are by Moots In Kahoots Photography but a special thanks to Alecia Oldfield for her photos and video.
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