Johnny
Koe
About
Age: 35
Occupation: Firefighter
Website: https://KeystoneSledDogs.com
Location
Nationality: Canadian
Residence: Fort McPherson NWT
Hometown: Fort McPherson NWT
Kennel & Mushing
Kennel Name: Keystone Sled Dogs
Kennel Bloodlines: D.Seavey, D.Osmar, G.Beck, R.Cook D.Swingley, J.King, R.Wright
Breeds: Alaskan Husky
Number of Dogs: 26
Years Running Dogs: 3
Sponsors for 2025
Cultro Media, ManMat, McPherson Rentals, Irvine Janitorial, Lustalux
Johnny
Koe
How did your kennel get its name?
Keystone Sled Dogs because they are so central to our lifestyle and after our home province of Manitoba.
How did you get started running dogs?
I come from a multi-generational family of dog mushers, and grew up with my dogs as a means of transportation.
What do you love most about running dogs?
Freedom being out on the land knowing this is what my ancestors did for transportation and following in their footsteps is an honour. It strengthens my appreciation for my heritage.
Please share with us some stories or facts about your dogs that will be running in the 2025 YQ450.
Swift is one of our pups from a summer 2023 litter, and we started off very shy and now have become best friends. She has an energetic personality that just can't be matched and I'm looking forward to running her and her siblings on the YQ race trail.
Are you a member of any other organizations involved in sled dog sports?
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Why did you enter the 2025 YQ450 and what are your goals for the race?
I entered to give our puppy team a great trail experience in their racing debut.
What music do you listen to on the trail?
Country
How did your dogs get their names/How do you choose names?
A lot of our dogs came to us with great names, others were names we felt suited our puppies, and the latest littler was a themed litter named after songbirds.
Share a quick story about one of your indispensable Handlers.
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Tell us about your favorite experience with a volunteer on the trail.
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