Mush Maine
Home of the Official State Dog –
The Seppala Siberian Sleddog
Introducing the Seppala Siberian Sleddog
For decades, the Seppala Siberian Sleddog has stood as a living link to the original dogs that carried Leonhard Seppala across Alaska’s harshest terrain.
While modern sled dog lines shifted toward speed and racing mixes, we made it our life’s work to protect the pure Seppala line and keep the breed exactly as it was meant to be, tough, intelligent, and built for real distance work.
Through years of careful breeding, long expeditions, and pure dedication, we made sure these dogs didn’t fade into history or get watered down into modern racing stock.
Because of that work, the Seppala Siberian still stands today as its own true working breed, with the endurance, loyalty, and spirit that made them legends of the North.
Latest News
PRESS RELEASE – Maine’s Newly Designated State Dog Takes to the Trail at the Can-Am Crown 250
A team of Seppala Siberian sled dogs—newly designated the Official State Dog of Maine on the centennial of the legendary 1925 Serum Run—will compete in this year’s Can-Am Crown 250, one of New England’s premier long-distance sled dog races. The designation of the Seppala as Maine’s state dog commemorates the 100-year legacy
Mush Maine
Continuing the Legacy
With over 25 years of expertise in this historic breed, Poland Spring Kennels are the custodians of this unique breed that has passed down through many generations from Leonhard Seppala’s original dogs which ran in the 1925 Serum Run from Nenana to Nome.
We are now in a position to selectively breed from our proven working dogs. We are starting a campaign to widen the scope of this breed in order to keep its existence alive for many years to come. We will only place puppies with suitable people.
Mush Maine
Jonathan Hayes
BS in Wildlife Biology
From the University of Maine
Former US Marine
Ordained Minister
Registered Maine Guide
President of the ISSSC
International Seppala Siberian Sleddog Club
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If you would like to find out more about our Seppala Siberian Breeding Program, or you are interested in our previous or upcoming expeditions, we would love to hear from you.