Willow is part of the "Iditarod litter." Although her father was a very large dog, she likely inherited her rather compact size from her mother Galena—true to the motto "small but mighty." Already as a puppy, Willow earned the nickname "Explorer Puppy," and her strong personality remains clearly evident to this day. In the sled dog team, she initially appears reserved and unassuming, but through her endurance and reliability, she quickly gains affection and becomes an indispensable team player.

Date of birth: April 28, 2020

Name origin: Checkpoint on the Iditarod
Willow is named after the town of Willow in Alaska, an important checkpoint on the legendary Iditarod sled dog race. Willow is located about 80 miles (approximately 130 km) northwest of Anchorage and marks the official start point of the Iditarod trail for the teams.

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