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Jonathan Lucas
Jon Lucas
60 YEAR OLD YUKON QUEST MUSHER
Experience:
Veteran - YQ 100
Nationality:
British; Canadian
From:
Whitehorse, Yukon
Occupation(s):
Agriculture Lands Manager

Kennel Info

Kennel Name:
Snowpigs
Kennel Name Origination:

Developed alongside my pig farm in the snow.

Breeds:
Alaskan husky
Bloodlines:
Own breedings; origins - Zaidan, Gatt, Neff, Watkinson and Palfrey
# of Dogs in Kennel:
43

Musher Q & A

How many years have you been running dogs?
21
How did you get started running dogs?

I had a Rottweiler called Puppy and a pair of skis so I began skijoring. Then I got Asha, another Rottie, from the pound and two dogs are faster, and then...

Why did you enter the Yukon Quest? What are your goals for the race?

To do it slightly faster than last year.

What do you love most about running sled dogs?

Getting out and about in the fall, winter and spring landscape with a group of animals that want to be with me.

Tell us about your dogs, particularly some stories or facts about dogs running this year's race

Many of them ran the 2023 YQ100 so they'll be a year older. The family group of Spitfire, Tiger, Lightening and Thundercat are looking forward to doing it all over again.

What music do you listen to on the trail?

"Dog Breath" and "Paws on Snow"

List your recent sled dog races and/or best performances:
  • 2023 Yukon Quest 100; Position: 2nd
  • 2023 Fort Nelson Canadian Open; Position: 6th

Awards

2023 Yukon Quest 100
Veterinarians' Choice Award