Kia: A Puppy's Great Adventures
My latest book, Kia: A Puppy's Great Adventures, is here at last. The book is about my Alaskan Malamute, Kia. This is book one in a two part series.
In the past, I have written and illustrated 4 children's non-fiction picture books. This is the first book outside of the Wild Animal Survival Series. It has black and white illustrations along with photos of Kia. The story is mostly true to Kia's life.
Kia has traveled to 25 states between the age of five weeks to one year old and has experienced more in that period than most dogs do in a lifetime. Some names and events were changed slightly. For instance, my husband and I had saved a man and his 3 year old daughter from drowning in Lake Michigan. In the story, Kia will be saving them during a boat outing with her fictional family.
A young fan asked if I could name the breeder characters after her, and her grandmother, Ruth and Angie.
Kia: A Puppy's Great Adventures, is dedicated to my dear husband Donald, for his love and patience throughout the years, and for being the best furdad any dog could want.
Released January 12, 2019
Kia: A Puppy's Great Adventures
ISBN-10: 1545278296
ISBN-13: 978-1545278291
Now available on Amazon
Kia's Adventure Series (Book 1)
Ages 9-12
Kara can't wait to bring home her new puppy, Kia. She has big plans for the puppy. However, Kia has ideas of her own. Will Kara be able to work with her in the obedience ring? Can Kia become the sled dog that she was bred to be? Who will save the man and his daughter from drowning in Lake Michigan?
Find out in this exciting adventure.
Kia: A Puppy's Great Adventures, is mostly true to life events about the journey of a puppy's first year. The lovely illustrations bring Kia's wit and charm to life. This inspiring story brings hope and encouragement to young readers as they find ways to enjoy working with their own dog's given talent and purpose.
Kia: A Puppy's Great Adventures, is book one in the Kia's Adventure Series.
About Alaskan Malamutes
Breed Origin: Alaska
Original Use: Pulling heavy sledges
Group: Working American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Life Expectancy: 10 to 14 years
Color: A variety of gray, sable, red, black, seal and white
Markings: Goggles, Full mask, Open face, and Bar
Coat: A thick guard coat (outercoat) and short undercoat
Grooming: Shed heavily spring and fall. Brush several times a week and bathe monthly
Height/ Weight: Males-25 inches, 85 to 100 pounds Females-23 inches, 75 to 94 pounds
Personality: Affectionate, playful, intelligent can be big clowns. Stubborn and needs patients when training. Can be destructive if not given a job.
Trainablitity: Low
Guard: Not guard dogs; they are not barkers, but sometimes will have a lot to say and get involved in conversations with a woowoo here or there. They can sometimes be howlers.
Activity Level: High, they need a job.
Health Problems: Hip dysplasia, epilepsy, autoimmune disease and chondrodysplasia
Good with children: Yes, but because of their large size and strength they may knock over a child. The dog must be at the bottom of pack, including with children.
National Breed Club: Alaskan Malamute Club of America
Original Use: Pulling heavy sledges
Group: Working American Kennel Club (AKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Life Expectancy: 10 to 14 years
Color: A variety of gray, sable, red, black, seal and white
Markings: Goggles, Full mask, Open face, and Bar
Coat: A thick guard coat (outercoat) and short undercoat
Grooming: Shed heavily spring and fall. Brush several times a week and bathe monthly
Height/ Weight: Males-25 inches, 85 to 100 pounds Females-23 inches, 75 to 94 pounds
Personality: Affectionate, playful, intelligent can be big clowns. Stubborn and needs patients when training. Can be destructive if not given a job.
Trainablitity: Low
Guard: Not guard dogs; they are not barkers, but sometimes will have a lot to say and get involved in conversations with a woowoo here or there. They can sometimes be howlers.
Activity Level: High, they need a job.
Health Problems: Hip dysplasia, epilepsy, autoimmune disease and chondrodysplasia
Good with children: Yes, but because of their large size and strength they may knock over a child. The dog must be at the bottom of pack, including with children.
National Breed Club: Alaskan Malamute Club of America
To find malamute rescues near you, click the links below.
Alaskan Malamute Help League www.malamuterescue.com/
Illinois Alaskan Malamute Rescue Association www.iamra.org/
Alaskan Malamute Assistance League www.malamuterescue.org/
Alaskan Malamute Club of America alaskanmalamute.org/