Emilie

My adventure at Pirate Husky began in 2023. I had the opportunity to do an internship abroad as part of my tourism studies in France. I had always dreamed of traveling to the far North and working in a sled dog company. I came to Pirate Husky and fell in love with Norway and the huskies. That’s the reason why, after completing my studies, I decided to come back here. I work here now as the department manager for Børselv, guiding, taking care of the dogs, assisting with organizing activities, staff and bookings

Janne

Even if I’m originally from Germany, I grew up with a lot of outdoor sports and expeditions in the arctic. Since I was a small kid, I’ve been interested in dogsledding and dreaming of becoming a musher. After I moved to Norway, I got my first dog from Pirate Husky, and ended up not only working here as a guide and handler, but moving in with Mali, Gøran and the kids as a part of the family. I’m also the right hand of Mali, helping with bookings and other when it's too much to do in the office. I guide in both German, English and Norwegian.

Laila

I study forensic chemistry in Germany, and for about six months each year, I escape university life to visit my boyfriend Jakob, our dog Talvi, and Pirate Husky. I love everything about it – the winter, the huskies, guiding tours, and meeting people from all over the world. I guide in Hammerfest, and in German, English and Norwegian.

Jakob

Ever since I was young, my family and I often travelled from Germany to Sweden for holidays. After finishing school, I even spent a year living there to work with dogsledding. From an early age, I knew that if I ever moved abroad, it would be to a northern country. That’s how I eventually found my way to Hammerfest and Pirate Husky. Now, Talvi, my dog and I handle most of the tours that take place here, sharing the beauty of the North with visitors. I’m the department manager of Hammerfest branch, and guides in German, English, and sometimes try a little Norwegian.

Jamie

I work as a handler for Pirate Husky for a year, my daily job is caring about the dogs and train them, but I’m also the “everything” guy, helping not only with the dogs, but in all practical challenges in the farm and the kennel, giving me a lot of variation in the job. I am from South Germany and worked in the machine building industry but got tired from only working in a factory every day. Jonathan is an old childhood friend of mine; he told me about the job and that’s how I ended up here. I love working with the dogs, the outdoors, and the variation.

Jonathan

Hey, my name is Jonathan. I am an adventure guy and like to be and work outside. I moved and started to work here because I really love dogs and was looking for a big new adventure. I started as a handler, taking care of the dogs and help sometimes out as a guide. Now I am the technical responsible guide, so I get to do a lot of different work as well as guiding. After I moved here, I met the love of my life and started a family. I am the right hand of Gøran and help him with everything around the kennel and the farm. I guide in German, English, and started now also in Norwegian.

Áhpi 12/13/2023

Determined and energetic girl from Sweden, she probably has plans to climb the ladder one day, loves people and cuddles and does a fantastic job on the team, runs beautifully

Ája 12/23/2023

Originally from Sweden, a nice addition to the herd from exciting lines, she loves people, cuddling and attention, especially when you try to give it to someone else. We hope it is a future leading star.

Alva 9/29/2021

Alva is Janne's dog, and was to be sold from here due to a congenital overbite. But now it turned out that Janne first bought Alva, and then moved in with us, so she stayed here. One of the best command leaders in the kennel.

Bahkka 6/23/2023

Gabba's daughter has inherited a lot from her mother, but in miniature version. Does a good job in lead already as a youngster, loves us she knows and would like to sit on your lap and cuddle, but can hide a bit from strangers, until you come with the harness.

Buošši 12/16/2022

Maddin's daughter has proven to be a good leader dog, but it was not what we had thought when she was younger, not even that she should stay here, because this young lady wanted to get up and go, and was not slow to yell at the other girls. Fortunately, it looks like she has settled down a bit and found her place. Love to greet new people and get lots of treats.

čahkki 18.11.2020

čahkki is Máddins doughter, and is a bomb shell of energy! Fantastic girl with a lot of mood, taking of in all directions when going out with the dog team. She is also an expert in escaping from the dog yard, and therefor lives toghether with čeaskat, where there is a roof both inside and out. She is Nele's dog.

čeaskat 05.04.2019

čeaskat might be small, but there is a lot of dog in that small body. She is also from Hamar and Vikerkollen Kennel, and is our excpert in breaking away from the kennel, and we have roof on our dog yard because of her. She is really hard working on the team, and a command lead dog. With her loads of energy, she always gives a 100%. We are hoping to breed her sometime soon.

Dreki 5/22/2019

Dreki comes from Seven Mountains Husky in Bergen, and is a very social and pleasant leader dog, who loves cuddles more than anything else. She doesn't need canine friends as long as there are people there to cuddle her. Definitely someone you want to cuddle a little extra with when you visit.

Exit 9/2/2022

Future leader dog from Seven Mountains Husky, big and nice looking girl, happy and bouncy, and an appearance that most people notice.

Gabba 31.08.2019

Gabba is the doughter of Vanilla and Koda, and is an amazing kind and cuddely missy. She is also a good lead dog, as long as she does not see anyone she wants to recieve some cuddles from. She has had one puppie littre, and two of her sons lives here with us.

Gàsta 6/23/2023

Gastá would cuddle all day if she could, but she’s a little shy at first. Once you earn her trust, though, she’ll never leave your side. She’ll gently reach out to you every 30 seconds, a soft reminder to keep the cuddles going. Gastá often joins Talvi in Hammerfest and helps her to guide the tours and shares her treats and toys.

Lávlla 23.03.2022

Calmer than her sister, but just as fond of cuddles and attention. She is named after her brother "Lávllu" that lived with us for year and a half, we actually traded back him, for this little cutie. Really happy with our trade so far, she has become a young leading star in the front of the team.

Lulli 23.03.2022

You can hear Lulli before you see her. And what you hear is a cry for more, more attention, more cuddles, and more food, even if she has plenty of all. She is from Trysil, hens the name "south", and siblings with Lávlla, Siellu and also Árktalas, just from another littre. There is a lot of good lead dogs in their ancestors, and she and her sister showed us from a young age, they belong in front of the dog team.

Máddin 14.10.2018

Máddin is as the name says, from the south. That is from Vikerkollen Kennel in Hamar, and she was a house warming gift to me, from me, when moving from Svalbard to Finnmark. She is a diva, and a princess, but an amazing sled dog and command leader. Kind, calm and cuddely. She has had one puppy littre, and three of her kids lives here with us.

Talvi 12/16/2022

Talvi, Jakob’s and Laila’s dog, is someone you’re almost certain to meet if you visit Hammerfest. She’s been ‘guiding’ tours since she was just 3 months old and has become quite the expert! Her favorite activity is joining guests on husky hikes, mostly because of all the treats she gets along the way.

Albmi 2/5/2024

We tried a "fit" combination with Chakki and Siellu, two of our "breakaways", and Albmi is the one from the litter who most resembles both his mother and father. Long-legged, hard-working, and contact-seeking, would prefer to be the center of everything all the time.

árktalaš 31.12.2020

When we got the boys from Trysil from Arctic Song's Kennel, we had to name one of them "arctic". He is noisy, but runs like the wind, effordless and as he has never done anything else his whole life. And if you scratch him behind his ears, you have a friend for life.

Bassit 6/23/2023

As a puppy, he looked more like a malamute, but at some point, he stopped growing. Very similar to his brother Gumpe in terms of appearance, but is a little more anonymous on the team, does the job, and stays out of trouble.

Buolaš 9/29/2021

Buolas was sold when he was 10 months old, but after a year as an house dog, he came back to us. We were excited about the transition to a life as a sled dog again, in a large pack, and at the dog kennel, but Buolas himself felt like coming home, and is very happy to be back.

Charlie 31.08.2019

Charlie is also Ruth's dog, and he is all about the fun. He is a really good sled dog, can og anywhere on the dog team, good lead dog and hoping to train him as a command leader. A lot of energy, and always happy.

čuovgat 2/5/2024

For a long time we thought it wouldn't work with Cuovgat, who was sick as a puppy, but with a little extra love, lots of time in, and a round of sleeping in Nele's bed, he not only managed, but became a spoiled little sled dog who will be offended if you do not say hello when you visit. He is a born sled dog and knew what he was going to do long before he started on the team.

Daŋas 16.10.2018

From the "Pirate-litter", we have Daŋas, only beaten by his mother and brother when it comes to being the calmest dogs in the pack. He is a big "allarounder", that can run in all positions on the team, hard worker, friendly and very cuddely.

Davvin 18.11.2020

Named after his mum from the south, Màddin, Davvin got his name because it means "from the north". He is calmer than his siblings, but still a boy with energy. Playfull, joyfull, and loves a good belly rub.

Doalli 16.10.2018

The king himself, or at least, the king in the kennel. Doalli is a calm guy, as long as no one tries to mess with him. He loves relaxing on the ceiling of his house, and watching over the pack. He can run anywhere on the dog team, and with his size and strength you will notice him on the team. He also loves people, kids, and cuddles.

Dragen 5/22/2019

Dragen is Dreki's sister, and if he doesn't react to his name, it's because he's been called "fat" all his life. In other words, love food! He is also very fond of treats, and likes to sing to us when we bring him food. Can go in lead, but is mostly used at the back of the team for pulling the weight.

Gassku 6/23/2023

When Gassku was a small (and fluffy) puppy, he lay on Sigrid's lap, and we were sternly told that it was her puppy! And so it was, the two grew up to rule each other. He is a big and hairy teddy bear who wants to be involved in everything that happens.

Geassi 6/23/2023

After Gabba and Navdi's second litter, brother to Gassku, Bassit and Mihca, but smaller in size. Good and social boy, but I think he has forgotten to grow up..

Gumpe 10.11.2021

Gumpe, or "wolf", is named after his father Návdi, and is Ronja's first dog. He is curious and social, and we are hoping he will be as an amazing dog as his father is with time. He is very much like his father was, both inside and out.

Jiehkki 12/20/2022

Jiehkki is Mannu's brother but has been a bit more skeptical than his brother, and had to be worked with for a long time before he thought it was OK to wear the harness. He loves pulling to join the team, but would probably like to be able to do it without wearing the harness. Very fond of food.

Kraft 4/22/2017

Calm and good leader dog, oldest in the kennel, comes from Bergen, confident and good boy who is happy to accept a little cuddle as long as you don't come too rough on him.

Mannu 12/20/2022

Mannu is Ruth's dog and can be described as having "high paws". He dances around the doghouse when someone comes and offers cuddles and attention. Excellent sled dog, he is after Charlie and Ceaskat.

Miehta 22.06.2020

The kennel charmur is little Mietha. He is from kennel Huskyville, and is named after his mother "Honning" (honey). And the name fits, he is defently sweet as honey! If you come here to meet Mietha, expect getting your clothes covered in dog hairs, 'cus he want's to be close, and will rub up to you for cuddles. Mietha is a lead dog, and it looks like he will be a good command leader with time. He has had a puppy littre, and his doughter Duoattar lives here with us.

Mihca 6/23/2023

A big dog in a small body, Mihca likes to think he's the biggest and toughest of all, and likes to have a bit of a frame when we're at it. He is cuddly, and good on the team, but has inherited a bit of reserve towards strangers from his mother Gabba.

Movttet 12/16/2022

Njaigu's brother is a bit calmer, a very kind and nice dog who does his job and tries to stay out of trouble.

Návdi 20.03.2019

Our little wolf is actually named "Bark", and comes from Vikerkollen Kennel in Hamar. He is our best command leader amongst the boys, and an amazing sled dog. He would love to keep running, and not go home after a sled run. He has two puppie litters, and if he keeps shining, it might be more.

Nitro 9/2/2022

Social and cuddly boy, brother of Exit, likes to be cuddled and patted in all possible ways. Hard working on the team. Also one of the dogs from Bergen and Seven Mountains Husky.

Njaigu 12/16/2022

Food waste number one, always in a hurry to gobble down his food so he can share the rest of his brother's bowl. Energetic and lovely dog ​​that can go anywhere on the team. He is after Maddin and Splitt.

Nohkkat 2/5/2024

Nohkkat got his name when he simply slept through his entire puppyhood. He has recovered so far, and is doing a good job on the team, but is still calmer than his two brothers.

Pus 21.03.2019

Pus (Cat) got his name from Linus, when Linus was only 2 years old, and ask to name the dog. He is originally from Vikerkollen Kennel, but grew up in Svalbard, before he moved to Børselv summer 2021. He is a bit shy with strangers, but as a kittycat for the once he knows. Good sled dog, and can go anywhere in the dog team.

Sarvvis 10.11.2021

Sarvvis is calmer then his brother Gumpe, but still good, social and eager, and just looooooves food.

Siellu 23.03.2022

With his ice blue eyes, Siellu got his name 'cus you can see into his soul. Kindness is what you see. He is a lot calmer than his big brother Árktalas, untill the girls comes in heat, then he goes ballistic, especially after he got to make babypuppies with Chakki. He is a really good boy, runs effortlessly, and can go in all positions in the dog team.

Vieljaš 31.08.2019

Vieljaš is mamas good boy! He is such a good heart dog, he loves cuddles, and loves working on the dog team. He can also go in front, and with his big size, we defently know when he is on the team. We tried mating him, but he does not seem to get how that works.. We really belive in this "littlebrother", who for mum is a through copy of his dad, Koda.