Bear was purchased in 1966 from his breeder, Lois Olmem, becoming the foundation and namesake of our kennel,

"Storm Kloud."

"Daddy Bear" was one of the biggest producers in the entire history of the breed, producing 65 champions the United

States.  

He was #1 in the United States in 1970, Canada in 1971, Mexico in 1972 and Europe in 1973.

He earned five Best in Show wins in four countries as well as 123 Best of Breed wins.

He can be found somewhere in the pedigree of nearly every Alaskan Malamute today.

1979 Alaskan Malamute Club of Canada Award of Merit winner (Top Sire)

Breed firsts:

First Best In Show Brace (with grandson, Ch. Timberlane's Storm Kloud)

First Best In Show Team (see photo below)

Top Sire (65 AKC Champions)

First Malamute to be shown in Junior Showmanship and qualify for Westminster

Jeri made the Semi-finals with him at Westminster in 1972  (photo below) 

Left: Bear with progeny in the Stud dog class.  Upper right:  Charlie and Jeri with Bear.  Lower Right: With Bear in Mexico.

Upper left:  Young Bear.  Lower left:  Milwaukee Christmas Parade.  Right:  Bear in the Stud dog class with his progeny

Bear with Princess Antoinette at the World Dog Show in Monaco where she awarded him Best in Show.