Mkwa's Family

Mkwa's Mate and Puppies

The family, Mkwa had a total of 11 puppies. The one's not seen are playing.

Mkwa, Nimkees, and Kwejim. Mkwa in the Odawa language means "Bear" Nimkees in the Odawa language means "Thunder" Kwejim in the Odawa language means "Go ask him"

Mkwa's puppies were born in a den behind the house. Here two puppies are ready to come out.

Mkwa and Nimkees. Mkwa looks so proud.

Mkwa's grand puppy laying beside his deceased grandfather's picture, Mkwa. Mkwa's grand puppy went on to be a sled dog.

Mkwa loved his little family, he was devoted to each and every one, spending hours on end playing and teaching them.