Siberian Husky female sitting in a flowering summer meadow

JENNA

Gaza de Ciukci

15th of August 2003 – 17th of November 2019

Captured by Manuela Zanforlin

Gaza de Ciukci, called Jenna, was my first Siberian Husky and my great love at first sight.

Selina and I had actually driven to the Polar Wilderness kennel to look at puppies. That it would end up being not a puppy but a seven-year-old female from Mallorca was not planned at all. But when I met Jenna, it was quickly clear to me that she belonged with us.

Siberian Husky female sitting on the lawn on a lead, a snow-covered slope behind her — Captured by Joiel’s Palace

What I did not know at the time: Selina had already spoken to our property management and obtained permission for a second dog. And so Jenna became my very special birthday surprise.

Jenna was a true free spirit and showed me what makes a Siberian Husky so special. At the same time, she taught us that a Husky is not the right breed for everyone. She was independent, self-assured and had a mind of her own. Even so, she was always at our side and became a firm part of our lives.

Siberian Husky female sitting in the grass in front of a large pumpkin display — Captured by Joiel’s Palace

Whether on a twelve-hour hike or in the office, Jenna was there. Outdoors she was full of energy and always ready for the next adventure. In the office, however, she had priorities of her own: at nine o’clock sharp she was waiting for her share of the tuna sandwich.

Siberian Husky female standing by a lake with her tongue out, snow-covered mountains behind — Captured by Joiel’s Palace

For nine years I was allowed to have Jenna at my side. She was headstrong, free, sometimes a little stubborn and at the same time incredibly warm-hearted. She showed her loyalty in her very own way.

Captured by Joiel’s Palace

Jenna shaped my love for the Siberian Husky and brought this fascinating breed closer to me. She was not only my first Husky, but also the dog through whom a very special bond with this breed came about for me.

Head portrait of a grey and white Siberian Husky female with half-closed eyes — Captured by Joiel’s Palace

Health Tests

BREEDING SUITABILITYSPAYING

Jenna did not conform to the Siberian Husky standard and, because of her health problems, was never an option for breeding. She was spayed at around 2.5 years of age.

X-RAY & HEALTHHD ED & SPONDYLOSIS

Hip HD B. Elbow ED 0. Spondylosis.

NEUROLOGYEPILEPSY & HYDROCEPHALUS

Secondary epilepsy. Hydrocephalus.

Jenna died of natural causes on 17 November 2019.

Show results of JENNA

In her young years Jenna took part in a few shows, but never with us.