Dear Libby,
Hello.
This is Miss Evans class and we are writing to find out more about you and the Iditarod. We are in first grade. We are at Agnes Irwin School which is an all-girls private school. We are learning about the Iditarod.
Are you good reporting the Iditarod? How many of the lead dogs are females? Do you think any more people will scratch? How did Nancy Yoshida scratch? Have you ever been at the start or finish line or have you been on the trail? How many dogs do you need to finish the race?
We hope you get your career started soon!
Please answer soon.
Love,
Miss Evans
Thank you so much for writing to me. I am a VERY good reporter, haven’t you noticed? Lead dogs can be males or females, but I think females make the best leaders. I think so because I am a female and I know I am a great leader. Besides, females are just sweet looking, don’t you agree?
It is always sad to see a musher scratch, but mushers make that decision for good reasons. Nancy made that decision because Nigel ran off and he did not come back. A musher can’t continue if they are missing a dog. Silly Nigel! (Did you see that cute coat he sometimes wears? I think he is SO cute! Howl!!!)
I have been to the start, to the restart, and a few places on the trail. Traveling helps me learn and be able to write stories. Thanks for your questions. You’ve helped me…
Spin some ‘de tales’. Libby
Dear Libby,
We are sorry you did not make it as a show dog but we are sure you are going to be a great reporter. Keep us updated on special things that are happening. Your friends at Chapin Schoo.
Thanks students! Even though I didn’t make it as a show dog, I am happy with my very important job. Thanks for cheering me on!
Just spinning some ‘de-tales’,
Libby
32 Comments
Is libby a boy or a girl and how old is she
Libby is a girls name… I am a female. I am 4 years old.
Dear Libby,
Why do you like to be a reporter?
I like to be a reporter because it gives me the chance to research and share stories. Libby
Dear Libby,
Here are some questions for you. Who was your favorite musher this year?
Would you rather be in the Iditarod or a dog show?
What’s your favorite outfit that you get dressed up in?
What was the most tragic thing that has ever happened to you?
Thanks for your questions. I don’t pick a favorite musher because I have so many fur friends running their race. They all love their human, so it is most fair for me to cheer on every musher and team. I am not a racing dog…. so I can’t pick ‘be in Iditarod’. I am too little to be on the team. I don’t plan to be a show dog, either. I like being who I am, Libby the K-9 Reporter. I have been very lucky to have had no tragic events in my life…. Libby
Libby why do you like to dress up infancy clothes.
Of course I like to dress up! Libby
Do dogs really have to run a race before you get in?
Dogs have to be well trained before running in the Iditarod. Libby
What is your favorite town you’ve ever been in
My favorite town is always the one I am in at the moment. I think it is very important and healthy to be healthy and happy where you are. Libby.
Gyspy,Who is your mother?
Hi My mothers name is Paige. Gypsy
Libby can you tell us who won the idtarod.
I cant wait intil next years race.
I cant wait
Allison
Now Allison, I could tell you the answer to that, but then that would spoil the adventure of you looking for information on our wonderful http://www.iditarod.com website. After you look, let me know what you find out! Libby
It must Have been very cold For the musher’s
When there mushing is it?
It needs to be cold when the mushers are cold because it is best for the dogs to mush in cold weather…. Mushers try to dress properly so the cold weather doesn’t bother them. It is easy to get frostbite if the musher isn’t paying attention to dressing properly. Libby
Why are you so into fashion?
I like to be in fashion. Do you? Libby
What is your favorite sport other then dog sled racing? how old are you in dog years? how did you learn to type?
I am 4 years old and I learned to type through a lot of practice. My favorite other sport? Hmmmm… Are there other sports? Oh, there must be, but basically, I am into the sport of mushing…. that I just don’t take time to read or follow other sports….. I know Sanka likes to watch golf…. Libby
Hey Libby! We have some questions for you! When was your first race? Where do you get your dog clothes! We really like them! Who is your owner? How did you become a K9 reporter? When did you become a reporter? Your the cutest! Your are favorite K9 reporter! Toodles!
Love,
Kam and Jill
Hello! You can read all about me at the Meet Libby link on the left side of this page. I do want to say, though, I am not a racing dog… The only thing I race is in the race to get my articles done for the website so you can read what I write! Libby
Hi, we are three boys from lansing, New York and here some questions. Why did a lot of people go out of the race, and were you hungry? Did you come in the top four? Did you like the race? Will you come to our school?
Hope you reply
If I’m in your neighborhood, I’ll let you know. Are you asking why people scratch? You should read the article that Gypsy wrote about scratches. Remember, I am not a racing dog, I am a reporter. I did enjoy following and writing about the race this year. Libby
Hello Libby,
How are you?
We have some great questions for you :
How old are you in human and dog years,
what kind of clothes do you like, What bread is your family, what are your furry friends names,and will you write back?
Your friends from Lansing Elemantarey,
Meghan and Emily
Hello Meghan and Emily. I am 4 years old in human years. How old is that in dog years? You should figure it out and leave another comment. I have many fur-friends so I can’t name them all! I like to wear fancy clothes. My breed is Klee Kai. Libby
what kind of food do you eat?
I eat kibbles and tuna fish. Do you like tuna fish? Libby
Hi Libby I was wondering what your moms name is. Please write back.
Love, Danielle
Hi Libby Do you live with any other dogs?
Love Danielle
My humans have other dogs…. but of course, I am the cutest of all of their dogs! Libby.
hey Libby! why do you like wearing clothes?Why do you like being a K9 reporter?
I like to wear clothes because I am so cute in them. I do like being a K9 reporter because I get attention. I like attention! Do you? Libby.
But why do you like to dress up? We like to dress up! You are a dog.
What is your favorite food? We like pizza.
I like to dress up just for a little variety! I’m glad you like to dress up, too. I think I’ll agree with Zuma about favorite foods….. I like the flavor of salmon! Libby
Well were into fashion a bit and wear red sweatshirts every where.
You are cute! Do like ice cream? Grace likes mint chocolate chip.Olivia likes straberry. What your fovorite?
Libby- How are you? What does it feel like to be a reporter? I think you look cute in clothes!
I am 4 years old. It feels great to be reporter. I like my work. Libby
Dear Libby,
How are you?
We have a one question for you.
Will you come to our school? It’s R.C Buckley elemantery school in Lansing, New York. We know it is a long way but we would really love for you to come. Please write back.
Your friends,
Maggie, Emily, and Meghan
I am fine. I live a long way away from you, but if I am ever in your area, I will let you know! Thanks for the invitation. I know we would all have a lot of fun. I’d have many stories to tell you, too. Libby
Dear Libby,
We are your bigest fan!!We have some Queshtions for you so what is the best thing about sleding? And what do you like most doing at the ididerod?It looks fun to expereence what it is like to be in the ididerod?Do you have a best friend in the ididerod?What pisition are you in?Have you ever won a race?Your new best friends Samatha and Madeline!!P.S We hope you wright back! Have so much fun being in the ididerod! We hope you win the next race! Well are you in the front of the line while sleding?Whats your favorite food to eat in the ididerod? Have you ever had a injery dering a race in the ididerod? Please wriht back!!Sincerly your new friends Madeline and Samantha!
Hello. The best thing about sledding is that the dogs LOVE to run and pull the sled. The dogs are having so much fun and they bring their musher along for the adventure. Experiencing and adventure and meeting goals is what the Iditarod is all about! My best fur-friends are Gypsy, Zuma, and Sanka. Don’t count on my friends or me to win the race because we are not racing dogs, we are K9 Reporters. To learn more about each of us, you should click on the Meet and Learn About…. section on the top of the left side of this page. As reporters, we are here to help you learn. We’ll tell you everything you need to know. As a matter of fact, keep reading this site all summer long. We’ll have lots of information to share with you! Libby
libby we like tuna fish too,we don’t like kibble though,’cause we are not dogs (we are people)but laurel is our (liz and paige’s) pet dog…NOT! thank for writing we really appreciat it. two more questions, who is your favorite racer plus(+) dog, and how did you get your name and what does it mean? will check it in 2 week please write back
I don’t have a favorite racer… I like them all! My real name is Liberty. What special day do you think is my birthday? Libby
Is it fun to be a K9 reporter?
Your so cute in your fancy clothes.
Do you want to race in the iditorod when you get older?
By GraceF.
Zuma do you really know how to spell. By Zoe.
I do. BUT I’m glad there is a spell check on the computer. That is very helpful! Lots of Tail Wags, Zuma
I love you Zuma. By Zac Clowe Ovando.
This is Hadley. Do you like your job? is it hard?
Love Hadley
Dear Libby you are so cute and nice!
Love Hadley!
You are so cute
i wish i coud meet you i looked at your pitchiers ther cute 
Your so cute (^^^)