Zaffre - Entry

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ZAFFRE
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DIRECTORY
Basic Entry Form
Extras - Art
Extras - Biography
Extras - The Early Years
Extras - Likes/Dislikes
Personality/Physical Traits
Extras - Running With Spirit
Extras - Relationships

I wish everyone the best of luck! Everyone did great on their entries!

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Name;; Zaffre
Gender;; Male
Profession;; Full-time Iditarod sled dog race champion

Why I want this kalon;; I want this because I have never owned a kalon before. Kalons are adorable, but unfortunately, I don't really have the writing and drawing skills to enter for one. I have tried really hard to enter for this one. Good luck everyone!

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Sorry not the best at art, but I tried!

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A little Kalon, named Zaffre was born on December 14, 1998, in the pristine wilderness of Alaska. His parents, Sapphire and Topaz were champions of the annual Iditarod sled dog race held in Alaska. His father, Sapphire, very much wanted to carry on the sled dog blood for the future generations. He worked day and night, training Zaffre to become the next champion. From pulling weights, to running miles, they practiced everything. As Zaffre was growing up, his mother became ill. Unfortunately, Topaz passed away from a rare diagnosis of cancer. Sapphire wouldn't give up on raising Zaffre. When Zaffre turned 14, he was finally able to run his first Iditarod race. He became the lead dog of the winning team, and continues to run with his Alaskan spirit.

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Zaffre lived with his parents at the musher's cabin. Growing up, he made friends with two other dogs, Zane, and Buddy. They did were best friends and trained with each other. Zaffre was born a prodigy for sled dog races. Zaffre had just started his first training, when his mother passed away. Four months years after he started training, the musher was in need of another dog for the team. He had to choose between Zaffre, Zane, and Buddy. Zaffre was faster, stronger, and smarter, so he was chosen. Zaffre's father had been the lead dog for many years now, and he was getting old, so Zaffre was the new lead dog. Little did the musher know, Zaffre had some flaws. His paw pads were too thin and he was flat-footed. He could not run that year. After a few more years of training, Zaffre was ready to lead the other dogs.

[The story continues on this post.]

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Likes;;
✓Friends
✓Encouragement
✓Anyone who doesn't give up
✓Singing
✓Playing the guitar
✓Playing the piano
✓Pets
✓Ice cream
✓Crepes
✓Running without boundaries
✓Racing
✓Bowling
✓Roller Skating
✓Cooking
✓Camping
✓Nature
✓Animals
✓Socks

Dislikes;;
✖Violence
✖Bullying
✖Rules
✖Seafood
✖Pickles
✖Summer
✖Rain
✖Accessories
✖Homework
✖Math

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Physical Traits;;
-Tall [6'3]
-Thick fur
-Skinny
-Bad Posture [slightly leaning]

Personality;;
-Smart
-Social
-Strong
-Hard-Working
-Sweet
-Courageous
-Unique
-Persevering
-Selfish
-Annoyed

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First Iditarod Sled Dog Race Experience;;
Zaffre has a strict father. He is a flat-footed kalon, which means he does not run as fast as others. Growing up, his father trained him consistently. Months before the race, training started, when the lead dog was chosen. The strongest dogs, called the "wheel dogs" where in the back, and the smartest was the lead dog. At this point, his father had been the lead dog for the past 3 years. The musher decided Zaffre should be the lead dog, since he inherited special traits from his parents. After a few years of training, the annual Iditarod race was here. The race was held every March, meaning there is still snow. Teams of 16 dogs were strapped up to harnesses, and were to race across the wilderness of Alaska for 1,049 miles (49, because Alaska is the 49th state of America.) As eager Zaffre was to start the race, he was worried about his paws. Once the race started, Zaffre steered the sled with all his strength. Days after days, Zaffre's team was still in the lead. At the 7th day, Zaffre was experiencing pain in his paws. As he ran on the unpaved icy road, his paws were leaving a trail of blood. That night, Zaffre was given handmade socks, made by his musher to treat his paws. At this moment, Zaffre realized how much the musher cared for him. They formed an unbreakable bond with each other in that very moment. The musher did not want Zaffre to be the lead dog, because he was worried his paws would hurt again. The musher wanted to replace him with another dog, but Zaffre proved to him that he wouldn't give up. They had only 200 miles left, and Zaffre would do anything to win the race, to make his father proud. On that day, Zaffre ran with all his strength, steered the whole sled, and ran through the finish line. The team had thought another team had passed them, since they had to take care of Zaffre's injury, but they were announced first place. Zaffre was very proud, and his parents couldn't be prouder. He felt his heart beating with happiness and joy.

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Crushes;; n/a

Friends;; n/a

Don't have any kalons yet, sorry!