It has been said that a mans worth is not how he lived but what he has left behind.  The same can be said for a dog.  In this breed or any breed, as AKC states the only reason for the sport of conformation is to advance the study, breeding, exhibiting, running and maintenance of a purebred dog.  Exhibiting ringside one's breeding stock is certainly one of the purposes for an exhibitor to participate in the sport of conformation.  No matter how many awards you take home, if the sire cannot produce a good specimen of the breed then he has no value. Most litters have several wonderful companions that go to loving homes.  There is great joy in that but clearly that is not the reason to breed.  


 

 

 

 

 

 


This story is about one the most influential Siberians in the 21st century.  Unquestionably, CH Innisfree's Chips Ahoy will go down in modern history as one of the Siberians of this century to make one of the largest contributions to the breed as a Stud Dog.  To date, he sired over 60 Champions.  Chip was awarded by Pedigree and AKC "Top Producer" collectively for seven years.

 

CHIPS AWARDS AND CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Siberian Husky Club of America
Top Producer 1998
Top Producer 2000
Top Producer 2001
Top Producer 2004

Pedigree Award Winner
Top Producer 1998
Top Producer 2000
Top Producer 2004
Best in Sweepstakes at SHCA Nationals 1994
#2 Siberian Husky in 1996 
Multi Best Specialty in Show
Multi Group Placing

HONORING ONE OF AMERICA'S FINEST STUD DOGS OF THE 21ST CENTURY

CH Kristari's Russian Roulette
Award Of Merit, SHCA Nationals 2005 

I fell in love with Chip due to his fantastic temperment, while visiting at Sharon's. On one trip back there, there was this delightful puppy trotting back and forth and it was a Chip kid, and I was lucky enough for Sharon to let him come home with me.

Terri Erickson
 Paragon Siberians

Owners: Terri Erickson & Anders Thoreson

April 19, 1993 - February 1, 2006

Photos Courtesy of Elite Photography

BISS CH Kristari's Jes A Chip On Fire

Huskavarna's Red Corvette
Over the years I have come to see this wonderful dog prove himself genetically influential and dominant for these remarkable qualities; wonderful temperament and outstanding breed type. These qualities are now hallmarks of his progeny. As one of the Top Sire's of all time, Chip has definitely made an impact on the breed.

Paula Marcy  
Huskavarna Siberians

Multi Group Placements, Specialty Best In Show

We got our first Siberian from Sharon because we fell in love with Chip and the quality of Siberians he was producing. He produced type, balance and great moving kids.  Chip has made a big impact in our breeding program and will continue to do so for years to come.

Nikki and David Char
 Jes Kennels


There were Siberians of this century that had more accolades but no Siberian drew a bigger crowd.  To anyone in the breed he is known as "Chip" and "Chip" is recognized worldwide.  He continues to   impact and influence pedigrees both domestically and internationally. Clearly, it is not the amount of Siberians that he produced but the quality that he produced.   The proof of a good stud dog is that he produces better than himself.  And Chip did just that.  As a stud his resume included multi Group placing, Best in Show, Best in Show Specialty and Award of Merit recipients at Nationals.   

Bred by Innisfree.  Raised, owned and loved by Sharon Osharow of Kristari.   Chip died at his home on February 1, 2006 at the age of 12.  Chip died with his family present, without pain and in peace. Anyone that knew him knows he lived life as a king.  Happy, well fed and traveling with the woman he loved most.     

"It is not the honor that you take with you, but the heritage you leave behind."  

Meet Chip's progeny...his legacy continues.  

CH Huskavarna's Four on the Floor
Award of Merit, SHCA Nationals 2006

Liz DeMartino
Trillium Blue Siberians

A   F E W   ( N O T   A L L! )  O F   C H I P ' S   P R O G E N Y

BISS CH Kristari's Jagged Edge

2001 - #4 Siberian in the Country

"I loved his temperament and he exuded breed type. As a puppy, he was just a really happy boy. He was a beautiful dog."
 
Lisa McMillan
Shadowfox Siberians

Thank you to all of the breeders and owners  that participated with their dogs on this page. 

Nat/Int/Am Ch. Wendonah's Oli Olly Oxen Free


Group Placer
December 11, 1996 - November 11, 2006

I didn’t know I wanted a Chip son until I saw one,
 I would love to have
another boy with Chips gorgeous head again!

Diane M Willett, CAH
Snao Siberians

  

Can Ch. Sykoya-N-RR’s Tolken 
Am Ch. Northvales Prime Time
Am Ch. Innisfree's Crystal Delight
Am Ch. Coventry's Peace Negotiator 
 Am Ch. Innisfree's Denali
 Am Ch. Innisfree's Keebler 
 Am Ch. Kristari's Arctic Snow Chief
Am Ch. Kristari's Black Ice
BISS Am Ch. Kristari's Black Jack  
Am Ch. Kristari's Bobby Generic 
 Am Ch. Kristari's Cat Ballou
 Am Ch. Kristari's Chip Off The Old Block
Am Ch. Kristari's Heartbreaker
Can Ch. Innisfree Tango with Nanook
Can Ch. Kristari's Ticket to Ride
Am Ch. Huskavarna Sassi Chassis   
Am Ch. Kristari's Stoli
Am Ch. Highlanders Apache Nip'N Tuk
Am Ch. Coventry's La Rouge De Aleut
Am/Int Ch. Kristari's Winter Time
Am Ch. Legacyofinnisfreekristari
Am Ch. Kadian's Leap of Faith
Am Ch. Seeonee's Cool Runnings
Am/Can Ch. Kristari's Winter Dream
Am Ch. Huskavarna Four On The Floor
 Am/Int Ch. Kristari's Come fly with me
 Am Ch. Kristari's Cookie Cutter
 A m Ch. Kristari's Daisy Mae 
 Am Ch. Kristari's Evening Shade
BISS Am Ch Kristari's Good & Plenty
 BISS Int/Belgian/Neth/German Ch.Kristari's Happy Globetrotter
 Am Ch. Kristari's Heartbreaker 
 Can Ch. Kristari's Hello Dolly 
Multi BISS Am Ch. Kristari's Jagged Edge  
 BISS Am Ch. Kristari's Jes A Chip On Fire 
 Am/Can/Aust Ch Kristari's Kid Chellene
 Am Ch. BISS Kristari's Kodak Moment 
 Can Ch. Kristari's London Of Fleets
Am/Can. Ch. Kristari's Nip and Tuk 
 Am Ch. Kristari's Onyx 
BIS Am/South African Ch. Kristari's Playing With Fire 
 Am Ch. Kristari's Roses Are Red 
 Am Ch. Kristari's Russian Roulette
 Am Ch. Kristari's Sealed With A Kiss 
 Aust BISS/BIS Ch Kristari's Solocha Fire Escape 
Am/Spn BIS Ch. Kristari's Solocha Ms. Doubtfire  
Am Ch. Kristari's Spice Is Nice  
Multi BIS/RUBIS Ph Gr Ch. Kristari's Spellbound Gizmo
 Am Ch. Kristari's Stephanie 
 Am Ch. Kristari's Surley You Jest 
 Can Ch. Kristari's Ticket To Ride 
 Am Ch. Legacy Of Innisfree Kristari
Am Ch. Northvales A Star Is Born
 Am/Can/Aust. BIS Ch. Sekene's Starry Starry Night  
 Am Ch Shakeena's Tay Sha Vu 
 Am Ch. Thunderpaws Desert Breeze 
 Am/Can Ch. Waymar's Super Charger
Am Ch Wendonah's Jambalaya   
 Am/Can Ch Wendonah's Kristari Crescendo
Am/Int Ch. Wendonahs Oli Olly Oxen Free

I believe Chip was a popular stud dog mainly because he produced beautiful typey Siberians.  There are alot of top ranked dogs with big records that cannot produce quality.  This was not the case with Chip.  I have been in Chip's company and he was a real sweetie.  His temperament spoke volumes.  Youngsters could be in the house and he was cool with it.  He loved playing with his toys up until the end.