Leon was my dad's all time favorite leader and a true champion. He led my dad's team to a first place finish in the Yukon Quest at the age of 11 with the help of youngsters Cindy and Commander. Leon and his brother Laser were Rick's standout gray leaders in his 2nd & 3rd place Iditarod teams, countless top 10 finishes, and 2nd as well as first place Yukon Quest teams. They are part of an old line known as the "Fox" breed. These dogs were known for their extremely fast 18 mph trotting gaits and tight black feet that didn't require booties.