General

Name: Kenan (called Ken for short sometimes)
Breed: Alaskan Malamute
Sex: Male
Orientation: Unknown
Birth: 1926 in Nome, Alaska

Characteristics

Personality: Competitive, honest, self-confident, and he usually finds good fun in daily life. Ken's not one to express his doubts as much as his own confidence. Kenan is also reliable and has a good moral compass, making him a good leader. He doesn't falter in the face of doubt.
Loves: Dingo, competition, and laughter
Hates: Dingo's annoying traits.
Talents/ Abilities: He's a natural leader
Weaknesses: He can't resist a challenge either out of enjoyment and/or tenacity, and his self-confidence is potential for downfall if prodded or provoked
Dreams: To be a great lead dog
Fears: His own doubts coming to pass and he has hemophobia (fear of blood - it gives him the creeps)

Design

Colors: Blueish black with white undercoat and dark accents
Pupils: Black
Iris: Light grey/blue
Schlera: Off-white/pale yellow
Paw Pads: Black
Inner Ears: White
Reference Sheet: None Yet

Liniage - Primary Family Only

Parents: Steele (Stark X Indy) x ??? (??? X ???)
Siblings: Tristan
Mate: None
Pups: None

History

Born in another litter of Steele's, he had a few siblings, and was adopted off to a musher to be a racing sled dog. At a young age he wanted to prove he could be a good leader unlike his father. So he worked hard for what he had.

When he was a teen, he accidentally fumbled into Dingo, kissing him on impact. Kenan was embarrassed, but covered his own humiliation by laughing it off, giving Dingo the impression that Kenan wasn't humiliated. This started a long rivalry between the two, where Dingo would challenge Kenan to competitions to embarrass Kenan, often leading to Dingo being the foolish one.

The two ended up on the same team together, and ended up dueling for the lead dog position. When Dingo was given his chance to be lead dog, he nearly drowned the entire team while crossing thin ice. Kenan naturally saved his rival, and ended up confronting Dingo for his stupidity. After realizing that Dingo's resentment for Ken is misplaced, Ken admits to Dingo that he too wants to overcome a shadow cast upon him. The only difference is, Ken is fighting to break the image of his father that is often projected onto him.

So a new, healthier relationship is begun between Dingo and Kenan, resulting in a bond that is the strongest of friendships. When tested, Ken and Dingo have proven to be loyal like brothers to one another.

Other

Modifications: None
Name Meaning: Means "possession" in Hebrew
Relation to Balto: My Balto Family Tree (Steele's son, rivals with Balto's son)

Credits

Original Images © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment
Design and character © Exile