Twelve years of learning
what a dog deserves.
The First Rescue
A three-year-old female named Koda arrived in a cardboard box. She had never seen snow. Within two days she was leading the way through the back pasture like she'd been born there. We weren't breeders then — just two people who understood, finally, what kind of dog they were.
The Decision to Breed
Four years and two more rescues later, we started asking a question we couldn't stop: where do the good ones come from? We spent eighteen months visiting kennels, reading pedigrees, and learning what OFA and CERF certifications actually mean before we ever touched a breeding contract.
Foundation Stock
We selected two foundation dogs: a daughter of a two-time Iditarod finisher from Alaska, and a male from a working sled kennel in Minnesota with three generations of clear genetic panels. Neither was chosen for color. Both were chosen for structure, temperament, and proven health.
The Rituals
Every puppy is weighed twice daily for the first two weeks. At day three, ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) begins — five exercises, sixty seconds each, every morning. At week three, the noise protocol starts: thunder, traffic, children, fireworks — all played at low volume while the pups eat. By week seven they startle at nothing.
The Current Litter
Seven puppies born February 4th, 2026. Five girls, two boys. Dam is Nuka, cleared OFA hips/elbows, CAER eyes, DM negative. Sire is Kodiak, same panel, plus MDR1 clear. Individual profiles below — weights, temperament notes, and which ones are still available.
See individual puppy profiles
