Corn Moon Kennels: Founding Members of the Native American Indian Dog Preservation Project
Outstanding Native American Indian Dogs
To protect and preserve with utmost spirit and integrity the authentic, original Native American Indian Dog.
Guardians of Heritage: Preserving the Spirit of the Native American Indian Dogs.
Our Services
Our goal is to produce puppies with outstanding health, temperament, and conformation, faithfully adhering to the breed standards set by Native American tribes.
Outstanding Native American Indian Dogs
We are dedicated breeders and enthusiasts actively working towards the preservation of the rare Native American Indian Dog. The breed holds significant cultural and historical value, and our program aims to safeguard its heritage and prevent its extinction. Through careful breeding practices, we strive to maintain the unique characteristics and traits that define this remarkable breed, ensuring its continued existence for future generations to appreciate and cherish.
Board & Train Services
Enhance your puppy’s development by getting a jumpstart on obedience before they come home! Our two-week program begins with premium care and personalized training plans during week one, and the second week offers intensive training focusing on obedience, leash manners, and behavior, building a strong bond through positive reinforcement. We keep you updated with regular progress reports, and we provide personalized training sessions for a smooth transition home. Welcome a well-behaved and confident puppy ready to partner with you for years to come!
Individually Tailored One-On-One Coaching
Our one-on-one coaching service is designed for dog and puppy owners who require personalized assistance in tackling training or behavioral issues. We can provide expert guidance and support, working closely with owners to address specific challenges and develop effective training strategies. Whether it’s obedience training, behavior modification, or any other training-related concern, our goal is to empower dog and puppy owners with the tools and knowledge they need to build a strong bond and achieve positive results.
What Sets Us Apart
Tribal Ties
As Native American Indian people, our ancestors’ traditions, teachings, stories, and ceremonies are our sacred foundation for daily living and practices. This means the NAID puppies we raise are the real deal –true, authentic Native American Indian Dogs. We integrate our culture and traditions into raising our puppies, from naming ceremonies for our puppies to performing traditional blessings with tobacco, sage, cedar, and sweetgrass.
Naturally Good Health
At Corn Moon Kennels, we prioritize the well-being of our moon dogs from birth to farewell. Our exclusive line of organic supplements and pet care products, all crafted in our commercial kitchen, ensure their health and happiness. From nourishing supplements to chemical-free treatments, we provide the best for our NAID owners, reflecting the essence of our bond with this unique breed.
Socialization & Exposure
At Corn Moon Kennels, socialization is integral to our puppy-raising process. Our well-rounded, confident, and brave puppies are the result of next-level socialization on our working farm. They interact with a variety of farm machinery, animals, from quail to horses, and of course, novel experiences, fostering a balanced and adaptable nature. This ensures that the puppy you receive will grow into a companion and best friend prepared to embrace all that life brings their way with ease and grace.
Whole Food Diet
In a world filled with processed and less nutritious food, the value of a whole-food diet for dogs cannot be overstated. At Corn Moon Kennels, we firmly believe in its benefits, leading to fewer aging-related issues like thyroid dysfunction, arthritis, cancers, and dysplasia. Moreover, our dogs enjoy increased longevity, fewer allergies, improved mood, and overall well-being. We ensure our dogs’ health by feeding them biologically appropriate whole-food, much of which comes from our family farm or is gathered honorably following Native American Indian traditions. With this approach, we are dedicated to providing our beloved dogs with the best and most nourishing diet possible.
The Critical Early Days
Scientific evidence strongly supports the use of Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and Early Scent Introduction (ESI) in exceptional breeding programs. At Corn Moon Kennels, we incorporate these practices into our puppy development between days 3-16 of life.
ENS has proven to be transformative, molding puppies into even-tempered and well-rounded adult dogs, resilient in the face of stress. By introducing multiple scents during ESI, we leverage a young puppy’s neuroplasticity, capitalizing on their keen olfactory sense before their sight and hearing fully develop.
These proactive measures ensure our puppies grow into confident and composed companions, enhancing their olfactory performance and laying the groundwork for a fulfilling life with their future families.
Getting a Jump Start
During a puppy’s first 12 weeks, learning is at its peak, making it a critical period for development. At Corn Moon Kennels, we provide a head start for our puppies by exposing them to a variety of sounds and novel experiences starting at three weeks old. From four weeks, they engage in daily crate training and one-on-one sessions to enhance receptiveness and attention. At seven weeks, each puppy undergoes Volhard’s PAT, ensuring the best possible match with their forever home. Our thoughtful approach nurtures confident, well-prepared puppies, setting them on a path for a harmonious and fulfilling life with their new families.
What Comes With a Corn Moon Puppy?
Superior Genetic Testing
As ethical breeders, we prioritize responsible practices, conducting extensive health testing on all breeding parents. Since the NAID is still in development, we perform comprehensive tests for all known canine genetic disorders to ensure they are “clear.” Canine Health Check® and Optimal Selection® through our NAID Project© in partnership with Wisdom Panel® validate these results. Additionally, breeding parents undergo hip and elbow dysplasia clearance, ECG, and eye exams by our veterinarian. We share a copy of both parents’ genetic testing results with each owner, promoting transparency and assuring the well-being of our beloved NAIDs.
Health & Authenticity Guarantee
Ensuring each puppy’s optimal start in life is paramount in our program. At six weeks, our veterinarian conducts a thorough examination, administers the first core vaccines, and microchips your puppy. From two weeks old until departure, biweekly deworming is diligently maintained. Upon pick-up, you’ll receive your puppy’s NAIDPP registration certificate, a comprehensive health record with our signed one-year health guarantee, proof of a negative fecal culture, microchip registration, and educational material on canine wellness, empowering you to never miss a vet visit. We’re dedicated to the well-being of your puppy and supporting you in providing the best care possible.
Don't Forget the Swag!
Receiving a puppy is filled with joy, and our swag bag enhances the excitement! Native American Indian tradition embraces The Sacred Giveaway, a practice of gift-giving to express gratitude for sharing in significant life events. Welcoming a puppy into your home qualifies for this cherished tradition! Our swag bag includes essentials like clean-up bags and items supporting your puppy’s growth, such as a month’s supply of supplements. Additionally, we offer original, one-of-a-kind gifts, making your experience unique and special. We take pride in honoring tradition and bringing joy to this important milestone in your life with thoughtful and useful gifts.
What is a Native American Indian Dog?
The Native American Indian Dog, or NAID, is a composition of the most ancient dog breeds known to Native America. Its name is an homage giving credence and recognition to at least 974 tribes that occupied the lands during the pre-Columbus era. Though the origins of the native people and their dogs are debated, they were undoubtedly in the region for a minimum of 30,000 years. We know that the breed is descended from several native dogs that are now extinct, including the Hare Indian Dog and the Salish Wool Dog. Its ancestry also includes some native wild canids, some of which are rare but still living today, such as the Carolina Dingo, the Coyote, and the Gray Wolf. Tribes throughout the continent used them for diverse tasks, including herding, guarding, protection, pulling sleds and travois, babysitting, packing, assisting with hunts, and companionship. When Europeans settled the North American continent, the NAIDs began mixing with outside blood. Many species would quickly become extinct at the beginning of the 20th century, with only a few hundred remaining in existence and carefully guarded by the few tribes that still had them as the century neared its close. However, the breed was rediscovered in the 1970s, and a new interest in its preservation surged. Since 1995, the Native American Indian Dog Preservation Project has worked to maintain with as much integrity and authenticity as possible, and with the remaining lines that are currently available, the Native American Indian Dog in its original and pure state.
About Us
Welcome to Corn Moon Kennels and the NAID Preservation Project, where we proudly stand as stewards of the Native American Indian Dog, or NAID, a rare and extraordinary breed deeply rooted in the heritage of Turtle Island’s Native American Indian tribes.
As co-founders of this noble endeavor, we are dedicated to preserving the NAID from the edge of disappearance, with a vision to make them as beloved and recognized as the iconic golden retrievers seen in Subaru commercials.
Through powwows, educational initiatives, and time period reenactments nationwide, we diligently strive to raise awareness about the NAID’s significance and indispensability to the Native American Indian communities.
But our commitment goes beyond mere preservation; it extends to ensuring the health and longevity of every NAID puppy we place. With unwavering determination, we lead efforts to set the highest health and genetic testing standards, securing a future where each NAID embodies the robustness and vitality for which it was once renowned.
Our ultimate aspiration is to earn the NAID the well-deserved recognition it deserves through the United Kennel Club, establishing it not as just a “type” of dog but a genetically distinct and revered companion.
Join us in our mission to cherish, protect, and honor the legacy of the Native American Indian Dog. Together, let’s write a compelling chapter in the history of this extraordinary breed.
