A Legacy of Healing, Strength, and Sacred Motherhood
N’Shee, meaning “Restoration” in reverence to her Delaware roots, was more than a breeding female – she was a spiritual bridge. Chosen to represent healing, hope, and the restoration of promises once broken, N’Shee fulfilled her name in every way. She became a living example of the Native American Indian Dog’s role not just as a companion, but as a medicine bearer.
Quick Facts About N’Shee
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Registered Name | Nvschi Wihk — “Red Restoration” |
| Call Name | N’Shee |
| Years Active | 2022–2025 |
| Litters | Three (from The Spring Moon Litter, The Rocky Mountain Litter, The Red Moon Litter) |
| Status | Retired — Now living with our partner family at Turtle Island NAIDs in Colorado |
| Wolfdog Status | Not a wolfdog – verified domestic Native American Indian Dog |
Traits Passed Down Through N’Shee’s Line
Temperament & Spirit
- Empath and soul-soother, offering peace to the people around her
- Gentle strength: brave in stillness, courageous in vulnerability
- Bringer of calm and quiet support – especially to young or anxious dogs
Physical Structure & Health
- Harmonious conformation and classic NAID beauty
- Versatile and balanced – graceful, athletic, and built for endurance
- Solid health record and long-standing vitality passed to offspring
Medicine Dog Qualities
- “Spirit Listener”: deeply intuitive, attended to emotion and energy
- Nurturer of the entire pack – especially puppies and humans needing healing
- A presence that offers peace through trust, not performance
Her Role in the NAID Preservation Project
N’Shee was a grounding force of nature in our program – a true maternal archetype. She taught us what quiet wisdom looks like in a dog. Her pups were born with intuition, carried her peaceful nature, and became natural companions, therapy candidates, and emotionally bonded family dogs.
She was the cornerstone for a particular kind of dog: one who listens with the heart before reacting with the body.
She helped shape our philosophy on temperament inheritance, maternal behavior, and healing through companionship. Her presence continues through her descendants – especially her daughter, kept back from The Red Moon Litter, who carries her medicine forward in our program.
Her Retirement and Continued Legacy
In 2023, N’Shee was sent to Turtle Island NAIDs in Colorado for a co-bred litter. Her heart never left. The bond she formed with that family was instant and undeniable. Upon her retirement at Corn Moon Medicine Dogs, we honored their request to let her return to their family, and she now lives freely on a mountain homestead where her spirit thrives.
She is now retired in name – but not in presence – because her line, and her lessons, still flow through every pup we raise.
Message of Gratitude: N’Shee, thank you for bringing such a unique kind of beauty into our world. Your personality was a kaleidoscope—changing every day, surprising us always—and yet one thing never wavered: your love. You taught us that motivation isn’t always simple, and that love doesn’t have to be loud to be pure. You reminded us that healing doesn’t always come with ceremony—it often comes from presence. From trust. From pressing gently into someone and saying, I’m here. Yakoke, N’Shee. Walk your mountain path with the same grace you walked with us.
Q: Is N’Shee a wolfdog?
A: No. N’Shee is a verified Native American Indian Dog with no recent wolf content. Her genetics and temperament reflect a long-standing domestic heritage.
Q: Why was N’Shee named “Red Restoration”?
A: Her name honors the Delaware People and symbolizes the healing and restoration our program seeks to bring – both to the breed and to those who walk with these dogs.
Q: Is N’Shee still part of the NAID Preservation Project?
A: Yes. Though she is now retired from Corn Moon Medicine Dogs, she will continue to live with our partner kennel, NAIDPP founding member, Turtle Island NAIDs in Colorado. Her daughter, Tomi, continues in our breeding program, and her legacy remains foundational to our work.
