Breeding Program

The Heart of Our Program

Our ancestors walked with dogs at their side—not behind them. That is how we walk still.

At Corn Moon Medicine Dogs, breeding is not just a practice—it’s a calling to protect and preserve the sacred.

Rooted in Southeastern Native values and guided by generations of ancestral wisdom, our breeding program is a living expression of cultural preservation, spiritual purpose, and deep respect for the animals entrusted to our care. Every dog in our program carries more than just genetics—they carry legacy, medicine, and meaning.

We don’t breed to meet demand. We breed to fulfill purpose. Every pairing is intentional. Every puppy is nurtured from birth with holistic care, deep presence, and connection to the land. And every placement is guided not by profit, but by the calling each dog has in the world.

This is not just a breeding program. This is a restoration. A prayer. A promise.

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1. Culturally Rooted

Our work is grounded in Southeastern Native traditions that recognize the dog as a spiritual being, not just a pet. We honor their medicine, their purpose, and the ancestral role they’ve played in guiding, healing, and protecting our people.

2. Holistic Approach

Our dogs are raised with ancestral feeding practices (including raw, nutrient-rich diets), minimal and intentional medical interventions, and deep daily connection with land, rhythm, and relationship. We delay spay/neuter for health and development, and avoid unnecessary chemical exposure.

3. Purposeful Pairings

We don’t breed for profit or for fads—we breed with intention. Every pairing is chosen based on genetics, temperament, spiritual alignment, and the long-term wellness of the breed. We value diversity, low COIs, and functional structure over trend-based traits.

4. Spiritual Matchmaking

Puppy selection isn’t first-come, first-serve—it’s a ceremony. We believe each dog has a calling, and we take time to listen. Puppies are placed based on deep understanding of their medicine and the lives they are meant to walk beside.

5. Generational Vision

We aren’t just building a line—we’re restoring a legacy. Our retired dogs are celebrated, our lines are documented with DNA and ancestry testing, and every generation is raised to carry forward the best of those who came before.

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What Sets Us Apart

More than a program—this is a restoration of purpose, lineage, and sacred bond.

In a world where breeding often becomes business, we remain rooted in something older. Deeper. Truer. Our program is guided by tradition, by integrity, and by an unwavering commitment to raising dogs that are more than companions—they are healers, protectors, and teachers.

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Meet our Native American Indian Dogs

Our Current Breeding Dogs

Breeding Standards & Practices

How We Raise Future Generations

Our Breeding Philosophy

Ethical. Ancestral. Intentional.

At Corn Moon Medicine Dogs, we don’t just breed dogs—we steward a sacred lineage. Every pairing, every pup, and every placement is guided by three core principles: health, spirit, and relationship.

This is not a high-volume operation. Our breeding program is slow, thoughtful, and rooted in respect—for the dogs, the people they serve, and the sacred roles they fulfill. These are not pets. They are medicine dogs.

Temperament & Purpose Come First

While health and structure matter greatly, temperament is our first priority. We believe a dog must be a suitable companion before it can be anything else. Our breeding selections emphasize emotional intelligence, intuitive bonding, and a spiritual readiness to walk beside a human through life’s journey. Each pup is evaluated for its potential as a healing partner—whether that be in a home, a school, a therapy setting, or the wild rhythm of homestead life.

Ancestry, Content, and Transparency

We are actively working to preserve and restore the true Native American Indian Dog (NAID) by tracing ancestry, verifying content, and responsibly reintroducing genetic diversity through carefully managed outcrossing. Every dog in our program is: 

COI and DNA-tested through Embark

NAID content verified through Know Your Pet DNA

Registered with the NAID Preservation Project, with full transparency on F status and NAID content percentage (¼, ½, ¾, or Full/Purebred)

 

We publish these designations openly so you can make informed decisions—and so that the breed can move forward with clarity and integrity.

Health Screening & Structural Soundness

Our breeding dogs undergo a full health screening process that includes:

  • Embark genetic panel testing
  • OFA or PennHIP imaging for hips and elbows
  • Thyroid screening, including autoimmune panels
  • CAER eye exams by board-certified ophthalmologists
  • COI% testing
  • Comprehensive, breed-specific temperament evaluations 

While many breeders rely only on lineage, we believe in verifying health across generations—because longevity, mobility, and well-being are part of the medicine.

Our Puppy Raising & Environment

Our puppies are raised in a spiritually conscious, clean, and grounded environment. They are:

  • Handled daily from birth, gently conditioned to human scent, voice, and energy
  • Socialized with livestock, children, and other dogs in our homestead setting
  • Nourished with whole foods, raw supplementation, and a foundation of clean water and herbs
  • Introduced to crate, leash, car, and early enrichment protocols

We believe in raising puppies who are not only physically ready—but emotionally prepared—to enter the world with confidence and connection.

Holistic Health Standards

Our program is grounded in time-honored, biologically aligned care that supports lifelong vitality. We emphasize:

  • No early spay or neuter — required delay until 18–24 months for joint, hormone, and behavioral health
  • Raw, species-appropriate diet including bone, organ, and whole-food supplementation
  • Avoidance of processed kibble to reduce inflammation, allergies, and chronic disease
  • Science-backed minimal vaccine protocol based on titer testing and individual needs

We honor the natural design of the dog—supporting their body, mind, and spirit from the inside out.

Where our past creates our future

The roots of our program, the ancestors of every pup we raise.

Our Retired Dogs

These dogs have given us everything—time, love, wisdom, and generations of legacy. They are the matriarchs and patriarchs who helped shape our standard, guide our mission, and bless dozens of families with medicine dogs who are changing lives around the world.

 

Though they may no longer be actively breeding, they are never gone. Their presence lives on in their offspring, their stories, and in the hearts of everyone they’ve touched.

  

We honor them here—not only for what they’ve produced, but for who they are.

The Guardian Home Program

A few of our breeding dogs live in carefully chosen guardian homes where they thrive as full-time family members while still participating in our program. We believe dogs deserve deep connection and lifelong placement—not cycles of rehoming. Guardianship allows us to expand our vision while honoring the heart of each dog.

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Our Placement Process

We do not place puppies on a first-come, first-served basis. We place them where they are called. Through observation, temperament testing, and spiritual discernment, we match each pup to the home where it can offer—and receive—the most healing. This process may involve wait times, but we trust it always results in the right partnership.

Testimonials

We are honored to share just a few glimpses of the legacy these dogs are leaving behind.

Having a NAID changed my life forever. I thought I just wanted a dog that looked like a wolf, but with Rebecca at Corn Moon Medicine Dogs, it was so much more than that. Truly life changing.
I was nervous about getting a puppy. With a cat, two daughters under 3, and what I can only explain as a calling...I found myself looking at a Native American Indian Dog. After reading through the website, really doing my research on what it meant to have a NAID, I knew this was the dog for me. Speaking with Rebecca for the first time solidified everything, she knew her stuff and cares more about these dogs than anyone I have ever met. 4 months later, Nuhka Nahkai is a part of our family, and is shockingly well adjusted. He's such a good dog. But more than that, I can already see him begin to show up as a "medicine dog". A healer. Rebecca said it to me before, and I still think I am learning what she meant, but she told me, "I am the medicine". What her and Uri have created here is pure magic. And if you have the same calling I did...you already know. This is the place for you and your next adventure. Apply and speak with her. It's worth it.
“I don't have the right words to explain how this dog has changed my life.”
You delivered my dream pup. I have had him upstate in the woods. I have a small off-grid cabin up there. He is a total natural, no doubt. He sat with me motionless and silent when I told him to listen and asked, 'what's that sound?' He truly is my dream buddy. He has filled a missing part of my spiritual being. I will be forever grateful for this gift, and I want to thank you personally for what you do. There are so few who are in it for the right reasons, and you have certainly hit it out of the park.”
“Whenever my child has a 'big feelings' episode related to her autism, our pup comes to comfort her immediately on instinct. She is an incredible Medicine Dog, and will make a truly remarkable service dog one day.”
“My Medicine Puppy has been carrying me through 2025.”
“I love her so much more than any words can say. She reminds me so much of my last NAID from MVK, only a hundred times better, because she is loving, friendly, social, and absolutely bomb-proof. I could never imagine my life without her little rays of sunshine and sparkle each day. Thank you for the gift that is this little girl.”
Would you like to share your story? We would be love to hear how your Corn Moon Medicine Dog has changed your life. Email us at pups@cornmoonkennels.com or tag us on social media @cornmoontribe
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