Wakinyan — “Thunder Being”
Named Wakinyan, after the sacred Thunder Beings of Lakota tradition, Kinya embodies quiet strength and ancient knowing. She is an F4 purebred NAID, descended from some of the most intuitive and influential dogs in our program’s history. Kinya doesn’t need to speak to be heard—her presence is her offering.
Quick Facts About Kinya
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Registered Name | Wakinyan — “Thunder Being” |
| Call Name | Kinya |
| Born | 2023 |
| Color & Coat | Waya (Agouti) with Ótssko (Blue) coloring, Gashkendam (Long) coat |
| Status | Active Breeding Female |
| Lineage Type | F4 Purebred Native American Indian Dog |
| NAID Preservation Project Registry | F4, Purebred NAID |
| Health & Genetic Testing | Embark DNA Panel: Clear of all tested genetic conditions |
| Ancestry Verification | Verified through Know Your Pet DNA |
| Hips | Radiographs scheduled for May 2025 |
| Elbows | Radiographs scheduled for May 2025 |
| Thyroid | Clear, including autoimmune dysfunction |
| Eyes | CAER exam pending (scheduled for late April 2025) |
| Temperament Test Results | NAID-Adapted ATTS: Scheduled for June 2025 |
| COI | 35% (reflects early purebred NAID consolidation) |
| Wolfdog Status | Not a wolfdog/Not a hybrid (verified through UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory) |
Lineage Highlights
Kinya descends from a remarkable NAID line with documented service and medicine dog capabilities. Her blue agouti coat traces back to the legendary Uniquely Blue—a renowned NAID medicine dog known for detecting cancer, pregnancy, and emotional states through intuitive sensing.
- Rare blue agouti coat with ancestral significance
- Multiple working service dogs in close lineage
- F4 designation places her among the most genetically refined NAIDs
Temperament & Role in the NAID Preservation Project
Kinya is the grounding presence of our pack—steady, loyal, and deeply bonded to everyone around her. While some dogs attach to a single person, Kinya offers universal calm. She does not demand attention—she offers healing just by being.
In our program, she serves both strategic and spiritual roles:
Her pups will carry forward a powerful blend of intuition, structure, and connection
Genetically, she strengthens NAID content while maintaining rare lines
Emotionally, she embodies the medicine dog archetype—quiet, gentle, and wise
What Makes Kinya Truly Special
Kinya’s uniqueness is twofold: her coat and her spirit. She shares both with her ancestor, Uniquely Blue, a dog whose intuitive skills became legend. We believe that the same spiritual sensitivity lives in Kinya—in the way she observes, connects, and comforts without needing to be asked.
Kinya doesn’t just inherit the look of the medicine dog. She lives it.
Q: Is Kinya a wolfdog?
A: No. Kinya is a verified F4 purebred Native American Indian Dog, with documented ancestry and no recent wolf content. Her behavior, testing, and breeding all reflect a domestic heritage.
Q: What makes Kinya’s blue agouti coat significant?
A: Blue agouti coloring is rare in the NAID world and is historically tied to lines known for emotional intelligence and medicine dog traits, most notably her ancestor Uniquely Blue.
Q: What role does Kinya play in the NAID Preservation Project?
A: Kinya strengthens genetic diversity and preserves rare, valuable traits—including a calm, intuitive temperament—while restoring high-percentage NAID lines with proven working ancestry.
