A Balance of Love, Intuition, and Ancestral Wisdom
Affectionate with everyone she meets, Oktusha possesses a rare depth of emotional intelligence. She is both gentle and intuitive, embodying the sacred traits that define the Native American Indian Dog (NAID). One of her most remarkable behaviors – greeting loved ones with soft, cat-like rubs – is a documented ancestral trait of the breed.
Quick Facts About Oktusha
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Registered Name | Snow With The Flow |
| Call Name | Oktusha/Snow |
| Born | 2023 |
| Color & Coat | Geya (Sable) with Otahko (Yellow) coloring, Gooyan (Short) coat |
| Status | Active NAID Breeding Female |
| Lineage Type | F1 Quarter NAID (Siberian Indian Dog cross) |
| NAID Preservation Project Registry | Registered as F1, ¼ NAID |
| Health & Genetic Testing | Embark DNA Panel: Clear of all tested genetic conditions |
| NAID Ancestry Verification | Verified via parentage through Know Your Pet DNA |
| Hips | OFA Certified – Good |
| Elbows | OFA Certified – Normal |
| Thyroid | Clear, including autoimmune dysfunction |
| Eyes | CAER exam – Normal |
| Temperament test results | NAID-Adapted ATTS: 10/10 Pass |
| COI | 6% – Outstanding genetic diversity |
| Wolfdog Status | Not a wolfdog/Not a wolf hybrid (verified via UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory) |
Lineage Highlights
Dam: Raindancer — Alaskan trapline dog from Seppala Husky lines (same bloodline as Balto and Togo)
Sire: Haklo — Descended from the historic White Bear Cherokee Indian Dogs of Oklahoma, preserved by Night Eyes of California – a line known for its NAID health, vitality, and soundness.
Oktusha’s Role in the NAID Preservation Project
Oktusha holds a deeply significant place in our program. She was the first puppy born here that we chose to retain, shaped entirely by our own hands, methods, and philosophy. As such, she reflects our mission and unmatched clarity: to restore and preserve the true Native American Indian Dog – not just in genetics, but in spirit.
She is balanced, confident, gentle, and emotionally intelligent – traits that make her puppies highly sought after. Feedback from her litters confirms she is a cornerstone of our breeding program.
Why Oktusha Is a True Native American Indian Dog
Oktusha’s body language – those gentle leaps and full-body hugs and rubs – is more than endearing; it’s ancestral memory in motion. Early accounts from explorers and tribes alike describe Native American Indian Dogs as affectionate, expressive, and spiritual companions. Through her, that legacy continues.
Unlike the misinformation circulating online, Oktusha is not a wolfdog. Her DNA has been verified through Know Your Pet DNA, and through UC Davis VGL wolfdog testing, and she is officially classified as a quarter NAID, F1 generation dog. She is loving, trainable, and fully integrated into domestic family life.
Q: Is Oktusha a wolfdog?
A: No. Oktusha has been genetically tested and verified as not a wolfdog or hybrid. She is a quarter NAID, F1 generation, with domestic ancestry only.
Q: What makes Oktusha a good breeding female?
A: Oktusha represents the ideal temperament, health, and heritage of the NAID. Her Embark and OFA testing confirm exceptional health, and her puppies consistently exhibit calm confidence and deep emotional attunement.
Q: What’s the significance of her “cat-like rubbing” behavior?
A: It’s an ancient trait noted by early chroniclers of the breed. Oktusha instinctively hugs and rubs against the legs of loved ones, a behavior seen and celebrated in our preservation program.
