About Us

We are Tim and Katie Dubois. Originally from Upstate New York, we relocated to the Austin, Texas area in 2015. Our journey with Samoyeds began in 2000, when we purchased our first Samoyed—a male named Juno, acquired from a backyard breeder. During his twelve years with us, Juno cemented our love for the breed and, in many ways, set the course for where our lives would eventually lead.

In 2016, while searching for another Samoyed, we unexpectedly came across a show-quality thoughtfully-bred female puppy available in Arizona. Her name was Sadie, and that single decision changed everything. We started showing her and haven’t looked back since.

Although Juno was a purebred Samoyed, his breeding lacked the kind of intentionality needed to support long-term soundness and stability. As he grew older, issues that might have remained minor in a more thoughtfully bred dog became increasingly limiting, in ways that were unfortunately predictable. By contrast, Sadie represents the outcome of deliberate, purposeful breeding, and the differences between the two have been clear from early on and have only become more evident with time. In structure, health, soundness, and temperament, the contrast speaks for itself. Over the years, we also came to understand that the cumulative cost—financially and otherwise—of managing preventable health and structural issues far outweighed any difference in initial purchase price. This same pattern has held true in the other well-bred dogs we have owned and worked with, and it continues to guide every breeding decision we make.

We breed first and foremost for soundness and health, followed closely by temperament and structure. These principles guide every decision we make and every litter we produce.

About Our Breeding Program

Our breeding program is intentionally small and highly targeted. Because we typically plan only a limited number of litters each year, every breeding must be purposeful. We strive to maximize each pairing by using only the best available bitches and studs—those that complement one another and can contribute meaningfully to the improvement of our lines.

All of our breeding dogs, as well as outside dogs used within our program, are extensively health tested and carefully selected for correct Samoyed type, stable temperament, sound structure, and efficient movement. Our goal is always to improve our genetics and move the breed forward. Not every dog we breed will be retained or selected to continue our lines, but every litter is painstakingly planned, bred, and raised to closely reflect the proper type, substance, and structure described in the Samoyed breed standard.

Although our program is still young, we have been encouraged by the results of our early efforts. From just four thoughtfully planned litters, we have produced five AKC Champions, a multiple Group placer, and two dogs earning Awards of Merit at the Samoyed Club of America National Specialty. These results, achieved with selective showing and a limited number of dogs, have reinforced our belief that careful planning, patience, and restraint matter far more than volume.

We have also been extremely fortunate to begin our program with dogs descended from some of the top-performing and top-producing Samoyeds in the breed. Just as importantly, we have benefited from the guidance of some of the best mentors in the Samoyed community, including Judi & Blair Elford of Vanderbilt Samoyeds. Their experience, perspective, and generosity with their knowledge continue to play an important role in shaping both our philosophy and the long-term direction of our kennel. We were initially drawn to the distinctive look and unmistakable type of the Vanderbilt Samoyed lines, and we are deeply grateful for their support in helping us thoughtfully incorporate decades of their work and dedication into our own program.

About Our Puppies

Samoyeds are legendary for their friendly, gentle, and deeply human-oriented temperament—a trait that comes naturally through purposeful breeding over thousands of years. However, much of this temperament is nurtured and refined during the critical early socialization period, from birth through approximately ten weeks of age. Proper care, attention, and thoughtful exposure during this time play a significant role in shaping confident, well-adjusted dogs who are capable of thriving in both the human and canine world.

We follow “Puppy Culture” principles in the rearing of our puppies. In our experience, a well-nurtured and confident dog simply amplifies the remarkable qualities already inherent in the Samoyed breed. Whether a puppy ultimately becomes a show dog or a devoted companion, each one deserves a strong foundation that allows them to begin life with their very best paw forward.

Tim & Katie Dubois
Wild Spirit Samoyeds