Family Placements
Happy 8th Birthday, Svea!
We recently received a wonderful update from Nancy and Alex in Ontario, and it brought a smile to all of us here at Kamia. Svea, the daughter of Rico and Aina, has now celebrated her 8th birthday and continues to thrive. Over the years she has become far more than a companion. She has grown …...
Seventeen Years of Stewardship: From Wyatt to Charlie
Some stewards come into a preservation program for a single dog. Others become part of its history. For Ian and Allison Mockett and their family, their journey with Kamia Elkhounds began in 2009 when they welcomed Wyatt into their home. At the time, their children were young. Life looked very different. Like so many families …...
🐺 The Myth of “High Prey Drive” and Hyperactivity
Most people have the wrong impression of working Elkhounds because they’ve only ever seen the modern show‑ring versions — nervous, reactive, high‑strung dogs bred for animation and flash. They assume that a true working Elkhound must be even more intense: high prey drive, always wanting to hunt, always pulling, always scanning,...
