Equinox Kennels
- Sanford, ME
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Jennifer U., the breeder behind Equinox Kennels located in Sanford, ME. Our dogs are our family pets and we actively show them in conformation in AKC and UKC. We do health test. When we breed the focus is on producing healthy dogs that are bred to standard and have wonderful temperaments. Our focus is competing and having fun so we only breed maybe once a year.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
After buyers complete the application and screening process, Jennifer partners with them to find the best puppy match.
Price
“AKC Registration 1st (and 2nd, age depending) Vaccinations Microchip 3 Rounds of Deworming Health Certificate Puppy Pack Lifetime Breeder Support. All puppies are priced the same regardless of age, color, size, or if they are pet or show. Puppy cannot be picked up until paid in full.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Jennifer offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don't hesitate to reach out to Jennifer directly.
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What's included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jennifer.
Breeder's location
Meet in Sanford, ME
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Bradley Airport
Meet in Boston, MA
More about Jennifer
Club memberships
Jennifer is a member of Northeast Yakutian Laika Club, York County Kennel Club of Maine, and Yakutian Laika Club of America.
Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 year
Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Jennifer’s links
Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Equinox Kennels meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Winter, mom
Yakutian Laika
About Winter
Winter is my heart dog and my first Yakut. She is currently the highest pointed female in the breed for conformation. She has achieved her Certificate of Merit as well as her Championship Certificate (CM2) and is working on her CM3. She is Multi Best in Open Show, Best in Miscellaneous, Best in FSS, and Best of Breed, as well as countless group placements. She is beautifully built and has excellent movement and drive and is structurally correct. She has the distinction of being only 1 of 2 breeding age females in the OFA database with hip scores of "Excellent". She is very mischievous and funny and playful at home and loves nothing more than being glued to my side. (She and I are very bonded!)
Cosmo, dad
Yakutian Laika
About Cosmo
Cosmo is the epitome of what I look for in a Yakutian Laika - confident, playful, funny, athletic, outgoing, melts in your hand and loves all people. He is powerfully built and has huge, floating movement but also a lot of drive in his stride, highlighting the utility he was bred for. He has been entertaining judges since he was a puppy in the ring with his antics and sweet nature. Many people ask questions about his coloring - he is an agouti, which is a standard color for the breed.
Parent health testing
Great level
Equinox Kennels reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Alaskan Malamutes.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Examination (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
DNA Disease Panel, Polyneuropathy (NDRG1), Alaskan Malamute Type
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
