Half Dead Homestead and Kennels
- Eagle, AK
Meet the breeder
I'm Bubi D., the breeder behind Half Dead Homestead and Kennels located in Eagle, AK. Our dogs are bred based on their intelligence, athletisism, and tempermant. Our dogs all come from sled dog lines that have proven their longevity in practice, often lasting to 10 years before they retire from the sled, and often living to 14-16 years . All the dogs are incredibly sweet and biddable.
Q. & A. with Bubi
Why did you start breeding?
We found that the hormones of breeding matures the sled dogs really nicely. I've always wanted to breed them, a big part of having a kennel is raising pups! I hope to raise and train entire sled dog teams in the future to help beginners get into the sport. (PM For more info)What makes your program special?
Our dogs are raised as family members. They are born under our kitchen table, and remain inside for about 3/4 weeks, before they are moved out into our puppy pen! We take them on forest and river walks, getting them introduced to terrain and people as much as possible. Vet care is hard to access in the village, but we make sure each of our pups are wormed and vaccinated before heading home!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Alaskan Malamute puppies include black and white, gray and white, and red and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Bubi
Bubi 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, Bubi partners with them to find the best puppy match.
“We like to match personalities to puppies as much as possible, but almost any pup we produce will thrive in any home we approve, as the pups are rather good at adapting, and very resillient, as long as their mental and emotional needs are met”
Price
“Our Alaskan Husky Puppies are 500. Purebred Malamutes are 2000. Includes shots and worming, and delivery anywhere within Alaska. Prices are negotiable if transport to the lower 48 is needed. All of our puppies are the same price, depending on breed. All AK Huskies 500, all AK Malamutes are 2,000. Deposit is to reserve puppy of your choice.”
Contract & health guarantee
Bubi 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 Bubi 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 Bubi 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Bubi.
Breeder's location
Meet in Eagle, AK
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Ted Stevens Anchorage Airport
Meet in Seattle, WA
More about Bubi
Bubi has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Bubi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Bubi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Half Dead Homestead and 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
All breeds
Alaskan Husky
Alaskan Malamute
Nubbins, mom
Alaskan Husky
About Nubbins
Nubbins is my main lead dog. She's smart, very goofy, and sweet. Great off leash, great with the cat. Despite being the smallest in our kennel, she definitely acts as top dog. She's ran lead since she was 6 months old. She's good with the livestock. She was born without her tail
Lamb, mom
Alaskan Husky
About Lamb
Lamb is a crazy gal, runs Lead, Swing, and Wheel. She's a good lead dog, but can get distracted by other animals or dogs, so we typically run her in wheel. She's one of our largest dogs, big, crazy, and strong. She's very energetic and goofy, likes to reach out and grab you when walk past. She has great drive. Sweet, good in the house, good with the cat, we don't leave her loose around the livestock
Lion, mom
Alaskan Husky
About Lion
Lion runs wheel. She has the best pulling drive of all our dogs, she will work herself to death for us if we're not careful watching her. She pulls incredibly hard, almost yanking the entire team uphill. When she's running, her ears tuck back and turn off, and she really pushes down into her harness. It is incredible to watch. Out of harness, she's very sweet, great recall, good with the cat. She's trustworthy with the livestock while she's being watched. Lion behaves well in the house. Her feet and coat are great, never had any issues in -60
Shepherd, mom
Alaskan Husky
About Shepherd
Shepherd is a lead and swing dog. She's sweet, and very gentle. Wants to be in your pocket or laying on your lap. She has the best Woah by far of all of our leads, and just puts forth a whole lot of heart and spirit on the sled. Her favorite creatures in the world are puppies, she's always been obsessed. Shep is good with the livestock as long as she's supervised, great in the house, and loves the cat. She has a nice thick coat and feet, has never struggled in the -70
Freckles, dad
Alaskan Husky
About Freckles
Freckles is by far the sweetest boy. He is obsessed with Taylor. He's obsessed with snuggles, with his sister, and with running on the sled. A true, true sled dog. He's been running lead for Taylor since he was 6 months old, and it's evident. He's one of our best lead dogs. Great in the house, in the cold, with the cats, and with puppies. He's lean and tall
Xoots, dad
Alaskan Malamute
About Xoots
Xoots is a very goofy, loving dog. He's always happiest in the house, and with his people. He's great with other dogs, calm and confident, knows his own size. He's polite, and good about not intimidating the other pups. His favorite game is sprinting around and being chased. Xoots is great off leash. He's okay with the livestock, but very playful, and needs to be kept tethered around them. Okay with the cat, but has the highest prey drive in the kennel, so we don't leave them alone. He's house trained and great in the house This dog is one of the most intelligent and bidabble malamute I've ever met. He's very people focused, and incredibly easy to train. His puppies are already beginning to demonstrate these traits as well. His father comes from a sled dog kennel in Homer, Alaska. His mother is out of sled lines from Copper Center.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Half Dead Homestead and 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 Huskies.
Vet Wellness Exam
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
