I'm Alizah J., the breeder behind Northwoods Mystic Pawz located in Rhinelander, WI. With my focus of wanting to produce Prospective Working/Sporting Dogs that can excel in multiple areas— I prioritize Health, Structure, Temperament, and Drive.
Each puppy will undergo Embark Testing, be provided with a Puppy Pack, come UTD on Age Appropriate Vaccinations, and Microchipped.
Q. & A. with Alizah
Why did you start breeding?
In 2018, I fell in love with my grandparents’ neighbor’s Boxer breeding. Visiting their pups daily sparked my passion for this path. Then, in 2021, getting my first dog solidified my dream—I knew I wanted my own program, with a clear goal to work towards and refine. So, I then started researching, learning, and building the view of my program.
What makes your program special?
My breeding program stands out for its unwavering commitment to Health, Temperament, and Working Drive. I thoroughly select Breeding Pairs, Prioritize Health Testing, and here to provide Support to Puppy families. Each Pup will receive personalized care and socialization, setting the foundation for their success in various fields, from working roles to loving companionship.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Sporty Mix puppies are large size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Gerberian Shepsky puppies include black and white and black. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Alizah
Alizah has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and $700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Pricing includes: Age-Appropriate Vaccinations, Puppy Pack, Microchip, Embark DNA Testing, Training, Socialization, and Desensitization. Reserve your puppy with a $500 non-refundable holding fee. Holding fee may be forfeited under specific agreement terms (and not returned, thus non-refundable).”
Contract & health guarantee
Alizah 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 Alizah 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 Alizah directly.
Northwoods Mystic Pawz 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
KODA, mom
Gerberian Shepsky
About KODA
Meet Koda! Koda belongs to Northwoods Mystic Pawz based in Northern Wisconsin. Koda was born in Milwaukee, WI. She is registered through the Continental Kennel Club (CKC). She has been Embarked and clear for all Genetic Health Conditions tested!
Starting Spring of 2025, Koda will be introduced to Weight Pulling, Tracking, and possibly Person Protection. She loves to learn new things, and I’m hoping this is something she can get a firm “grip” on!
Health Test Requirements for Siberian Huskies to be FULLY Health Tested (as of 2024):
- CAER (Eye Exam)
- OFA Hips (Radiographs, Finals for Hip Dysplasia)
Health Test Requirements for German Shepherds to be FULLY Health Tested (as of 2024):
- Temperament Test
- OFA Hips (Radiographs, Finals for Hip Dysplasia)
- OFA Elbows (Radiographs, Finals for Elbow Dysplasia)
Health Testing Performed:
- OFA Hip Prelims: Good
- OFA Elbow Prelims: Normal
- CAER: Normal
- Basic Cardiac: Normal
- Embark: Clear (Non-Carrier)
- OFA Hip Finals: Good
- OFA Elbow Finals: Normal
- Legg-Calve-Perthes: Normal
Excellent health testing
Full Embark Panel, Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Gerberian Shepsky
Sporty Mix
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Northwoods Mystic Pawz 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 Gerberian Shepskies.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), 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.
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA), Brucellosis
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, Full Embark Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.