SouthernStar Kennels
- Reddick, FL
- Responds within an hour
Upcoming litters
Planned Alaskan Malamute litter
Due May 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Dayna P., the breeder behind SouthernStar Kennels located in Reddick, FL. SouthernStar Kennels is a small family-owned and operated Alaskan Malamute breeding facility located in the Horse Capital of the World, AKC, sunny Marion County, Florida. We only breed select litters using carefully selected, top-quality breeding pairs, and focus on producing quality.
Q. & A. with Dayna
Why did you start breeding?
We are not able to upload our entire questionnaire into GoodDog. The generic questionnaire here is not the one we can use to approve or deny you. You can fill this one out but you must visit our website and fill our our Buyer Questionnaire on our Forms page. You can either scan it and email bqck to us or contact us for our mailing address.What makes your program special?
First, we have comprehensive health screenings. Every breeding dog receives Hip, Elbow, and Patella Certifications, yearly Eye Certifications, and basic Cardiac Certifications. All dogs also get a 200+ condition genetic screening that includes the color genotype panel. Our puppies go home with one of the most comprehensive warranties out there.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include silver and white, seal and white, sable and white, red and white, gray and white, black and white, agouti and white, and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Dayna
Dayna 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
“Included with your puppy are a crate, dishes, a collar, lead, chew toys, treats, and other assorted items that puppy owners need. Microchip/Registration is done prior to leaving. Colors and genders are all the same price. The price goes up as age goes up.”
Contract & health guarantee
Dayna 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 Dayna 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 Dayna directly.
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 with children
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- AKC registration
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Dayna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Reddick, FL
721 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Jacksonville Airport
637 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Dayna can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Dayna
Club memberships
Dayna is a member of Alaskan Malamute Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Dayna has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Dayna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Dayna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
SouthernStar 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
Drama, mom
Alaskan Malamute
About Drama
Just like big sister Zia, and Charger, Drama came to us from Aventuras en Alaska Kennels in Kharkov, Ukraine. Drama may be smaller than Zia and Charger, but her attitude and mouth are much larger than theirs. She lives up to her name, for sure. She is the biggest drama queen around. She is mouthy, sassy, backtalky, and an all around attitude, but she is also sweet and loving and tries her best to behave and do what she is supposed to. She loves to learn new skills and loves to do anything involving spending time with the family.
Uploaded health tests
Full Embark Panel.Charger, dad
Alaskan Malamute
About Charger
Charger came to us from Aventuras En Alaska Kennels in Kharkov, Ukraine. He was already accomplished in the show rings before we got him as a 2 year old. He earned a Vize win at the 2021 World Dog Show, a Vize win at the 2021 European Dog Show, a Vize win at the 2021 Grand Prix Show, and qualified for the 2022 Crufts Show. He is also a 3x Ukrainian JR GRCH. He is fully health tested above and beyond what the AMCA requires for a CHIC title. Copies of all diplomas and certificates are available on request. Charger is all heart, and a huge teddy bear. He loves to give hugs to everyone he sees, and does not have an aggressive bone in his body. He is a bit sassy, but not as bad as the girls. He loves learning new things and loves life in general. He is standing at stud now that his health testing is complete and transfered to the US.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Full Embark Panel, +10 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
SouthernStar 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.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
DNA Profile, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Day Blindness, Achromatopsia, Factor VII Deficiency, Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia, Kartagner Syndrome (PCD), Polyneuropathy (NDRG1), Alaskan Malamute Type, Full Embark 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).
