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We are located at Te Horo in the lower North Island, one hour north of Wellington City, the Capital of New Zealand. We live on a 10 acre block and aside from our interest in our Canines; we also have a strong interest in Equines and enjoy Thoroughbred Racing. We have a brood mare and shares in a couple of young race horses as well. We also have 4 Miniature Horses, a few cattle, sheep and chickens. We have been involved with Samoyeds since 1970 and Akitas since 1993. We are both New Zealand Kennel Club Licensed Judges and enjoy judging the groups we are licensed for very much. See our judges profiles: Gary's Profile  Lyn's Profile. We are the only Samoyed Kennel in New Zealand that have bred or owned three Grand Champions. All three have been campaigned in tough North Island competition.

Our babies are raised in our house and we socialize them from birth, to help ensure that you get the sweetest addition to your family. Breeding and raising our dogs has been a labour of love for us and we are pleased to have the opportunity to share our love and enthusiasm for this wonderful breed. We are careful to research pedigrees and observe dogs prior to mating to insure the best possible puppies we can produce. Our goal is to improve our line with each breeding and to maintain standards for the breed. While we try to breed healthy, intelligent dogs, free of defects, however even with all the proper screening, problems can arise. We work hard to insure that all of our breeding stock is certified free of Hip Dysplasia and other inheritable defects.

We place our puppies with health guarantees and individualized written contracts. Family pets are only sold with not to be bred contracts and MUST be spayed/neutered by sexual maturity. We take this action as responsible breeders to protect the Samoyed breed and stop Zaminka Samoyeds being involved in indiscriminate breeding practices.  All of our puppies are priced the same because every one is guaranteed and is of equal value based on its pedigree and investment. Most of all, we wish to make sure that the puppy you purchase is right for your family and receives the utmost in loving care during its lifetime. We take a lot of time placing puppies. Not everyone who requests a dog will qualify for one.

Breeding dogs should not be taken lightly and we take puppy raising very seriously. When breeding “We” need to realize the responsibility that entails…. these are little lives we are bringing into the world! Our stud dogs are only available to bitches of similar quality to our own and to owners who have a genuine interest in improving the Samoyed breed.  Not everyone is cut out for puppy raising, but it gives us a lot of pleasure. We have enjoyed seeing Zaminka bred puppies go from strength to strength over the years, proving their worth by winning consistently in the show ring, as well as contributing top bloodlines to other kennels. We have imported many bloodlines from the best kennels in the world to help maintain our goals while we strive to breed the best dogs we possibly can.

Zaminka puppies, young adults and on occasion retired show dogs are available to approved homes only. Do not be offended it we ask a lot of questions about your family lifestyle and home as we are trying to ascertain if a puppy/dog is a good match for you. In fact, we generally pick out the puppy for you based on your input of what you are looking for. It makes sense as we have daily contact with them from birth to at least eight weeks of age.  We strive to produce the best Samoyeds so they have a wonderful life.

The Samoyed is a beautiful dog with a wonderful temperament.  Samoyeds are excellent family companions. They are extremely trustworthy, and affectionate to all mankind. They are not a dog to be left outdoors, but, rather, they must be made full members of the family.

We welcome inquiries from those with a serious interest in raising an outstanding and loving Samoyed. Please contact us if you wish to have a beautiful, healthy pet or a top show dog.