Valravn
Warns against the operation in a comment dated 15 January 2012.1
“Yep. Total puppy mill. I've heard horror stories about this woman.”Read the comment
TESTIMONIALS / WHO SELECTS WHAT WE SEE?
The selected praise.
The wider conversation.
Majestic View chooses which accounts appear on its own website. Independent reviews, forums and Tumblr let people speak outside that selection. Both praise and criticism belong here, with their source and relationship to the kennel made clear.
MORE ACCOUNTS ON THE KENNEL’S WEBSITE
More positive accounts appear on the kennel’s website. These testimonials are selected, approved and published by the breeder.
Read the kennel-published testimonialsRob & Cortana
Reports a November 2010 NAID purchase and describes a gentle companion living well with children and other animals.3
“She has been an amazing companion to myself and my family.”Read the testimonial
Purchaser15
Reports a heart defect, alleges euthanasia advice, and says the family chose continued care.4
“As for our dog, we will take care of him and keep him with our family.”Read the testimonial
FEATURED FORUM REVIEW
MaineiacJay
The writer owns an NAID from another breeder and describes correspondence with Markel, observations of the kennel’s website, and experiences shared by other owners.2
Read the full review…i do own a NAID and i love him to death. but i do not recommend the breed and do not, by any means, recommend the founding breeder, Majestic View Kennels…
most of these owners who contacted me were ones that had their concerns and doubts about Majestic View and wanted to share their experiences with their own dogs, some of which were out of control. these were people that needed help because the dog they got was not the dog Majestic View described. below is some information on Majestic View and the problems with her kennel.
TUMBLR / OUTSIDE THE BREEDER’S SELECTION
naturepunk’s discussion.
The writer disputes the breed’s origin narrative and alleges that the name conceals wolfdog breeding.7
NATUREPUNK / THE AUTHOR’S ALLEGATIONS“If by NAID you mean "wolfdog mutts created by an unethical breeder who wanted to avoid prosecution for keeping illegal animals on her property by 'creating' a new breed and slapping a higher price tag on them" then yes - these are NAIDs. If you by NAID you mean a breed of dog kept by Native American peoples prior to white settlement - then no, these are not NAIDs.”Read the Tumblr discussion
INDEPENDENT OWNER ACCOUNTS / NOT SELECTED BY THE BREEDER
Reported problems.
Reported good experiences.
Purchaser15
Reports an affected puppy and a decision to continue care despite alleged euthanasia advice.
“I am one client who purchased a "healthy" puppy but after our first wellness check, our puppy has a heart defect. We have kept the breeder in the loop since day one and after a final diagnosis and screening by a specialist, the breeder tells me I'm not using my brain since we have decided to keep our puppy verses destroy him (as she suggested last month)… As for our dog, we will take care of him and keep him with our family.”
Bonobo12
Reports hip dysplasia at six months and an offer of replacement conditional on euthanasia. Describes visiting the kennel.
“I guess it depends on when you got your puppy from here, but I can definitely speak for MVK nowadays in that she can't keep up with all those dogs, she doesn't know how to handle them (was shaking a broom threatening to beat a few of them when we did a tour), and she gives out false information to her buyers. She told me no health problems ever in her lines, then my puppy got hip dysplasia at 6 months old. When I complained to her, she said she'd give me a new dog if I euthanized that one. No thanks, I wouldn't kill a baby with a disease n favor of getting a "better" one, so why would I with this pup we bonded to?”
Gunny Y
Reports generally good health, positive family relationships and two dogs living beyond fifteen. Identifies one SID and one NAID.
I see complaints of them being "escape artists". Mine were as well. We dealt with that. They are intelligent and resourceful. Tucker (the SID) figured how to open doors and gates. Augustus (the NAID) would dig or climb out. That is a training issue, not a breeder issue. We learned to deal with it and have great anecdotes detailing our lives with our "kids". They would "patrol" our fence every morning, chasing out buzzards, squirrels, etc... .
Bottom line is, you pays yer nickle, youse takes yer chances.
I recommend this breed and this kennel if you are looking for a beautiful, friendly, and loyal friend that you are willing to spend time with and whose company you can enjoy.
Kat and Azula
Describes an April 2022 visit, an outgoing puppy and a favorable experience with the breeder.
I know this is a complaint board, and like Denise above,I feel led to just offer the opposite experience, just for balance. I went to the kennel in April of '22, met Karen, saw the dogs, met the parents, and got an amazing outgoing friendly puppy at 8 weeks old. Her dogs were healthy and given huge outdoor runs. I went in am met some of them, and they were friendly to me a stranger. I had combed over her website pictures many times, and they were as pictured.
… I just wanted to say that so far my experience with Karen and her gorgeous dogs has been great. I would always recommend meeting the parents and choosing your pup in person if at all possible.
OTHER BREEDERS / ALTERNATIVES TO CONSIDER
Other programs.
Other possibilities.
Majestic View’s claims of authority over the breed sit alongside other programs offering NAIDs or similarly named companions.
| Seller | Program | Stated buyer support / health terms |
|---|---|---|
| Majestic View Kennels | Markets Native American Indian Dogs and related crosses as exclusive designer breeds, claiming authority over who may breed them. Read the breeder’s own statements → | The supplied current agreement specifies a conditional replacement remedy. Read the 2026 sales agreement |
| Corn Moon Medicine Dogs | Offers NAIDs with published health-screening practices and ongoing support for families. Its testimonial page includes Pam T.’s comparison with a previous Majestic View dog.5 | Promises ongoing education and support throughout the dog’s life, including health, nutrition and training guidance. This support promise is distinct from a guarantee to pay lifetime medical costs. Read lifetime support |
| Funny Farm Pets | Offers Bear Cub Shepherds, identified on its site as Native American Indian dogs, with published health terms and owner reviews.6 | Six-month health guarantee on its homepage. FAQ includes an option to keep the animal and obtain a refund for a qualifying congenital problem.11 Read the terms |
| Night Eyes NAIDs | Describes occasional NAID preservation litters, Puppy Culture and early socialization within a household.12 | Publishes parent genetic-screening practices and continued family contact. Its FAQ describes wolf-ancestry testing and deposit refunds for specified buyers if a litter tests positive.13 |
| Turtle Island NAIDs | Offers NAIDs through a NAIDPP-affiliated program, describing early enrichment and temperament-based family matching.14 | Promises lifelong guidance and education. Its published pairing details list DNA health panels, OFA hips and thyroid testing.15 |
| Paw Wow Medicine Dogs Weedsport, New York Explore its breeder profile | Offers NAIDs raised with Puppy Culture. Describes socialization, desensitization and optional professional training at additional cost.16 | Profile lists Embark, OFA hips and elbows, thyroid panels and CAER eye exams. Specific contract and health-guarantee remedies are not published in the inspected profile. |
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Notes & sources
International Tamaskan Forum, Valravn, 15 January 2012. Quoted warning is the commenter’s characterization and refers to stories heard. Read Valravn’s comment ↩
MaineiacJay, same forum. Owns an NAID from another breeder. The displayed August 2012 post date precedes the profile’s February 2015 join date; original correspondence is unavailable. Read MaineiacJay’s review ↩
Majestic View testimonial page, owner account about Cortana, signed Rob. Describes a November 2010 purchase; publication date unstated. Selected and published by the kennel, not independently corroborated. Read the kennel-published testimonial ↩
ComplaintsBoard: Purchaser15, 20 January 2016; Bonobo12, 9 May 2016; Gunny Y, 26 June 2022; Kat and Azula, 23 November 2022. Purchase, clinical and correspondence records have not been inspected. Purchaser15’s “Verified customer” label is the platform’s label; its FAQ describes email or social-login verification, not universal proof-of-purchase checking. Read independent-site accounts ↩ ↩
Corn Moon breeding-program page and its published testimonials, including Pam T.’s comparison with a previous Majestic View dog. Linked as an alternative program for readers to consider. Read Corn Moon’s testimonials ↩
Funny Farm Pets program, FAQ and reviews. Linked as an alternative seller of dogs it markets as Bear Cub Shepherds / Native American Indian dogs. Read Funny Farm’s published reviews ↩
naturepunk Tumblr discussion. The displayed origin-and-motive excerpt was supplied by the editor. Claims about illegal keeping and avoiding prosecution are the author’s allegations, not established findings. The live post could not be re-retrieved on 17 October 2026. Read the Tumblr discussion ↩
Funny Farm FAQ describes remedies for a qualifying congenital condition; homepage states a six-month health guarantee. Read the health terms ↩
Night Eyes, Meet the Breeder and homepage, checked 17 October 2026. Describes occasional preservation breeding, early household socialization and continued family contact. Read the breeder’s description ↩
Night Eyes FAQ, labeled updated 20 April 2024, checked 17 October 2026. Describes parent genetic screening, UC Davis testing of one puppy per pairing, and conditional deposit refunds for specified buyers if wolf DNA is detected. These are the breeder’s published policies; its statements about laws or test accuracy are not adopted here. Read the FAQ and refund provision ↩
Turtle Island homepage, checked 17 October 2026. Describes temperament-based matching, NAIDPP participation and lifelong guidance. Read the program and support statement ↩
Turtle Island puppies page, checked 17 October 2026. Lists DNA health panels, OFA hips and thyroid screening for a pairing advertised for July 2026. That litter date is past and does not establish present availability. Read the published screening details ↩
Paw Wow Medicine Dogs breeder-authored Good Dog profile, Weedsport, New York, checked 17 October 2026. Lists Embark, OFA hips and elbows, thyroid and CAER eye screening, plus Puppy Culture. The contract section uses conditional platform wording and does not publish specific health-guarantee remedies. Read Paw Wow’s profile ↩