Why Corvus

“Corvus” is the genus name for birds like crows and ravens. They are incredibly intelligent, social birds that can puzzle through problems with aplomb.

And these are all traits we seek within our own dogs – stable social relationships with their families, thinking through problems, and communicating with their humans. Malamutes with a zest for adventure, training, and new experiences. Malamutes that can nap on a couch. 

Mission

To provide Alaskan malamutes capable of working the trail or holding up the sofa while honoring the breed's standard

Vision

The American Kennel Club (AKC) has a written "standard" - a description of the physical and mental traits that makes a dog a "malamute" and not a "husky". Within that standard, we seek to promote calm temperaments, sound structure, and a drive to work.

Values

  • Intelligence
  • Temperament
  • Health

Vee is the proud breeder, handler, and training partner to the dogs of Corvus Canines. My journey with Alaskan Malamutes is rooted in a deep respect for the breed’s intelligence, independence, and working heritage. I’m passionate about raising well-rounded dogs – physically capable, emotionally resilient, and confident both in the show ring and the real world. 

I take a relationship-first approach to training, grounded in positive reinforcement, enrichment, and choice-based methods. Whether we’re working through reactivity, mastering a new sport, or just figuring out how to walk on a treadmill without stealing all the snacks, my focus is always on supporting each dog as an individual and honoring communication. Outside the ring, you can usually find me surrounded by my dogs, cardboard enrichment projects, half-written training plans – or more likely digging snacks out of a pocket. 

While I’ve earned show and dog sports titles, I still consider myself a student of the process – grateful to mentors, judges, friends, and fellow handlers who support me along the way.  

Inclusion

Corvus Canines supports equal treatment of all peoples regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual identification, gender identification, neurodiversity, or physical ability.