Icewind

We had lost our last golden in 2015, when it was time to get a new family member I wanted to look at English Creams because they tend to have less health issues. We found Icewind through a friend. Prior to purchasing, we were able to meet a current litter as well as the prospective parents. We opted to purchase a puppy. We were sent weekly pictures after the litter was born. Buddy is now 15 months old and the most energetic of any of the 4 goldens we have owned. He was also the easiest to train. He is a very social creature and has never destroyed or chewed on anything that wasn’t his. Would definitely get another pup from them.

I had a good experience with ice wind farms. I purchased my Shiba, Cinnamon, from them tens years ago and she's as healthy, smart, and beautiful as ever. They seemed very knowledgeable and helpful. When selecting my dog Anya encouraged me to pick cinnamon because of her personality and I'm so happy I did! I didn't see the whole grounds but from what I saw the dogs appeared to be well kept. I would purchase from them again.

My family has purchased three Shibas from Karen and Anya at Icewind. I am always very impressed with all their dogs and how well maintained they keep the kennel.

We purchased our first Shiba, Buddy, from them 13 years ago. Unfortunately we lost Buddy this year. Buddy was the most beautiful and well tempered Shiba. Our vet even cried when she had to put him down.

Because of Buddy, we went and purchased another Shiba from Karen and Anya, Bailey. Bailey like Buddy is beautiful and has the "Icewind" temperament. Bailey, unlike Buddy was diagnosed with luxating Petella which is not abnormal for a Shiba. We contacted Karen to get her opinion on what we should do. Karen immediately gave us several options: 1. We could bring Bailey back for a refund (We could never do that) 2. She would have her vet look at Bailey and see if the petella needed to be corrected through surgery. And, if she needed surgery, she would have her vet perform the surgery and take care of Bailey until she was able to walk on her own again. As I will tell anyone, this is why I purchase my dogs at Icewind. Karen goes above and beyond!!

So, after having another vet checked Baily's Petella, it was deemed that surgery was not necessary and that it could be treated by giving her supplements and through diet. Bailey has had few issues with her legs at this point, and she is going to be four this year.

We have just purchased our third Shiba from Icewind, Fuu Bear (picture attached). He has been to the vet right after we purchased him, and got a clean bill of health. Our vet also took Fuu Bear to show him off to all the staff!!

Karen and Anya will also answer any and all questions you have regarding your new puppy after purchase. Karen has sent Emails to me at 3 and 4 in the morning. She cares about the dogs she breeds and wants the best for them!! I would recommend Icewind to anyone; you get what you pay for!!!

We bought a female shiba in October from Icewind. Talia is the 5th shiba we have owned but the first one that we’ve purchased from a Icewind. She by far has the best temperament of any of the ones we had before. They handle these puppies from birth making them very well adapted and socialized when you take them home to their new environment so they have a much easier time adjusting.
Both Karen and Anya were very helpful with all of our questions and concerns.
We visited Icewind and met their dogs before we decided to buy from them. You could tell how well they were all cared for and that they came from quality blood lines.
We would definitely purchase from them again, our shiba from them is complimented on a daily basis for her behavior and beauty. Our vet who previously has dealt with our other four Shibas tells us that we got a good one this time and that we did our research finding the proper breeder.....that’s the best compliment of all!
Thank you Karen and Anya for loving what you do and taking such great care of these pups!
Lori & Ronnie Johnson