About the Owner
Hello! My name is Sandy Hudspeth. I have over 14 years of experience working with dogs, including 6 years (2009-2015) as a tech at my local veterinarian's office and a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics (2016) from Oklahoma State University.
My family always had pets growing up, from dogs and cats to goldfish and guinea pigs. I participated in FFA during high school and although I never got to show any livestock due to lack of space to house them at home, I gained experience in animal handling and care through my work at the clinic and in 2011 received FFA awards for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine.
My parents let me bring home my very first Siberian, Kai, in 2009 (after two years of research and much begging). He was very much a typical backyard-bred pet Siberian - big blue eyes, curly tail, long ears, a perpetual snow nose, and long gangly legs. He was energetic, athletic, stubborn, noisy, a talented escape artist, loved to dig holes in the yard, and could not be left alone in the house for five minutes without somehow finding a pillow to de-stuff. In spite of these "flaws" and his aloof, almost catlike personality, Kai was the dog that first made the Siberian my favorite breed.
Kodi, my second Siberian Husky and first show-line dog, came into my life in 2016, and I have been showing and competing with my dogs ever since. Dogs and dog sports are my passion, and I enjoy participating in all kinds of events. I like to challenge myself, and successfully training and titling a breed as strong-willed and independent as a Siberian can definitely be a challenge! It's always a rewarding one, though, and one I wouldn't trade for the world.
My goal is to produce happy, healthy puppies that are not only able athletes and beautiful representations of the breed standard, but who are also wonderful companions that will make their families as happy as my dogs have made me. I am always continuing my education, and working to better understand the history and development of the Siberian Husky breed as well as the most up-to-date information on canine health, behavior, and reproduction. Some of my completed courses are listed below, but this is by no means a comprehensive list.
My family always had pets growing up, from dogs and cats to goldfish and guinea pigs. I participated in FFA during high school and although I never got to show any livestock due to lack of space to house them at home, I gained experience in animal handling and care through my work at the clinic and in 2011 received FFA awards for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine.
My parents let me bring home my very first Siberian, Kai, in 2009 (after two years of research and much begging). He was very much a typical backyard-bred pet Siberian - big blue eyes, curly tail, long ears, a perpetual snow nose, and long gangly legs. He was energetic, athletic, stubborn, noisy, a talented escape artist, loved to dig holes in the yard, and could not be left alone in the house for five minutes without somehow finding a pillow to de-stuff. In spite of these "flaws" and his aloof, almost catlike personality, Kai was the dog that first made the Siberian my favorite breed.
Kodi, my second Siberian Husky and first show-line dog, came into my life in 2016, and I have been showing and competing with my dogs ever since. Dogs and dog sports are my passion, and I enjoy participating in all kinds of events. I like to challenge myself, and successfully training and titling a breed as strong-willed and independent as a Siberian can definitely be a challenge! It's always a rewarding one, though, and one I wouldn't trade for the world.
My goal is to produce happy, healthy puppies that are not only able athletes and beautiful representations of the breed standard, but who are also wonderful companions that will make their families as happy as my dogs have made me. I am always continuing my education, and working to better understand the history and development of the Siberian Husky breed as well as the most up-to-date information on canine health, behavior, and reproduction. Some of my completed courses are listed below, but this is by no means a comprehensive list.
About the Name
The name Kodivaro (pronounced ko-dih-VAH-ro) comes from the names of 3 of my dogs.
KOD- comes from Kodi, aka Echoing Wind's Kruizin Kodiak Moment. Kodi was the second Siberian Husky I ever owned, and the first conformation-bred dog I ever owned. When I got him from Echoing Wind Siberians in 2016, I was only looking for a loving companion who might occasionally do performance events like Rally Obedience.
As it turned out, Kodi is all of that and so much more. He is willing to try anything, from conformation to performance and everything in between, and he has the best temperament I have ever seen in any dog. He is easygoing, gentle, patient, and goofy, with just enough Siberian sass and mischief to make me laugh. Kodi is my "heart dog," the kind of best friend who comes along once or twice in a lifetime, and he changed my life forever. He has been a steadfast friend who loves unconditionally, and has helped me through some of the toughest, darkest times of my life without judgment. He helped me find the courage to take the plunge into the world of dog sports and breeding, and he is the reason the Siberian breed became my greatest passion.
Even though Kodi will never sire any pups himself (I had him neutered at the age of 3), my love for him was what gave me the drive to become a breeder, so that others could experience the same amazing friendship I had been lucky enough to share with Kodi. As a small way to immortalize my irreplaceable Kodi-Man, all puppies born at Kodivaro bear his name as a part of theirs.
KOD- comes from Kodi, aka Echoing Wind's Kruizin Kodiak Moment. Kodi was the second Siberian Husky I ever owned, and the first conformation-bred dog I ever owned. When I got him from Echoing Wind Siberians in 2016, I was only looking for a loving companion who might occasionally do performance events like Rally Obedience.
As it turned out, Kodi is all of that and so much more. He is willing to try anything, from conformation to performance and everything in between, and he has the best temperament I have ever seen in any dog. He is easygoing, gentle, patient, and goofy, with just enough Siberian sass and mischief to make me laugh. Kodi is my "heart dog," the kind of best friend who comes along once or twice in a lifetime, and he changed my life forever. He has been a steadfast friend who loves unconditionally, and has helped me through some of the toughest, darkest times of my life without judgment. He helped me find the courage to take the plunge into the world of dog sports and breeding, and he is the reason the Siberian breed became my greatest passion.
Even though Kodi will never sire any pups himself (I had him neutered at the age of 3), my love for him was what gave me the drive to become a breeder, so that others could experience the same amazing friendship I had been lucky enough to share with Kodi. As a small way to immortalize my irreplaceable Kodi-Man, all puppies born at Kodivaro bear his name as a part of theirs.
-IVA- comes from Shiva, aka Echoing Wind Kodiak Stand By Me. She was born on December 9, 2018 and came home 2 days before Kodi's 3rd birthday. She has helped me broaden my horizons even more thanks to her incredible versatility and natural "show-off" attitude. I have called her "Shiva the Diva" from the day she was born, and for good reason: Shiva knows she is the queen of the castle and is not about to let anyone forget it! She is simultaneously the most intelligent, most rewarding, and most difficult dog I have ever owned. She is a natural at trick training, willing to offer all kinds of behaviors when I ask her something unfamiliar until she hits the one I want, and she lives for treats which makes reward-based training very simple.
She is my princess. Her can-do attitude is infectious, and I can't imagine life without her.
She is my princess. Her can-do attitude is infectious, and I can't imagine life without her.
-RO comes from Roxy, aka Hudspeth's Rox My World CGC, a wonderful (but poorly bred) Boxer who I had the privilege of sharing 12 years and 8 months with. Having her diagnosed with hip dysplasia at the age of 18 months, followed by hypothyroidism at age 3, sparked my interest in the field of veterinary medicine (and in working with responsible breeders going forward). Roxy was the reason I developed a passion for dogs; without her I likely never would have graduated from "Dogs are alright," to "Dogs are my life."
I can't say enough wonderful things about her, and my family and I still talk about her and lovingly remember her "Roxy-isms" years after her passing. Thank you for all your love and friendship, Roxer-Boxer. The world is brighter for having had you in it.
I can't say enough wonderful things about her, and my family and I still talk about her and lovingly remember her "Roxy-isms" years after her passing. Thank you for all your love and friendship, Roxer-Boxer. The world is brighter for having had you in it.
