+380-63-359-74-69 79000 LVIV, UKRAINE
ABOUT US
My name is Tetiana Karpenko, and I am the breeder and owner of Hakuna Vota, a family-run Siberian Husky kennel. We lived in Dnipro city untill 2022, then relocated to Lviv. Since 2016, I have dedicated myself to Siberian Husky: breeding, dog shows, and training. Breeder, handler, and student of canine science. Hakuna Vota is an extraordinary kennel. It is a family where siberians and humans live by the same philosophy. And every puppy we raise is a reflection of everything we know, feel, and value in this breed
Our philosophy of life with husky
It’s when you can laze around on the couch, and then suddenly go on a hike or hop in the car and go on a road trip. We’re up for any adventure, except fasting. Life in the big city, siberian husky in appartment and harnesses, bicycles, hiking, snowshoes, sleds, snow, snowboarding or skiing, long road trips and off-roading to beautiful and unexplored places that’s what we feel about us.
This is how we relax, become part of the moment, free ourselves from the stress of everyday life, office hustle, and digitalization, reset our nervous systems, ground ourselves, and recharge with energy for new adventures.
In a nutshell: “Life at the pace of a husky!”
OUR STORY
Where it all began
Our first husky arrived and two months later, our second. First steps in the show ring. First taste of sled dog sport
Deliberate steps in the show world
First time at Euro Dog Show held in Kyiv. Finish a breeder course at Sumy State University. Attending World Dog Show held in Germany as spectators for that moment
Hakuna Vota kennel is born
FCI/UKU registration. Diving deep into canine behavioral psychology, puppy raising principles, dog evaluation methods. Show handling courses
First major dog show tour. First litter
Euro Dog Show in Austria. Hakka places 4th out of 16 in her class. New international connections in the husky world. First litter. First families from Ukraine, Germany, Netherlands, Lithuania.
All attention turns to the dogs. Remote job
Our dogs became our lifeline. Finally, the time has come to observe them and spend every minute with them. A strong focus on the dog topics. Online seminars: nutrition, reproductive health, behavior, anatomy, physical therapy for dogs, show handling classes. A year of deep learning
Second litter
Future owners visit us. Puppies in their new homes from Ukraine, Germany, the Netherlands. Life in the kennel goes on as usual. Shows, work in harnesses
Professional breeder course
at Harmonic Dog Center of Social Cynology in Lviv. We keep Mitya from our second litter. Hard times have come to Ukraine bringing much fear and uncertainty Relocation from Dnipro to Lviv. We keep moving forward
Beginning of dog show marathon
Psychological rehabilitation. In-depth study of the psychophysiology of canine behavior, breeding, training, and behavior correction. A show marathon with Mitya across Europe: Germany, Denmark, Poland, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland. Best of Breed at the European Siberian Husky Specialty under the judging of Anne Palmer (Highlander siberians). There were day-offs between shows. Thousands of kilometers with Mitya, Phoebe, and Juna. Regular health testing of the kennel
The show marathon continues
Mitya wins in massive classes at breed specialties. Best in Specialty Show at the Czech specialty under American breed judges. Wins at Austrian and European specialties. Multiple Best of Breed, Best of Group, Best in Show. Vice World Winner 2024. Veteran European Winner 2024. Finding a home in Lviv for our kennel. Selecting a stud for Juna should be the most important litter for our breeding program on that moment. Studying literature, biomechanics, anatomy, best practices of American kennels. New international contacts
long-awaited third litter is born
on January 1. 7 months of rearing and raising them, hands full of them. Dog shows, breed-specific shows. European Dog Show in Brno - Mitya gets the title of Vice European Winner. Our family expands to include members in Austria and Israel. Journey to the Siberian Husky Club of America Specialty 2025 in Erie, Pennsylvania: 450 of the best siberians from the U.S. and Canada. Visit to the Karnovanda kennels and Snoebear kennels. New contacts with breed veterans in the U.S. The kennel is growing. We have 5 siberians. Dog health check up
Keep following the breeding plan
Live here and now. Take our moment. New litter planned. Expanding: more dogs, more families worldwide, co-ownership as a new possible form of collaboration
They are northern sled dogs. They run there, not knowing where or why. They run because they have to in teams over long distances, pulling sleds with light loads. And they have to run in blizzards, freezing cold, and poor visibility, when any normal creature would simply stay home for self-preservation. But not these ones… they have to be this way, because Siberian huskies were part of the Chukchi way of life, and that is the whole point. That is why certain independence holds a special place among the traits of siberians. After all, they are working sled dogs, and they are expected to make decisions on their own. The are intelligent and smart dogs. And at the same time they are family dogs but not much human oriented.
Husky is about strength of character; it’s not about “comfort and ease,” but about physical strength and endurance. To persevere where others give up. A siberian husky is about “finding your own path,” about the dignity of being yourself and seeing a job through to the end. A siberian husky is about inner strength; it’s about partnership, not learned helplessness.
Dignity, resilience, and endurance – these are the hallmarks of the siberian husky.
Everything we do at Hakuna Vota is guided by a single goal: to preserve this essence and adapt it to the modern challenges facing society
At HAKUNA VOTA, we adhere to the following principle: purebred siberian husky that meet FCI and AKC breed standards, are in good health, have a well-balanced temperament, and are well-socialized. They are dogs that we would be completely happy to live with
Health Comes First
Before breeding future puppies, we ensure the health of their parents and maintain proper hygiene standards at the kennel. All our dogs undergo eye and joint examinations, genetic testing, deworming, vaccination, and treatment against various parasites in accordance with modern veterinary protocols. To raise a good purebred Husky, they have to first and foremost be in good health and have a supportive environment
Type and Standard
In our breeding program, we aim to produce american-type siberian husky from show lines, guided by FCI and AKC standards. At the same time, we want to preserve the breed’s historical purpose: high productivity in a sled team. To achieve this, we focus on height and body structure, body proportions, biomechanics of locomotion, ancestral genetics, and temperament potential. Our main rule: form follows function
Temperament
You’ll see your husky's temperament (or let's say psyche) every day. It’s something you’ll live with. That’s why it’s important to us to produce and select those husky specimen who have a balanced and resilient temperament. This will allow us to lay a solid foundation for their socialization, and make it easy for you to raise them and live with them
rare litters
A litter every two years that’s our actual schedule. Not because we can’t do it more often, but because each litter requires our full commitment: 6 months of preparation, raising, and socializing each puppy. It’s can't be mass-produced. That’s why we have a waiting list
“Our goal is to shape puppy’s worldview from the very beginning, not, not teach commands.
We lay a quality foundation that allows the future owner to build a beautiful life with their siberian husky bred by us”
It all starts with the mother of the future puppies. We take care of her emotional and physical well-being, because a calm mother produces calm and confident puppies.
We start working with puppies as early as their third day of life. First, we conduct early neurological stimulation, followed by an early socialization program that lasts until they are 2.5 months old.
At this time our puppies undergo vestibular system training, auditory and visual training, and tactile exercises. We introduce short grooming sessions, various types of food, car rides, and crate training. Alone-time sessions. Leash, harness, recall trainings. Good manners from the very first weeks.
Our adult dogs help us; they teach the puppies certain things. For example, how to behave politely at home and respect personal boundaries. There are rules in our family, and everyone follows them.
We work with each puppy’s temperament potential.At key developmental stages, we conduct interim assessments to better understand which owner and which type of family each individual puppy is best suited for.
At 2.5 months, a new phase begins in their lives, during which we actively introduce the puppy to human society in its entirety.
Our puppies grow up among people and are raised for life in human society. Not wild creatures. Many of them will travel a long way to their new family on the other part of the world and their mindset needs to be ready for that.
One important thing: we don’t teach puppies commands. We shape their worldview. Commands, further development, and everything else that’s the future owner’s territory. We build the foundation they can build upon
Who We Trust with Our Puppies
We place our puppies with responsible and suitable families, not just to make a quick sale to the first person willing to pay. We meet with every potential owner in person or via video call. It’s usually just a casual conversation, it’s not an exam. It’s important for us to understand who we’re dealing with and whether our views align on the essentials: that you’re consciously taking this step, that you understand you’re getting a Husky. After all, this is a serious, intelligent breed, very strong independent character, and it’s not for everyone. This is a partner for 12–15 years.
Our puppies are meant for people who see a siberian husky as a full-fledged member of the family. We’re happy to welcome families, singles, couples, active individuals, and ambitious show handlers among our clients. Your status doesn’t matter to us; what matters is that you’re ready to welcome a siberian husky into your life just as she is.
Who we do not sell puppies to:
– to be kept on a chain or in a kennel on a permanent basis
– to a fenced-in yard where the dog is left to fend for itself
– as a surprise gift
– as a gift for a child
– to resellers
We stay connected with every family and provide support at every stage, because our moral responsibility doesn’t end the moment we hand over the puppy
OUR SHOW RING ACCOLADES
- Hakuna Vota Yosemite – the most titled Siberian Husky female of Ukrainian breeding in the UKU-FCI system
- Vice World Winner 2024, Vice European Winner 2025
- Best of Breed at European Siberian Husky Specialties’23’24
- 3x Best of Breed at Czech Club of Northern Breeds, BISS
- Best in Specialty Show, Best of Breed, Best in Show, Supreme Best in Specialty Show at Austrian Club of Northern Breeds
- Hakuna Vota Starlight Princess – Polish Champion, Ukrainian Champion, Best in Show-3rd place at international show in Rzeszow
- Hakuna Vota Luxirious Vibes – International Champion just at 11 months old