Akita (American and Japanese) http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/categories/14/p/feed.rss Sat, 04 Feb 12 15:47:11 -0500 Akita (American and Japanese) en-CA Toki spam.....*updated 2.1.12* http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6897/toki-spam.....updated-2.1.12 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:31:23 -0500 jellyfart 6897@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
I found out last night that I will actually get to take him home this weekend, yay! He will be 9-ish weeks old when I take him home this sunday, of which, i am super, super stoked that I get to take him home a week early! The breeders said the litter was growing and learning pretty fast, so it wouldn't hurt to take him home before 10 weeks. Hooray! :)

So he started out rather red, then three weeks later he pretty much loses all red. Then, i suppose three weeks after that, he starts to gain some red back (or rather, fawn?). Also, he has lightened up considerably, way more than I expected. Just for funzies, what color do you think he will end up? Its fun to guess what he'll look like week after week because he looks so different each time I have visited him. It is wild, haha

I think here he is 19 days old.
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Here is he three-ish weeks old
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Here is Toki is 6 weeks, I think.
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Here is he is 7 weeks, i think, haha. My memory isn't so great. I didn't take this picture though.
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And here is last week, at 8 weeks :)
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JACA Show Feb 11th 2012 and LA-Branch Akiho Official Show Feb 12th 2012 Information Thread http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/7076/jaca-show-feb-11th-2012-and-la-branch-akiho-official-show-feb-12th-2012-information-thread- Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:29:23 -0500 *JackBurton* 7076@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
Location: Arthur Lee Johnson Memorial Park (aka South Park)
Garden California 90274

This show is open to all registered Japanese Akitas. Entry $25 and you do not need to be a JACA member to be in the show. Like the Akiho show, the JACA show is geared to education and preservation of the Japanese Akita. Classes begin at 3mo puppy class all the way to the 7yo veteran class. We will also have an Altered class so that fixed Japanese Akitas can participate as well.

Entry form and instructions can be found here:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/57279344/ShowEntry2012a.pdf

Los Angeles Branch Akiho Show - Feb 12th 2012 10 am.

Location: Arthur Lee Johnson Memorial Park (aka South Park)
Garden California 90274

Akiho Flyer: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/57279344/325322_285200548196376_115590385157394_741932_836861856_o.jpg

Open to all Akiho members and registered Akiho dogs. This will be the first official branch show since 2006. Akiho Headquarters will be sending a judge out from Japan for this show. If you are interested you must be an active Akiho member with an intact Japanese Akita. The Akiho pedigree must be in your name as owner.

This is a fantastic way to see lots and lots of Japanese Akitas. My hope is to get some JA entered in the Akiho show that are registered through an FCI country, or AKC. ]]>
Line breeding /In breeding http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/7071/line-breeding-in-breeding Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:00:10 -0500 musashi 7071@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
I have read many articles on the acceptability of this practice but I have also read from different breeders like Tycon Akitas in Wales that they do not believe that this is an acceptable practice [http://www.japanese-akita.info/puppies/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-puppy/].

Thanks in advance for your input.

Best,

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Ayame - my tiger princess http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6379/ayame-my-tiger-princess Sun, 27 Mar 2011 15:17:31 -0400 Bars 6379@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions

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Does your akita fetch? http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6853/does-your-akita-fetch Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:56:30 -0400 Lunamyakita 6853@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions I have an akita inu who is ten months old. We go to a class once a week where i am teaching her cent tracking and also to retrieve she is very good at the cent tracking but has no interest in chasing an item to retrieve it i have since heard a few people say most akita's do not like to fetch items

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Behavior question - new 3-month old female JA http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6945/behavior-question-new-3-month-old-female-ja Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:48:18 -0500 drsasha 6945@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Also, we've been making an effort to socialize her a lot (because we've read how important it is for JA's), but she has a tendency to back away and growl/bark when approached by a stranger (with our permission). How should we increase her tolerance and acceptance of strangers?

Thank you for any info/help!
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Dermoid sinus with akitas? http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/7055/dermoid-sinus-with-akitas Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:50:57 -0500 Tensai 7055@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
Thing is that this disease is hereditary for sure, they just dont know yet how. Most say it's resessive and some say it's dominant but sure thing is that if we have one case there most likely is another somewhere.

Here is wikipedia link where is basic info about DS http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dermoid_sinus

We would be ver thankful for all info people have! If you know anything about this disease please tell us! It might help this young akita who is going to have big surgery soon and he is not yet even one year old :(

Best regards
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Cute brindle puppy http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/7047/cute-brindle-puppy Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:46:24 -0500 jeffnkazuko 7047@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions RIMG0132
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Akitas that need homes on Craigslist http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6744/akitas-that-need-homes-on-craigslist Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:24:26 -0400 ttddinh 6744@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pet/2562601340.html

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pet/2544879320.html

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pet/2526213395.html

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pet/2505236672.html

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/pet/2487818342.html (this one is in a foster home :) )

http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/pet/2502171614.html

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Toki pictures....his first "hike" :) http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6954/toki-pictures....his-first-hike- Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:19:44 -0500 jellyfart 6954@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Any suggestions on how to stop this behavior? I hope it is just a teething puppy stage.

Anyway, I am super stoked about Toki's first hike outside of home so I wanted to share his adventure on the interwebs. I wish I had gotten better video of him rolling around in the grass like a crazy mad man, but my iphone didn't really capture it very well. He saw some geese and some new people, of which he was surprisingly really happy to meet. When I took him to Home Depot, he was shy, but opened up a little bit at the end of our hardware adventure. Here is a picture of him in the "hodep"

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He also had an issue with getting out of the car, teehee :P
He learned though when we got home, so no worries.


here are the rest of the good pictures I took with my phone. Some are edited in photoshop, like editing out the leash/collar, or making the background look prettier. I tried my best to not alter his coat color so what you see is really what he really looks like.
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Does anyone have info on exporting a puppy http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6845/does-anyone-have-info-on-exporting-a-puppy Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:52:33 -0400 Lunamyakita 6845@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Akitas off the lead http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5945/akitas-off-the-lead Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:26:18 -0400 RachelB 5945@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
I would be very grateful for some advice. We have recently taken on an 18 month old Akita Inu bitch, more by circumstance than informed judgement as she is our first dog and all information available suggests that this is not a breed for the novice dog owner. We have taken her on after a period of settling in during which we took care of her for a few weekends to ensure that we could offer her what she needs and to get to know her. Needless to say we have fallen on love with her - she is wonderful, loving and friendly. She has however had no training. She is learning very quickly and is generally obedient, responding well to praise based training. She is desperate to play and loves other dogs but I have difficulty recalling her when she scents prey (rabbits and squirrels generally) or sees other people or dogs when we are walking. I have only recently been confident in letting her off the lead and only in stock fenced areas where I know she can only go so far. I read a lot about Akitas being unsuitable for control off the lead and can't bring myself to believe that it is not possible to let her run and play with confidence. I have signed us up for some training, largely based around socialising and recall (she has so far displayed no aggression towards people or other dogs). Does anyone have any general observations or advice?

We are anxious to do everything we can for her well being and Akita Inu owners are few and far between in the UK, with the general perception being a little negative I'm sad to say.

I'd be really grateful for some input.

Many thanks

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Extremely aloof AA puppy http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/7027/extremely-aloof-aa-puppy Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:04:41 -0500 Jmary21 7027@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Toki Spam :) http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/7028/toki-spam- Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:40:58 -0500 jellyfart 7028@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions I hope yall enjoy it!

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Our puppies grow up! (photospam) http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/7022/our-puppies-grow-up-photospam Mon, 26 Dec 2011 05:30:11 -0500 Bars 7022@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions The first will be BeniFuji Go Ryuutensou - a perfect boy from Sayuri's first litter.
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I am bothered by people breeding/owning AA's, thinking they have a JA. http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6985/i-am-bothered-by-people-breedingowning-aas-thinking-they-have-a-ja. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:31:02 -0500 jellyfart 6985@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions (obviously this is not directed to anyone on this forum :)

Okay, here is two examples that have happened to Toki and I on the streets.

Today, I took Toki to a strip mall to socialize. This dude drove up to us and asked "Is that an Akita?" and I told him yes, and he pulled over, got out, and showed me his cell phone with a picture of an Akita. I said, "Oh you have an American Akita! Toki is a Japanese Akita", and he said, "Oh, my dog is a Japanese Akita too. I breed them".... Knowing that Carol and Jim are the only JA breeders in Texas, I was flabergasted... Oh god... haha. This dog was all white, but it was definitly an American Akita, it was obvious. I suppose the American Akita's are gaining popularity, and therefore backyard breeders are getting ahold of them. (which also saddens me if this is true). I guess I shouldn't assume he was a backyard breeder, but to not know your own breed that you are allegedly breeding... that is shameful, I would think. I wanted to inform him, but someone else had came up and I didn't want to be rude and ignore them. I kinda regret not telling him that he did not have a Japanese akita, seeing as how I had one right in front of him....

My second example... I was at a small park with Toki a little while ago, and like the last man, asked if he was an Akita, and like the last man, he also said had an Akita, also saying that his Akita was a Japanese Akita. And get this... he ALSO said he got his "Japanese Akita" at Walmart. [cringe!!] Someone was selling them in a box in the parking lot... Sad day. I know that JAs are scarce in a world of AAs, so much that i *think* that ALL japanese akita breeders in the states are well known in the JA akita world, or at the very least, aren't gonna sell their pups at Walmart, which leads me to believe he had an AA.


I would think that with the heated debate of the breed split, at least an Akita owner would know...But people on the streets have proved me wrong thus far. It saddens me. And this isn't to bash anyone who doesn't know the difference or don't even know that akita's exist, I think that is completly okay, they just aren't informed. I guess I just got frustrated with the man today breeding "japanese akitas".... :/
I have no problem with those that don't know what an Akita is or they don't know there is a difference, in fact, I love talking with them. What bothers me is the people who own an Akita that don't even know there is a difference between AA's and JAs, and to make it worse, unbeknownst to them, they believe they're Akita is an JA and not the AA that it actually is. I even met a person who had an "Alaskan Akita"...(shakes head)...Does anyone else have an experience where you run into people on the street and say they have a Japanese Akita, but then say something stupid, like they got their JA from Walmart?


/end rant

:)
-Julia

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Moss GO! http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/4716/moss-go Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:22:37 -0400 Bars 4716@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Open of the new AKIHO branch - Eurasia http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6863/open-of-the-new-akiho-branch-eurasia Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:29:14 -0400 Bars 6863@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions We talked about it recently, and now it is truth. 22nd of October in Moscow will be the first meeting of AKIHO brunch Eurasia. We will start our work from this weekend.

We want to thank the head office of AKIHO for their support. Our team of enthusiasts is ready to work!]]>
Athena http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6054/athena Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:16:45 -0500 venus 6054@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions Photobucket

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The Akita http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6204/the-akita Wed, 26 Jan 2011 22:06:58 -0500 TheWalrus 6204@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions


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An aka Akita male. Photo courtesy of Rui Cavaco



During the Edo period the local ruling Satake family promoted dog fighting as a way to entertain and increase moral among their soldiers. The matagi dogs were bred toward larger stronger dogs to increase their fighting prowess. With the arrival of the Meiji period, the Tosa from Shikoku, the Karafuto and Hokkaido from Hokkaido, along with many large Western breeds were bred to the local fighting dogs. Mastiffs, German Shepherds, and Great Danes are some of the Western breeds bred from. The breed lost many of it's Spitz characteristics such as prick ears, double coats, and curled tails and became known locally as the 'Shin Akita' or New Akita.



After dog fighting was outlawed at the end of the Meiji period the breed went into decline, but as the Taisho period began there were calls from breed fanciers and academics to preserve the breed. In 1918 the Natural Monument Preservation Law went into effect, and in 1931 the breed was declared a Living Natural Monument. During the harsh economic period Japan experienced during and immediately after World War 2, owning dogs was seen as wasteful and unpatriotic. Most dogs other than German Shepherds (which were considered useful as military dogs) were rounded up and killed, and the large Akita was no exception. The dog's coats were used to provide clothing for the military, and many were eaten. It was through the noble efforts of a few that the breed did not go extinct. However, the breed's number were severely depleted, and many prime specimens of the breed were lost. It took many years and the efforts of many to bring the breed back from the brink of extinction.




During the war, some Akita were bred with German Shepherds in an effort to save them from slaughter. This and the breed's mixed heritage from it's fighting days gave the Akita of the time a distinctly different look from the other Japanese breeds. After the war, US servicemen stationed in Japan became interested in the breed, and many took dogs back with them. These Akita became the foundation of the breed in the US and overseas. In Japan however a movement to return the Akita to its 'original' state began around this time. An extensive breeding program to select for preferred type began, leading to the creation of the modern Japanese Akita. In the United States however, the larger, heavier boned Akita were preferred leading to two very different strains of this once single breed. Today in Japan the types have been split into two separate breeds, however overseas some kennel clubs still recognize them as one breed.



The Akita and Shiba are the most famous of the Japanese breeds, and much of the Akita's fame can be attributed to the story of an Akita named Hachiko who for years waited daily at Shibuya station for his dead master's return. While the breed is well known in Japan, its numbers have declined due to its large size and the housing situation in the country.



The FCI Akita standard describes the breed as: “A large-sized dog, sturdily built, well balanced and with much substance; secondary sex characteristics strongly marked, with high nobility and dignity in modesty; constitution tough.” The breed comes in three colors, aka (red), shiro (white), and tora (brindle). Like all the Nihon Ken, the Akita has a double coat made up of protective coarse outer guard hairs, and a fine thick undercoat that is shed seasonally. All colors except white must have urajiro (light cream or white markings or shading) on the sides of the muzzle, on the cheeks, the underside of the jaw, neck, chest, body and tail, and on the inside of the legs. Dogs range in size from 64-70 cm at the withers, and bitches from 58-64 cm (NIPPO, JKC, FCI, with the AKIHO standard being smaller by .3cm due to following old Japanese measurements).



Akita are intelligent, independent dogs, and they can make excellent companions for the individual prepared to give them the attention and exercize they require. They can be territorial, and make reasonable watch dogs, but are not by nature guard dogs or protection dogs.



They are a rare breed even in their native country with yearly registrations of between 2,000 and 2,500 (all registries). The main breed registry is run by the Akita Inu Hozonkai.]]>
Kaeda Year Two Photos 11-20-2011 http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6078/kaeda-year-two-photos-11-20-2011- Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:24:31 -0500 *JackBurton* 6078@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
X-Mas/Festivus Update:

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Your Akita experience? http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6807/your-akita-experience Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:35:03 -0400 PurpleFalcon 6807@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
Hopefully this will help other people too since these are probably questions most people will eventually want the answer to. Most of the questions are aimed at "you" and "your Akita", I want your personal experience as much as possible as well as general breed info. Please specify if your Akita is an AA or a JA.

Question time!

1. What is the difference in temperament and behavior for the American vs. Japanese Akita, is there one?

2. Who does your Akita bond most with? Is it the entire family, a couple individuals or just one person?

3. Does your Akita love to meet new people or are they somewhat wary of strangers?  Do you notice any difference between meeting strangers on the street or strangers in your home?

4. What kind of activity level does your Akita have? Does it prefer to sleep all day or are they excited to go for exercise? How about their endurance, how long can they exercise?

5. Is it true Akita can’t be trusted off leash? – I saw this in a lot of places, I’m assuming it has to do with their high prey drive, liability issues, other dangers and maybe they’re not known for recall? What’s been your experience? (Also, obviously I don’t mean off leash just anywhere. I mean somewhere remote where you won’t be around a lot of people or more then 1 or 2 other dogs.)

6. Dog sports? I'm really interesting in doing some sort of dog sport in the future. I've seen some people do agility with their Akita(someone on this forum and then of course youtube) and it looks like fun. Does anyone else do a dog sport with their Akita?

7. How trainable was/is your Akita? I know they're not as easy to train as a German Shepherd and they're a little easier to train than some of the Ninon ken but....that doesn't really help me a terrible amount since I've owned neither. I mean I kind of get the idea but...why don't you explain how long it took you to learn basic commands and what were your training challenges? How good was your dogs attention span?

8. How good is your dogs recall and how hard did you work with them on it?

9. Can you describe your dogs "independence." I'm assuming this means they don't have to be by your side constantly but, does that mean they just chill on their own all the time? Watch you do stuff Able to entertain themselves when you're busy and can't play?(I don't mean all day, I just mean like you're cleaning the house and the dog wants to play.)

10. Other? Is there anything important about the breed, or special about your dog you want to share? Any insight on what about your lifestyle has made your Akita ownership successful?

If you can answer any of those it'd be really helpful :D

Wow I didn't mean for this to turn into a novel....oops.]]>
Akita inu http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6871/akita-inu Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:47:26 -0400 Lunamyakita 6871@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
I have heard of grace garden's and have been considering contacting garce garden's has anyone got their akita from there? ]]>
Are akitas slow learners? http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6830/are-akitas-slow-learners Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:31:34 -0400 Brego_mellon_nin 6830@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
In a discussion with a friend (who met both Eo and my foster AA Jason), she mentioned, that she thought the akitas were very slow learners. Like if you try to teach them something like "sit" or "high five", they watch you, with a big question mark in their faces. A little goofy... Not that they don't get it, but they seem... well... a bit slow (not unintelligent tho). In a recent thread about akitas, that opinion seemed to shine through in most of the answers on akita training.
Now I have previously asked about things I thought was typical for a breed and been completely wrong, so I'd like to know what you guys think.

Are the akitas slow learners?
Are the AA slower than the average JA? I have always seen the JA as more well... more athletic and active, more quick so to speak, but I may be wrong. I haven't seen the two breeds together.]]>
Oskar's thread: Oskar is (still) gigantic http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5692/oskars-thread-oskar-is-still-gigantic Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:54:10 -0400 shibamistress 5692@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
I'm just thrilled! I have a fair amount of pics of him already, because he is clearly a character--she had more pics of him than any of the other pups! He has a "twin" as there are two boys that look almost the same color/marking wise, and she said these two tend to separate themselves from the rest of the litter and are very funny and outgoing, and into things. I can't wait to meet him! We're leaving on Thurs. evening for the trek from NM to OR and will get him Saturday!

Without further ado, here are pictures of our boy:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4810919165_4e4d7b5379.jpg

Meeting the big dogs: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4811538238_a72b2e669f.jpg

Eating is tiring:
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But the dish makes a good bed:
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Would i be best to buy an akita inu from japan or UK? http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6847/would-i-be-best-to-buy-an-akita-inu-from-japan-or-uk Tue, 11 Oct 2011 15:48:23 -0400 Lunamyakita 6847@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions My Akita ken - FUEN NO OKA http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/5626/my-akita-ken-fuen-no-oka Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:08:38 -0400 chaakita 5626@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
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LA Branch Akiho Fall Picnic Photos http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6859/la-branch-akiho-fall-picnic-photos Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:09:21 -0400 *JackBurton* 6859@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
New Puppy From Kita and Waka
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Stained Glass Japanese Akitas - these were auctioned off for a fundraiser.
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A new red import female from Mr. Yamaguchi
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This pup was from Gobo and Sakura (I'm not sure, so I need to double check)
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Claire and Aaron Mathews (Kaiju Kennels) - The brindle was down to cosplay but the red not so much ;)
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Caught the little guy shaking his head.
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Tomodachi Kita and Ayame - 6 months old.
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Sayuri-go pups 30/10/2010 http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6049/sayuri-go-pups-30102010 Sat, 04 Dec 2010 16:49:48 -0500 Bars 6049@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions
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JACA SHOW -FEB 2012 http://www.nihonken.org/forum/index.php?p=/discussion/6850/jaca-show-feb-2012- Tue, 11 Oct 2011 22:57:15 -0400 *JackBurton* 6850@/forum/index.php?p=/discussions ]]>