JACA Breeder Directory
The Japanese Akitainu breeders listed in our directory are all members in good standing who adhere to JACA’s Code of Ethics; they perform required health tests on their breeding stock, offer health guarantees, are willing to support owners for the lifetime of the dogs purchased from them, and they are knowledgable about their pedigrees, the breed standard and health issues that the breed is facing. They do not overbreed to supply public demand, they show their dogs in the conformation ring, and some enter performance sport competitions. In effect, they are reputable and ethical preservation breeders. JACA breeders are not the typical backyard breeders or foreign puppy brokers one might find advertising on third-party websites designed specifically for the dog trade, or other sales websites. The typical JACA breeder does not view breeding as a business or even a supplemental source of income. We encourage you to do your due diligence and learn more about legitimate preservation breeders versus backyard breeders and puppy millers.
Our breeders require interested parties to submit an application to screen buyers since they only produce a few litters a year. Their goals in selecting the right homes are to ensure a good fit between buyer and breed and to find committed owners so that the puppy they bred will not someday end up being re-sold, re-homed, abandoned or surrendered to a shelter without their knowledge. Some of our breeders will even pay for a year of JACA membership where you will find newbies and veterans ready to share their experiences and knowledge and to welcome you to the joys of being a Japanese Akitainu owner!
Active Breeders
Daiji Sou Japanese Akitas
This is a young family in the OC who love Japanese Akitainu, especially the toras (brindles)! Although they have dabbled in western conformation rings and register their dogs with AKC and UKC, their heart and soul is with the country of origin’s Akitainu Hozonkai (AKIHO). They have had two AKIHO Tokuyuu females as their foundation stock, and their line continues to do well in AKIHO and AKC shows. But most importantly, they maintain excellent relationships with the extended Daiji Sou family of owners. In his spare time, Tae intensively studies Japanese Akitainu pedigrees so his input on imports and potential breeding pairs is highly valued among JACA and AKIHO North America members. In fact, his keen eye has earned him the nickname “Brindle Sensei.”
Health Tests: OFA (hips, eyes)
Location: Southern California, USA
Email: daijisou@gmail.com
Futago Kennels
Futago Kennels is a joint effort between two identical twin sisters who are passionate about the Japanese Akitainu. Our mission is to help preserve this beautiful breed, produce sound dogs, and respect the country of origin. All of our breeding dogs are OFA CHIC certified. So far, our dogs have earned Trick Dog and Fast CAT titles and have taken nose work, weightpull, dock diving, and disc dog classes. On the side, we even do bikejoring! We are thankful for our mentors who guide us during our journey. Please feel free to visit the Futago Kennels Facebook page for the most current information about our Akitainu and our breeding program.
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patellas, elbows, eyes, thyroid), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Location: Ohio
Email: futagokennels.info@gmail.com
Hokkyokusei Kennels Japanese Akitas
Hokkyokusei Kennels was founded in 2016 and is located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Our goal is to breed for the total dog. As such, our dogs are titled in conformation, agility, rally, obedience, trick dog, precision coursing, and nose work, and registered with AKIHO and UKC, and recorded in AKC’s Foundation Stock Services. Health, structure, temperament, and overall versatility are paramount for our breeding program. We invite you to check out this versatile breed. If you are looking for a puppy or have questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Visit our website or like us on our Facebook page.
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patellas, elbows, eyes, thyroid), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Email: hokkyokuseikennels@gmail.com
Ichigo Japanese Akita Inu Kennels
Ichigo Japanese Akitainu Kennels is devoted to the preservation of the historic breed, the Japanese Akitainu. Our kennel is committed to health testing and preserving the breed through responsible breeding, education and showing our dogs in AKC, UKC, IABCA and AKIHO shows across the United States. Our dogs are champion titled in AKC, UKC, IABCA and FCI. They are AKC, UKC, FCI and AKIHO registered, OFA health tested and certified and DNA tested. We have red, white and brindles in our kennels and specialize in the beautiful and majestic white Japanese Akitainu. Please visit our website and Facebook page.
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patella, elbows, eyes, thyroid), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Location: Tampa, Florida
Phone: (813) 352-4841
Email: mschristinewomack@aol.com
Junketsu Japanese Akitainu
We are two people who are crazy about the Akitainu breed. Steven is the President of Akitainu Hozonkai (AKIHO) North American Branch. Judy is President of the Japanese Akitainu Club of America (JACA). All our dogs, champions and pets, young and old, are loved and spoiled equally. We maintain excellent relationships with all of our puppy buyers, and support our litters for life. As their human grandparents, we have even been known to host dogs we bred at our “Junketsu Spa” when their families go out of town. We do health certs before breeding our Tokuyuu-winning and champion-titled dogs with AKIHO, AKC FSS and UKC registration and pedigrees. Some of our Akitainu are also titled in NACSW and AKC nose work and AKC Fast CAT. Follow us on our Facebook page or check out our website www.junketsukennels.com.
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patella, elbows, eyes, thyroid), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Location: Southern California, USA
Kaiju Kennels Japanese Akitas
Health Tests: OFA (hips, eyes, thyroid, cardiac, dentition), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Location: Buena Park, CA
Phone: 661-KAIJUSO (661-524-5876)
Email: info@kaijukennels.com
QueSera Japanese Akitas
Producing AKIHO-registered litters just outside of Dallas, John and Carol have been longtime and active members of AKIHO North America, JACA and the Heart of Texas (HOT) Akita clubs.
Health Tests: OFA (hips, eyes)
Contact: John & Carol Speier
Location: Waxahachie, TX
Phone: (214) 208-3038
Email: queseraja@hotmail.com
Sakura Akitas
Health Tests: OFA (hips, eyes)
Location: Sainte-Martine, Quebec, Canada
Phone: (514) 659-8020
Email: sakuraakitas@gmail.com
Shiranui Kennels
We are a small, Virginia-based kennel in love with brindle Japanese Akitainu. Our breeding dogs are titled in AKIHO (Tokuyuu) and UKC (Champion) conformation, as well as nose work, trick dog, precision coursing and Barn Hunt. They are hip, eye, and thyroid certified before breeding. Our first priority for any breeding is producing healthy dogs with good temperament. We are members in good standing with both the Japanese Akitainu Club of America and AKIHO North America. Above all, our dogs are spoiled pets who rule the household and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Feel free to like our Facebook page or check out our website!
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patella, elbows, eyes, thyroid), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Location: Suffolk, Virginia
Email: info@shiranuikennels.com
Yakumo Sou
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patella, elbows, eyes, thyroid), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Contact: Kevin Izard-Carroll
Phone: (716) 364-7053
Location: Buffalo, NY
On Hiatus
Inactive breeders of JACA may be retired, taking a break or current mentorees awaiting to start their journey as breeders but we list them as a courtesy since they are still available to answer questions about the breed or their breeding program.
Kita Kaigansoh Japanese Akitainu
Update: As we are waiting for our keeper puppy (next generation of our line) to mature and pending health testing results, we will hopefully have breeding plans for 2024-2025. We are a small AKIHO-registered kennel located in Northern California. Our titled-breeding female is registered with AKIHO, UKC & AKC (Foundation Stock Service). Our goals are: to breed healthy pups that conform to the AKIHO and AKC standards and to place them in homes that are excited to join our AKIHO & JACA communities, to remain respectful of our breed community’s culture as well as the country of origin; to maintain our commitment to following our clubs’ code of ethics and recommended guidelines; to promote this wonderful breed in North America.
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patella, elbows, eyes, thyroid)
Location: Northern California, USA
Email: kitakaigansoh@gmail.com
Facebook page: Kita Kaigansoh Japanese Akitainu
Kitsunebi Kensha
Health Tests: OFA (hips, eyes, thyroid)
Location: Orangeburg, South Carolina
Phone: (803) 534-0504
Email: kitsunebikensha@gmail.com
Hyozan Japanese Akitas
Health Tests: OFA (hips, eyes)
Location: Texas, USA
Phone: (214) 354-5097
Email: hyozan58@hotmail.com
Minami Kennels
Health Tests: OFA (hips, eyes)
Location: Houston, TX
Phone: (713) 518-2660
Email: minamikennels@gmail.com
Taiheiyo-Kensha Japanese Akitas
Health Tests: OFA (hips, eyes)
Location: Southern California, USA
Email: taiheiyo@verizon.net