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
Health Tests: OFA (hips, eyes)
Location: Southern California, USA
Email: daijisou@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
Junketsu Japanese Akitas
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patella, elbows, eyes, thyroid), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Contact: Steven & Judy Takamatsu
Location: Southern California, USA
Hokkyokusei Kennels Japanese Akitas
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patellas, elbows, eyes, thyroid), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Email: hokkyokuseikennels@gmail.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
Ichigo Japanese Akita Inu Kennels
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patella, elbows, eyes, thyroid), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Location: Tampa, Florida
Phone: (813) 352-4841
Email: mschristinewomack@aol.com
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
Sakura Akitas
Health Tests: OFA (hips, eyes)
Location: Sainte-Martine, Quebec, Canada
Phone: (514) 659-8020
Email: sakuraakitas@gmail.com
Yakumo Sou
Health Tests: OFA (hips, patella, elbows, eyes, thyroid), Amelogenesis Imperfecta
Contact: Kevin Izard-Carroll
Phone: (716) 364-7053
Location: Buffalo, NY
Inactive Breeders
Inactive breeders of JACA may be retired, taking a break or current mentorees awaiting to start their journey as breeders
Kita Kaigansoh Japanese Akitainu
Update: As we are waiting for our keeper puppy (next generation of our line) to grow up and pass health tests, we won’t be breeding until 2024. 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 standard, and to place them in homes that are excited to join our AKIHO & JACA communities; 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
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
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