Read About Akita Breeder

ImageAkita Breeder will provide you with a healthy, loving, loyal pet. Here's everything you need to know about these breeders.

Akita Breeder -- Facts

  1. Professional Affiliations:

    The Akita Club of America (AKC) and The Japanese Akita Club of America promote responsible breeding and ownership of Akitas.
  2. Why Use a Breeder:

    A good breeder will help you in your decision making process and will have the papers needed to select a good dog. Using a breeder assures you that your dog is bred with care.
  3. How to Find:

    You can find a good breeder through an online Akita breeder's network, a local kennel club, or you can attend dog shows.
  4. What to Expect:

    Just as you will have many questions to make sure you are dealing with a reputable breeder, a reputable breeder will also have a questionnaire for you to fill out. You should expect them to ask you many questions about your lifestyle and your reason for wanting an Akita.
  5. Breeder's Surroundings:

    Look for an indication that the breeder is a member of a kennel club and, preferably, an Akita Club. Look for pictures of him in dog shows, membership certificates, etc. This will allow you to see that he truly cares about the breed. When shown the puppy area, look for cleanliness and how the puppies are handled. You want a puppy that has been handled with love and care, not aggression.

Akita Breeder - Newborn Facts

  1. Average Number of Newborns Delivered at Birth:

    Litter sizes can be from 3-12 puppies. The average size is 7 or 8.
  2. Age To Be Sold:

    Akitas can be sold in 6-8 weeks.
  3. What to Look For in a Newborn:

    You should check to see if the puppy is outgoing and friendly. They should get along well with littermates. Some physical attributes you should look for are a curled tail, black lips, black nose, and black eye rims. They should look well fed, but their belly should not be distended. Make sure they have no visible signs of limping.
  4. Registry:

    They should be registered in the working class with the AKC.
  5. AKC Recognized Characteristics:

    ImageThe Akita standard defines a minimum size for males at 25 inches and females at 23 inches. They are heavy boned and have large masses. They have curled takes and triangular faces. The ears should stand erect without drooping. Akitas have two coats; an undercoat of short soft hair, and an out coat with longer, coarser hair. These coats can be any color and they can be two different colors.
  6. Expense to Purchase Newborn:

    A good breeder will charge you $500 - $1000 for an Akita puppy.
  7. Dam and Sire Information of your Newborn:

    Make sure you see papers on both the dam and sire. Both should have had their hips and eyes examined in the past year. Both should have OFA and CERF certifications.

Akita Breeder - Concerns

  1. Breeder Reputation:

    Look for a breeder who breeds Akitas for a hobby. Too many are just out to make as much money as possible; therefore they are not as careful about health issues when they are breeding. A good breeder will breed for health and temperament.
  2. Pet Health:

    Akitas may have problems with hip displaysia and eye problems. You should ask for OFA and CERF certification on both parents.
  3. Assurances:

    Along with the certifications on the parents, a good breeder will also supply you with vet records, including vaccines. Also, ask what guarantee he offers.