+ 5 – New Japanese Imports In December 2011 and January 2012 we made two trips to Japan and consequently increased the breeding stock of our kennel by 5 excellent Akitas:

Gohime Go – a magnificent young red female, who won 2nd place in waka-inu (junior) class (20 participants) at the National Akita Championship Show held by AKIHO headquarters in Beppu, Japan, on 4 December 2011. more photos >> Takarabune Go – a 6-month old red male with huge show potential. more photos >> Koki Go – a very charming 5-month old red male, representative of a new Akita Inu blood line which – until now - was not present outside of Japan. more photos >>   Kokouhomaru Go – an 8-month old brindle male, recognized by breed specialists as the best still growing brindle Akita male of the last 10 years.   more photos >>   Suzu Go – a 6.5-year old red female with an outstanding list of show winnings: winner of Soken Isseki (1st) at the 116th Honbuten (National Akita Championship Show), winner of Seiken Tokuyu-Isseki (1st) Honbu-sho at the 118th Honbuten, and MEIYOSHO winner (the highest honorary title Akitas may obtain in Japan, and therefore in the world, which reflects the dog’s perfection and giving it the right to be called “breed specimen”) at the 125th Honbuten on 4 December 2011. more photos >>   Information on pedigrees and pictures are coming soon. We’ll always keep fond memories of recently passed away Mr. Miyauchi, who was the owner of incomparable Gohime Go, Takarabune Go and Suzu Go. Knowing about his fatal illness, he allowed us to purchase these dogs, entrusting us to take care about them. For many years Mr. Miyauchi was considered by his colleagues as the best Akita breeder in Japan.