Find an Akita Puppy (Breeders by State)

Finding an Akita puppy is a real challenge. I can’t count the number of times people have asked me for advice. Therefore, I have created this resource for you. You will find the best ways to buy an Akita puppy and a list of breeders for each of the 50 states.

You should only buy a dog from a responsible and caring breeder and avoid puppy mills or unreliable backyard breeders, no matter how long the process can be. Otherwise, you increase your chances of getting an unhealthy or problematic dog. It is better to visit the kennel, ask questions about the breeding process, and interact with the puppy. A veterinarian should have seen the puppy and its mom before your visit.

At the end of the article, I have added a few tips to help you find the perfect puppy and get ready to welcome your new pet home.

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12 ways to find an Akita puppy to buy near you

1. AKC Marketplace
2. AKC breeders
3. UKC breeders
4. CKC breeders
5. Good Dog breeders
6. PuppySpot
7. NextDayPets
8. PuppyFind
9. PuppyFinder
10. Lancaster Puppies
11. Greenfield Puppies
12. Local breeders

I understand that many families are exclusively looking for a puppy to buy. It can make a lot of sense if you want your future pet to get used to their future environment from a very young age. And also, let’s be honest, although they are way more work in the first months, puppies are adorable!

AKC Marketplace

The American Kennel Club (AKC) is the most famous kennel club in the US. The AKC Marketplace is their online puppy ads service. You will find available puppies and even puppies about to be born bred by AKC registered breeders only. Although puppies found here are a bit pricier than the average, there is a better chance that AKC registered breeders will take great care of their dogs and puppies. And it’s also the best place to go if you want a purebred dog (whether you want your pet to be registered or not).

It is also possible to create an alert to get a notification when new Akita puppies become available.

See if any Akita puppies are available on the AKC Marketplace now (you will be redirected to the Akita page on their website).

American Kennel Club breeders

Not every AKC registered breeder will use the AKC marketplace to sell their puppies. If you want to be proactive and increase your chances of getting a puppy, you can go on the Akita breeder directory and contact breeders in your area. You will be able to find out if they have available puppies or at least if you can put your name on the waiting list for the next litter.

Here is the link to the breeder directory of The Akita Club of America.

United Kennel Club breeders

The United Kennel Club (UKC) is the second most popular kennel club in the US. The AKC is more focused on conformation to breed standards, where the UKC is more performance-oriented. On their website, there is a tool where you can search for breeders that have litters or have previously registered litters. It’s possible to search by breed and state.

Find UKC Akita breeders (you will be redirected to the UKC breeder search engine).

Canadian Kennel Club breeders

If you live in Canada or are willing to travel there to get your puppy, the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is a good resource. Although they do not have a marketplace like the American Kennel Club, you will find a breeder directory with contact information.

Here is the link to the Akita breeder directory of the Canadian Kennel Club. You will also find the name of the national club and a link to its website (if available). It’s worth examining if they advertise puppies for sale or have another breeder directory.

Good Dog breeder directory

You can also look for a breeder near you on the Good Dog breeder directory. To be listed on the Good Dog website, breeders must go through an in-depth screening focusing on breeding practices and environment, the physical and mental health of the dogs and puppies, and their selling policies.

It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do your research, but it’s already a step in the right direction.

Online Marketplaces

It is possible to find puppies for sale on specialized websites. It is a very convenient solution, and some reputable (and even AKC registered) breeders use these online marketplaces to sell their puppies. But it is essential to be aware that they are also a tool used by many puppy mills and backyard breeders to sell their dogs. Even scammers pretend to have puppies to sell but disappear after receiving a deposit from potential buyers. I would highly recommend that you read the next section of this article explaining how to differentiate a reputable breeder from a bad one.

Out of the following websites, PuppySpot seems to be the most proactive when it comes to working exclusively with responsible breeders. They promise that they don’t associate with puppy mills by screening all the breeders and accepting less than 10% of all applicants. They also require a health check for every puppy sold through their platform and provide new parents with a special AKC registration package. This collaboration with the American Kennel Club signifies that PuppySpot is serious about breeding standards and dogs’ well-being.

• See Akita puppies on PuppySpot (you will be redirected to the Akita page on their website).

The breeder screening process isn’t as strict for the puppy ads sites below. Even if they could be trying their best to vet sellers and have honest and reputable breeders on their platform, it remains your responsibility to make sure you are dealing with one.

Some very obvious red flags should be a very low price, a seller being okay with you taking a puppy under eight weeks old home, the recommendation to get the puppy shipped to you, the impossibility to visit the kennel and meet with the breeder in person, a lack of transparency or knowledge about the breed. Before making any decision, if you decide to get your puppy from one of these websites, please read the next section to be sure to buy from a good, loving, reputable breeder.

• See Akita puppies on NextDayPets (you will be redirected to the Akita page on their website).
• See Akita puppies on PuppyFind (you will be redirected to the Akita page on their website).
• See Akita puppies on PuppyFinder (you will be redirected to the Akita page on their website).
• See Akita puppies on Lancaster Puppies (you will be redirected to the Akita page on their website).
• See Akita puppies on Greenfield Puppies (you will be redirected to the Akita page on their website). They also have mixed breed puppies.

Some of these websites will allow you to add an alert to be notified when new puppies are available.

Local breeders

Finally, you could always search for local breeders that are not registered with any kennel club. If none of the previous solutions have worked, it could be worth doing this quick Google search.

Akita Breeders in the US

The following directory is meant to help you find your dream puppy. But the breeders of these pages haven’t been vetted by our team. Therefore, their presence here does not guarantee the quality of their breeding process. Read the last section of the article regarding how to tell if a breeder is trustworthy.

Breeders in Alabama

We have not found any Akita breeder in Alabama.

Breeders in Alaska

Ali’i AK Kennels

• Contact: Victoria L McConnell
• Location: Wasilla, AK 99654
• Phone: 907-357-0676
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.akinukennel.com/
• Member of: AKC, Akita Club of America

Olga Tatarenko

• Contact: Olga Tatarenko
• Location: Delta Junction, AK 99737
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 907-803-1005
• Website: https://saintbernardpups.com/index.html
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Arizona

AZ Akitas

• Contact: James Duke
• Location: Mesa, AZ 85204
• Phone: 602-625-7726
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/james-duke-101812
• Member of: AKC

Serenity’s Shibas & Akitas

• Contact: Laurie Cribbs
• Location: Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
• Phone: 808-264-4264
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/serenitys-shibas-akitas
• Member of: AKC

SONDAISA AKITAS

• Contact: Colleen Sullivan
• Location: Phoenix, AZ
• Phone: 503-307-6705
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://sondaisaakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

SunDevil Akitas

• Contact: Amy Huenneke
• Location: Chandler, AZ
• Phone: 480-861-8223
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.sundevilakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Breeders in Arkansas

AKC Akitas Arkansas

• Contact: Brent Bryant
• Location: Fort Smith, AR
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/akc-akitas-arkansas-arkansas#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Shinto Akitas

• Contact: Robert Moore
• Location: Northwest, AR
• Phone: 479-285-0284
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.shintoakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Sovereign Akitas

• Contact: Carol Friedman
• Location: Hot Springs, AR
• Phone: 501-276-1644
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://sovereignakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in California

DREAM-HI AKITAS

• Contact: Kristina Rickard
• Location: Bella Vista, CA
• Phone: 530-524-5436
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Christian Sanchez

• Contact: Christian Sanchez
• Location: Anaheim, CA 92802
• Phone: 714-624-4172
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/christian-sanchez-124069
• Member of: AKC

Elite Akitas

• Contact: Dale Johnson
• Location: San Dimas, CA 91773
• Phone: 626-569-5664
• Website: http://www.eliteakitas.com
• Member of: AKC

HEART & SOUL AKITAS

• Contact: Liddy Kammer
• Location: Corona, CA
• Phone: 951-870-0220
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Joseph Rios

• Contact: Joseph Rios
• Location: Chula Vista, CA 91910
• Phone: 619-480-8782
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/joseph-rios-122243
• Member of: AKC

Kiseki Akitas

• Contact: Linda Logan
• Location: CA
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/KisekiAkita/
• Member of: Good Dog

KOBU AKITAS

• Contact: Susan Cargill
• Location: San Bernadino, CA
• Phone: 909-473-9966
• Website: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Lyseight’s Akitas

• Contact: Michael Lyseight
• Location: Yorba Linda, CA 92887
• Phone: 562-290-2137
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/lyseights-akitas
• Member of: AKC

Mesa Akitas

• Contact: Frederick Williams Mesa
• Location: San Leandro, CA 94578
• Phone: 510-219-0467
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://mesa-akitas.square.site/
• Member of: AKC

Mojo Akitas

• Contact: Stacey Borrmann
• Location: Gilroy, CA 95021
• Phone: 408-842-4140
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.mojoakitas.com
• Member of: AKC, Akita Club of America

Presidio Akitas

• Contact: Tracy West
• Location: San Francisco, CA
• Phone: 415-752-0638
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/presidio-akitas-california#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Rachel Morrisey

• Contact: Rachel Morrisey
• Location: Beaumont, CA 92223
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/rachel-morrisey-116563
• Member of: AKC

Ryan Johnston’s Akitas

• Contact: Ryan Johnston
• Location: Nevada County, CA
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/ryan-johnstons-akitas-california#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

SOCAL AMERICAN AKITAS USA

• Contact: David Mcalister
• Location: San Ysidro, CA 92173
• Phone: 619-480-8782
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/socalamericanakitasusa
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Colorado

Bijou Akitas of Colorado

• Contact: DeAnna Davis
• Location: Byers, CO 80103
• Phone: 303-217-3340
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/bijou-akitas
• Member of: AKC

Blue Horizon Akitas

• Contact: Leslie Allen
• Location: Denver, CO 80211
• Phone: 720-318-6270
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/bluehorizonakitas
• Member of: AKC

Carmona Akita’s

• Contact: Kristen Carmona
• Location: Aurora, CO 80014
• Phone: 720-291-2919
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/carmona-akitas
• Member of: AKC

Colorado Springs Akitas

• Contact: Cera Osborne
• Location: Colorado Springs, CO
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/colorado-springs-akitas-colorado#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Denver Akitas

• Contact: Shawna Silz
• Location: Fort Morgan, CO 80701
• Phone: 303-941-0111
• Website: http://www.denverakitas.com
• Member of: AKC

DO-HA AKITAS

• Contact: Kristi Skipper
• Location: Strasburg, CO
• Phone: 720-278-5153
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://doha-akitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

DUNE AKITAS

• Contact: Richard and Karen Shaw
• Location: Montrose, CO
• Phone: 720-323-8068
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.duneakitas.com
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Jacqueline’s Akitas

• Contact: Jacqueline Newton
• Location: Evergreen, CO
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/jacquelines-akitas-colorado#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Runtel Akitas

• Contact: Dale Parks
• Location: Denver, CO 80233
• Phone: 303-641-1779
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/delbert-parks-104009
• Member of: AKC

Top Notch Akitas of Colorado Springs LLC.

• Contact: Sadie Kovash
• Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80920
• Phone: 850-520-1675
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/sadie-kovash-118790
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Connecticut

Gonza Akitas

• Contact: Angel Gonzalez
• Location: Bridgeport, CT
• Phone: 203-504-4068
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://youtube.com/channel/UC5jcfVsdDK5fapVSGG4UN9A
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

MAJESTIK AKITAS

• Contact: Barry & Leanne Moran
• Location: Coventry, CT
• Phone: 860-268-1321
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

NUTMEG AKITAS

• Contact: Lonny and Marc Cohen
• Location: Lebanon, CT
• Phone: 203-631-2460
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Shogitai Akitas

• Contact: Linda Bacco
• Location: Winsted, CT 06098
• Phone: 860-379-1594
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.shogitaiakitas.com
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Delaware

We have not found any Akita breeder in Delaware.

Breeders in Florida

239 Sunshine Akita

• Contact: Denise DeMilio
• Location: Cape Coral, FL 33914
• Phone: 239-321-4457
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.239sunshineakita.com/
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Christina Simon

• Contact: Christina Simon
• Location: Belleview, FL 34420
• Phone: 352-233-5888
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/christina-simon-85749
• Member of: AKC

Crystal Lake Akita

• Contact: Joseph Laroche
• Location: Lake Hamilton, FL 33851
• Phone: 863-521-0962
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/crystal-lake-akita-florida
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Mark Little

• Contact: Mark Little
• Location: Wimauma, FL 33598
• Phone: 813-335-8828
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/mark-little-96967
• Member of: AKC

Niko’s American Akitas

• Contact: Nicholas Johnson
• Location: Daytona Beach, FL
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/nikos-american-akitas-florida#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Sundara Akitas

• Contact: Marina Celio
• Location: Bayshore Gardens, FL
• Phone: 941-298-3542
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/marinasakitas/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Vomplatken

• Contact: Michael Haas
• Location: Volusia County, FL
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/vomplatken-florida#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Georgia

Amani’s Akitas

• Contact: Umar Taqqee
• Location: GA
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/amanis-akitas-georgia#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

TITAN AKITAS

• Contact: Cory Crayton
• Location: Bogart, GA
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://titanakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

CAS AKITAS

• Contact: Cindy Smith
• Location: Senoia, GA
• Phone: 770-316-1657
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

JMC Brown Akitas

• Contact: Jeffrey Brown
• Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
• Phone: 678-437-8737
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/jmcbrown
• Member of: AKC

LONDON AKITAS

• Contact: James Perry Taylor
• Location: McDonough, GA
• Phone: 678-759-1601
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.londonakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

PureBred Akitas

• Contact: Demetrius Bradshaw
• Location: Fayetteville, GA 30214
• Phone: 678-788-5466
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/purebred-akitas-98462
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Hawaii

We have not found any Akita breeder in Hawaii.

Breeders in Idaho

CROWN ROYAL AKITAS

• Contact: Ingrid Linerud Strom
• Location: Athol, ID
• Phone: 509-202-5086
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://crownroyalakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Paradise Akitas

• Contact: Kathryn Petrina
• Location: Hope, ID
• Phone: 208-610-4740
• Email: paradiseakitas@gmail
• Website: https://paradiseakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Breeders in Illinois

GEKKO AKITAS

• Contact: Monica Colvin
• Location: Lebanon, IL 60805
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://gekkoakitas.homestead.com/index.html
• Member of: Akita Club of America

OKAMI AKITAS

• Contact: Linda Wolf
• Location: Peotone, IL
• Phone: 708-528-2922
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://okamiakita.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Premier Akitas

• Contact: Chifontae Thurman
• Location: Evergreen Park, IL 60805
• Phone: 773-791-9487
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/chifontae-thurman-119102
• Member of: AKC

SUMMIT AKITAS

• Contact: James and Cecilia Carmean
• Location: Grant Park, IL
• Phone: 210-739-2656
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

TANAGER AKITAS

• Contact: Danielle Gutelius
• Location: Elwood, IL
• Phone: 815-774-0041
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://tanagerakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Tokuguay Akitas

• Contact: Samantha Siekerman
• Location: Rockford, IL
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.tokuguayakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Indiana

Audacious Akitas

• Contact: Michael Fox
• Location: Kokomo, IN
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/audacious-akitas-indiana
• Member of: Good Dog

BleuMoon Akitas

• Contact: RoxAnne Beery
• Location: Mentone, IN
• Phone: 574-353-7225
• Website: https://bleumoonakitas.pbwebs.com/
• Member of: Good Dog

CADES AKITAS

• Contact: Angela Miller
• Location: Lebanon, IN
• Phone: 765-325-2187
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://cadesakitas.homestead.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Gail’s Akitas

• Contact: Gail Baize
• Location: IN
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/gails-akitas-indiana#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Gallant Akitas

• Contact: Jessika Rosas
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Phone: 702-372-7419
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/gallant-akitas-indiana
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

KUROI KAO AKITAS

• Contact: Priscilla McCune
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
• Phone: 317-849-1890
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.kuroikao.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Mariah Akitas

• Contact: Maria Cogell
• Location: Indianapolis, IN 46239
• Phone: 317-800-0830
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://mariahakitas.com/
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Nepenthe Akitas

• Contact: Christa Knoll
• Location: Indianapolis, IN 46250
• Phone: 317-514-3903
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/christa-knoll-94177
• Member of: AKC

Sacred Acres Akitas

• Contact: Melissa Beery
• Location: Mentone, IN 46539
• Phone: 574-353-7225
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/melissa-beery-74596
• Member of: AKC

Scooby Shadow

• Contact: Scooby Shadow
• Location: South Bend, IN 46614
• Phone: 574-216-3879
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.scoobyshadow.com/
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Iowa

Andrea Koenen

• Contact: Andrea Koenen
• Location: Rock Valley, IA 51247
• Phone: 605-408-6569
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/andrea-koenen
• Member of: AKC

True blue Akita’s

• Contact: Todd Schippers
• Location: Searsboro, IA 50242
• Phone: 641-888-0619
• Website: https://trueblueakitas.godaddysites.com/
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Kansas

Akitas by Denali

• Contact: Fred Hagerman
• Location: Rush Center, KS
• Phone: 785-259-2707
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.akita.net/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Ruiz Family’s Akita’s

• Contact: Savanna Ruiz
• Location: Olathe, KS
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/ruiz-familys-akitas-kansas#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Kentucky

Fuzzy babies

• Contact: William T BUNDY
• Location: Burlington, KY 41005
• Phone: 859-380-9655
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/fuzzy-babies
• Member of: AKC

Middleton Akitas

• Contact: Telah Middleton
• Location: Mt Washington, KY
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/middleton-akitas-kentucky
• Member of: Good Dog

MIDNITE AKITAS

• Contact: Lynn Morgan
• Location: Richmond, KY
• Phone: 859-527-3360
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in Louisiana

Big Easy Akitas

• Contact: Julia Pierce
• Location: New Orleans, LA 70119
• Phone: 504-919-1381
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/bigeasyakitas
• Member of: AKC

Mikiros Akitas

• Contact: Mike Broman
• Location: Alexandria, LA
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/mikiros-akitas-louisiana#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Onyx Akitas

• Contact: Sterling Milton
• Location: River Ridge, LA
• Phone: 504-669-3188
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in Maine

Firestarter Akitas

• Contact: Sara Leahy
• Location: South China, ME
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/firestarter-akitas-maine
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Maryland

Asian Bears LLC

• Contact: Alan Albrecht
• Location: Westernport, MD 21562
• Phone: 717-447-5005
• Website: https://asianbears.net/
• Member of: AKC

Capital Akita

• Contact: Tim Eades
• Location: Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
• Phone: 301-583-1020
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/capital-akita
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

COUNTRY CRITTERS

• Contact: Debbie Morgan
• Location: MD
• Phone: 410-206-4851
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Purnell’s Akitas

• Contact: Amanda Purnell
• Location: East New Market, MD
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/purnells-akitas-maryland#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

SHOGUN AKITAS

• Contact: Clothilda Harvey
• Location: Brandywine, MD 20613
• Phone: 443-277-1455
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/shogunakitas-harveyserenityfarm
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Massachusetts

SCAPE SHORE AKITAS

• Contact: Natalia Dougherty
• Location: Brewster, MA
• Phone: 508-896-5144
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

MERAKI AKITAS

• Contact: Casey Leigh Beauvais
• Location: Pembroke, MA
• Phone: 781-588-2190
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://m.facebook.com/Meraki-Akitas-107790428249634/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in Michigan

AVALON AKITAS

• Contact: Dawn Hubbard
• Location: Dewitt, MI
• Phone: 586-946-3353
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Chelsea’s Akitas

• Contact: Shawn Piccone
• Location: Deerfield, MI
• Phone: 330-447-6685
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://chelseasakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Donna Seavolt’s Akita Puppies

• Contact: Donna Seavolt
• Location: Eaton County, MI
• Phone: 517-490-1441
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/DonnasAkitas/
• Member of: Good Dog

Joe Haynes

• Contact: Joe Haynes
• Location: Detroit, MI 48234
• Phone: 313-573-4246
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/joe-haynes-120396
• Member of: AKC

Keith White/Scarlet Eagle Breeding

• Contact: Keith White
• Location: Detroit, MI 48219
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/keith-white-121382
• Member of: AKC

Moonlair Akitas

• Contact: Janet Bernardino
• Location: Northville, MI
• Phone: 248-437-0752
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.moonlairakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog

O’RYAN AKITAS

• Contact: Rita Biddle
• Location: Eagle, MI
• Phone: 517-626-6844
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

PAMARK’S AKITAS

• Contact: Pamela Kunnath
• Location: New Boston, MI
• Phone: 734-636-6700
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in Minnesota

Adam Krotzer

• Contact: Adam Krotzer
• Location: Akeley, MN 56433
• Phone: 218-252-1225
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.countryakitas.com/
• Member of: AKC

COUNTRYSIDE AKITAS

• Contact: Becky Bullard
• Location: Gilroy, MN
• Phone: 218-371-6096
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.countrysideakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in Mississippi

CONSTELLATION AKITA

• Contact: Sarah Rosencrans
• Location: Marietta, MS 38856
• Phone: 662-523-3533
• Website: http://www.marketplace.akc.org/constellationakitas
• Member of: AKC

Crossway Akitas & Whippets

• Contact: Jennifer Dellos
• Location: Holly Springs, MS
• Phone: 936-217-3824
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferdellos
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Michael Jones

• Contact: Michael Jones
• Location: Ellisville, MS 39437
• Phone: 601-580-0338
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/michael-jones-72105
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Missouri

Awesome Paws of Missouri

• Contact: Lisa Newman
• Location: Trenton, MO 64683
• Phone: 660-635-0038
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://awesomepawsofmissouri.com/
• Member of: AKC

Gateway West Akitas

• Contact: Lloyd Thompson
• Location: Saint Louis, MO 63113
• Phone: 314-517-8790
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/lloyd-thompson-104096
• Member of: AKC

Kamikaze Akitas

• Contact: David Pollack
• Location: Cuba, MO
• Phone: 573-578-6174
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://kamikazeakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

MARSHA FREEMAN

• Contact: MARSHA FREEMAN
• Location: Mountain Grove, MO 65711
• Phone: 417-259-2015
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://hiddenacresakitas.com
• Member of: AKC

Royal Kennels

• Contact: Bob Peniston
• Location: Chillicothe, MO 64601
• Phone: 660-973-6620
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.royalacd.com
• Member of: AKC

The Akita Bear’s Ruff house!

• Contact: Kristeena Williams
• Location: MO
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/the-akita-bears-ruff-house-missouri#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

TLC Akitas

• Contact: Ashley Vadnais
• Location: Chillicothe, MO 64601
• Phone: 660-247-2877
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.tlcakitas.com/
• Member of: AKC

Wicked Antler Kennels

• Contact: Tory & Pam Iverson
• Location: Licking, MO 65542
• Phone: 573-397-1150
• Website: https://wickedantlerkennels.com
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Montana

Big Sky Akita’s

• Contact: Ervin and Carolyn Miller
• Location: Fort Shaw, MT 59443
• Phone: 406-402-6058
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/ervin-miller-104699
• Member of: AKC

Mountain Meadow Ranch

• Contact: Kate Sousa
• Location: Huson, MT
• Phone: 406-370-1490
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://mountainmeadowmastiffsandakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Nebraska

Robert C. Cline

• Contact: Robert C. Cline
• Location: Sidney, NE
• Phone: 713-806-6011
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in Nevada

Ishikawa Akita’s

• Contact: Shauna Ishikawa
• Location: Las Vegas, NV
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/ishikawa-akitas-nevada#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Kicho Na Akitas

• Contact: Cindy Jones
• Location: NV
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/kicho-na-akitas-nevada#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in New Hampshire

NAKODO AKITAS

• Contact: Keith Venezia
• Location: Candia, NH
• Phone: 603-483-8087
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.nakodoakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in New Jersey

APEXX AKITAS

• Contact: Ron Durant
• Location: Rahway, NJ 07065
• Phone: 732-850-5435
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.apexxakitas.com/
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Arlen Saxton

• Contact: Arlen Saxton
• Location: West Deptford, NJ 08096
• Phone: 856-343-8012
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/arlen-saxton-95225
• Member of: AKC

Elizabeth Hughes

• Contact: Elizabeth Hughes
• Location: Williamstown, NJ 08094
• Phone: 856-417-5159
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/elizabeth-hughes-121131
• Member of: AKC

Excel Shu-Ku Akitas

• Contact: Linda Ingemi
• Location: Hammonton, NJ
• Phone: 609-561-9394
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.akitapup.com/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

KOTI BEAR AKITAS

• Contact: Chris Koenitz & Cheryl Tice
• Location: Mendham, NJ
• Phone: 973-927-2857
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.akitabreeder.org/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in New Mexico

Aces-Up Akitas

• Contact: Michael & Dr. Wenny Bauman
• Location: Santa Fe, NM
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.aces-upakitas.com
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

SouthWest Akitas

• Contact: Demetrius Brandon
• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87108
• Phone: 505-750-7313
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.southwestakitas.com
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in New York

ABSOLUTE AKITAS

• Contact: Brenda Van Camp
• Location: Lewiston,  NY
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

BIG BENZ AKITAS

• Contact: Jolene, Lynny and Dave Benzinger
• Location: Lawtons,  NY
• Phone: 716-337-0236
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.bigbenzakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Butternut Creek Akitas

• Contact: Robert Przekop
• Location: Morris, NY 13808
• Phone: 607-263-2094
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/robert-przekop-76876
• Member of: AKC

Prospect Ridge Akitas

• Contact: Jamie Goodrich
• Location: NY
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/prospect-ridge-akitas-new-york#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in North Carolina

Blue Ridge Akitas

• Contact: Alicia Peterson
• Location: Burnsville, NC 28714
• Phone: 828-284-0641
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/blueridgeakitas
• Member of: AKC

DEREK TRUAX

• Contact: Derek Truax
• Location: Hickory, NC 28602
• Phone: 828-404-5573
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/derek-truax-8799
• Member of: AKC

Miyo Ken

• Contact: Erin Moye
• Location: Hubert, NC
• Phone: 910-467-6432
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/people/Miyo-Ken-Akitas/100057617794278/
• Member of: Good Dog

Peery Wells

• Contact: Peery Wells
• Location: Reidsville, NC 27320
• Phone: 336-348-6648
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/peery-wells-56511
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in North Dakota

We have not found any Akita breeder in North Dakota.

Breeders in Ohio

Akitas of Oak Springs

• Contact: Rachel Hiser
• Location: Amanda, OH 43102
• Phone: 614-361-7414
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/akitas-oak-springs
• Member of: AKC

Atekoja Akita

• Contact: Yusuf Atekoja
• Location: Canal Winchester, OH 43110
• Phone: 614-584-4115
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/yusuf-atekoja-113576
• Member of: AKC

Bella and Beast Pups

• Contact: Ashley Turman
• Location: OH
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/bella-and-beast-pups-ohio#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Cory Fogle

• Contact: Cory Fogle
• Location: Ashtabula, OH 44004
• Phone: 440-536-2919
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/cory-fogle-123970
• Member of: AKC

Dave Wirick

• Contact: Dave Wirick
• Location: Union City, OH 45390
• Phone: 937-621-8035
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/dave-wirick-114841
• Member of: AKC

Firebrand Akitas

• Contact: Erin Runcan
• Location: Dublin, OH
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://firebrandakitas.com/contact-us/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Hickory Ridge Akitas

• Contact: Jennifer Kelley
• Location: Granville, OH
• Phone: 740-817-1343
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.hickoryridgeakitas.com
• Member of: Good Dog

Highland Akitas

• Contact: Mary Georgio
• Location: Medina, OH 44256
• Phone: 440-669-7000
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/highlandakitas
• Member of: AKC

MIMAR AKITAS

• Contact: Mary Mignogna
• Location: Austintown, OH
• Phone: 330-518-9920
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.mimarakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Serious Malamutes & Akitas

• Contact: Peter Leontescu
• Location: North Lewisburg, OH 43060
• Phone: 614-381-4730
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/petru-leontescu-57926
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Oklahoma

EPIC AKITAS

• Contact: Diane Merits
• Location: Edmond, OK
• Phone: 405-757-7589
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.epicakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

FLAMING STAR AKITAS

• Contact: William Allen
• Location: Milburn, OK
• Phone: 512-653-8901
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

KAIZEN SHOW DOGS

• Contact: Angel & Ron Swift
• Location: Tulsa, OK
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/kaizenshowdogs
• Member of: Akita Club of America

MINDA AKITAS

• Contact: France Hamblet & Hollie Walker
• Location: Mounds, OK
• Phone: 530-859-2589
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.mindaakitas.net/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Quantum Akitas

• Contact: Barbara Sikkink
• Location: Broken Arrow, OK
• Phone: 918-740-9259
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.quantumakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Breeders in Oregon

DeZaVu Akitas

• Contact: Pamela Lewis
• Location: Philomath, OR
• Phone: 541-908-3523
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/dezavuakitas
• Member of: Good Dog

Elk Creek Akitas

• Contact: Erica Taylor
• Location: Drain, OR 97435
• Phone: 458-245-0748
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/ericaott2015-at-gmailcom-taylor-112005
• Member of: AKC

Mizuki Akita LLC.

• Contact: Rascal Cartwright
• Location: Portland, OR
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.mizukiakita.com/
• Member of: Good Dog

My Akita

• Contact: Erika Rauch
• Location: OR
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/my-akita-oregon#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

TableRock Akitas

• Contact: Dominique Patterson
• Location: Grants Pass, OR
• Phone: 503-490-9811
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.tablerockakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Pennsylvania

Lydia Miller

• Contact: Lydia Miller
• Location: New Providence, PA 17560
• Phone: 717-786-8368
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/jstoltzfus2
• Member of: AKC

After Midnight Akitas

• Contact: Mandy Neff
• Location: Coalport, PA
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/after-midnight-akitas-pennsylvania#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Brendon Weaver

• Contact: Brendon Weaver
• Location: Glenmoore, PA 19343
• Phone: 484-364-8718
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/brendon-weaver-99772
• Member of: AKC

Daniel Stoltzfus

• Contact: Daniel Stoltzfus
• Location: Narvon, PA 17555
• Phone: 717-205-7699
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/loretta
• Member of: AKC

Four Seasons Akita (Shikisou)

• Contact: Kiara Styers
• Location: Slippery Rock, PA
• Website: https://www.instagram.com/fourseasonsakita
• Member of: Good Dog

John and Emma King

• Contact: John and Emma King
• Location: Kinzers, PA 17535
• Phone: 717-661-7819
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/svcjohnking-at-gmailcom-king-100455
• Member of: AKC

KALAN AKITAS

• Contact: Cheryl Burns
• Location: Temple, PA
• Phone: 610-223-6849
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.kalanakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Main Street Akitas

• Contact: Jennifer Snyder
• Location: Coopersburg, PA 18036
• Phone: 610-573-4906
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.mainstreetakitas.com
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Melvin Stoltzfus

• Contact: Melvin Stoltzfus
• Location: New Holland, PA 17557
• Phone: 717-419-6560
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/melvin-stoltzfus-57339
• Member of: AKC

RED SUN  AKITAS

• Contact: Tom and Ann Bavaria
• Location: Kutztown, PA
• Phone: 610-496-3922
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.redsunakitas.us/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Sweet Dreams Labs and Akitas

• Contact: Emanuel Jr. Lapp
• Location: Elizabethville, PA 17023
• Phone: 717-362-3919
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/sweet-dreams-labs-and-akitas
• Member of: AKC

TAJA AKITAS

• Contact: Alphonso Evans
• Location: Drexel Hill, PA
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in Rhode Island

We have not found any Akita breeder in Rhode Island.

Breeders in South Carolina

Brian Free

• Contact: Brian Free
• Location: Warrenville, SC 29851
• Phone: 803-270-2373
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/brian-free-89986
• Member of: AKC

Sierra Mountain Alaskan Malamutes and Akitas

• Contact: Jessica McCarthy
• Location: Pickens, SC 29671
• Phone: 864-324-2855
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/SierraMountainMalamutesandAkitas/
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog

Breeders in South Dakota

We have not found any Akita breeder in South Dakota.

Breeders in Tennessee

Morrow Akitas

• Contact: Alexis Spalding
• Location: Nashville, TN
• Phone: 615-418-5935
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.morrowakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

RIDGEDALE AKITAS

• Contact: Tommy Miller
• Location: Collierville, TN
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://ridgedaleakitas.homestead.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in Texas

Akitas On Waldemar

• Contact: Tracy Annette Deel
• Location: Clyde, TX 79510
• Phone: 325-260-8690
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/Akitas-on-Waldemar-101058852502533/
• Member of: AKC

Christal Prince’s Akita

• Contact: Christal Prince
• Location: Bowie County, TX
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/christal-princes-akita-texas#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Folklore Akitas

• Contact: Candace Boggs
• Location: Granbury, TX
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/candace.n.boggs
• Member of: Good Dog

Jack’s Akitas

• Contact: Troy Jackson
• Location: Dallas, TX 75203
• Phone: 469-365-9884
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/troy-jackson-101879
• Member of: AKC

Jackie Gerhart

• Contact: Jackie Gerhart
• Location: New Waverly, TX 77358
• Phone: 936-577-7479
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/jackie-gerhart-92072
• Member of: AKC

Kate Young

• Contact: Kate Young
• Location: Longview, TX 75605
• Phone: 903-240-6545
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/layc-young-40013
• Member of: AKC

Landon Ray

• Contact: Landon Ray
• Location: Justin, TX 76247
• Phone: 682-314-9663
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/landon-ray-112690
• Member of: AKC

Lone Star Ponce Akitas

• Contact: Javier Ponce & Rose Soto
• Location: Georgetown, TX 78633
• Phone: 512-632-9390
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/lonestarponceakitas
• Member of: AKC

Mayoke Akitas

• Contact: Ilka Wagner DVM, CVA
• Location: Hearne, TX
• Phone: 979-777-5754
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://mayokeakitas.com/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Meredith Hamilton

• Contact: Meredith Hamilton
• Location: West, TX 76691
• Phone: 254-224-7218
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/meredith-hamilton-68966
• Member of: AKC

SHEROB AKITAS

• Contact: Sherry Wallis
• Location: Houston, TX
• Phone: 713-465-9729
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

TEX-AN AKITAS

• Contact: Connie Gaddy
• Location: Corsicana, TX
• Phone: 512-636-5640
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://tex-anakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Breeders in Utah

Havoc Japanese Akitas

• Contact: Karla Schwarting
• Location: Payson, UT
• Phone: 801.368.9313
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://www.utahakita.com/
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Vermont

We have not found any Akita breeder in Vermont.

Breeders in Virginia

Kingdom House

• Contact: Faith Quade
• Location: Virginia Beach, VA
• Phone: 757-450-5837
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://kingdomhouseakitas.shutterfly.com/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Kristi and Brian North

• Contact: Kristi North
• Location: Rixeyville, VA 22737
• Phone: 540-622-3425
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/kristi-north-95954
• Member of: AKC

MATAGI AKITAS

• Contact: Lynn Arnold
• Location: Yorktown, VA
• Phone: 757-870-8307
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Unmei Akita

• Contact: Taylor Jones
• Location: VA
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/unmei-akita-virginia#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Washington

Brandi Fathers

• Contact: Brandi Fathers
• Location: Auburn, WA 98092
• Phone: 425-247-8212
• Website: https://marketplace.akc.org/breeder/brandi-fathers-107444
• Member of: AKC

Koyo Akitas

• Contact: Carole Lewis
• Location: WA
• Website: https://www.gooddog.com/breeders/koyo-akitas-washington#breed_id=4
• Member of: Good Dog

MAJER AKITAS

• Contact: Madelyn Goss
• Location: Veradale, WA
• Phone: 509-926-5387
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: http://majerakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

ShowKayce Akitas

• Contact: Kathlene Amrine
• Location: Salkum, WA 98582
• Phone: 360-985-7135
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://showkayce.com/
• Member of: AKC, Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Torii No Akitas

• Contact: Lynne Torres
• Location: Auburn, WA 98092
• Phone: 253-350-5417
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.toriinoakitas.com/
• Member of: AKC, Akita Club of America

TRIUMPH AKITAS

• Contact: Tawnya Lapp
• Location: Battle Ground, WA
• Phone: 360-666-4843
• Email: [email protected]
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Ursa Major Akitas

• Contact: Tom Knoebel
• Location: Port Orchard, WA
• Phone: 360-908-6289
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/Ursa-Major-Akitas-2528496797195130/
• Member of: Good Dog, Akita Club of America

Breeders in West Virginia

Gemstone Kennel

• Contact: Regina Cheslock
• Location: Grafton, WV
• Phone: 304-629-0005
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.facebook.com/gemstonekennel/
• Member of: Good Dog

Breeders in Wisconsin

BUCKRIDGE AKITAS

• Contact: David Osborn & Ellen Vanden Avond
• Location: Denmark, WI
• Phone: 920-246-8231
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://www.buckridgeakitas.com/
• Member of: Akita Club of America

Pondside Akitas

• Contact: Robert Smead
• Location: Larsen, WI 54947
• Phone: 920-450-7488
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://pondsidekennels.com/
• Member of: AKC

Breeders in Wyoming

We have not found any Akita breeder in Wyoming.

How to find reputable Akita breeders?

It is essential to get your dog from a reputable breeder and avoid puppy mills and greedy backyard breeders at all costs. Although very low prices should always be a huge red flag, even the most expensive puppies could come from bad sellers, and price only is not a sign of quality. Breeders registered with a kennel club tend to be more serious, but again, it is not enough to decide whether a breeder is trustworthy or not. Along the same lines, an unregistered breeder could be excellent.

Here are the characteristics of good breeders:

Small scale operations

• Usually only sell one or two breeds, don’t have puppies available all the time, and have experience.
• Raise puppies in their home since birth and show love toward their dogs.
• Make sure puppies are handled by different people to be comfortable with humans.
• Knowledgeable about the breed (temperament, health, nutrition, grooming, etc.), answer your questions.

Transparency

• Encourage you to meet them, visit their kennel (should be clean and spacious), and see the breeding dogs and puppies (should be kept clean, warm, and well-fed). Good breeders tend to only sell puppies to people they have met in person.
• Willing to share information about their breeding process. Good breeders don’t start breeding dogs under 18 months old and usually stop after 3 to 6 litters.
• Will ask you to pick up the puppy at the kennel or at least to bring it to you themselves (serious breeder will never ship their puppies or refuse access to the kennel).
• Will make sure you will be a good fit for their dog (usually by making you fill a questionnaire) and will most likely make you sign a contract spelling out your responsibilities (usually to spay/neuter and sometimes train the dog).

Healthcare

• Screen their breeding dogs for genetic disorders and keep their vaccine and preventive healthcare up to date (should be able to provide proof, like health certificates, test results, etc.).
• Take puppies to the vet first the first weeks (and can prove it).
• Don’t let puppies less than eight weeks old leave their mother.

For Akita breeding dogs, the AKC national breed club recommends the following health tests: hip evaluation and ophthalmologist evaluation. Ask your breeder for test results.

Check the medical section of our Akita article to know more about the most common health issues for this breed and the potential cost, according to Dr. Brooks, DVM.

“As a veterinarian, I think it is ideal that Akita breeder’s breeding dogs be either evaluated or tested for the following conditions prior to breeding and throughout their breeding years: hip dysplasia, autoimmune thyroiditis (blood test), eye examination by an ophthalmologist yearly until 6 years of age, then every 2 years. Buyers should ask the breeder about health screening tests performed.”

Leslie Brooks, DVM – Licensed Veterinarian

Guarantee

• Reputable breeders will be able to provide references from previous buyers.
• Will keep answering your questions and help after the sale if needed.
• Will take the dog back at any time if needed and provide a guarantee (usually for health and temperament).

Sellers to avoid

Finally, I would strongly advise against buying a puppy on Craigslist, Hoobly, or similar websites, and even in pet stores (unless they have partnered with a shelter and offer dogs for adoption). The likelihood that dogs you will find there are coming from puppy mills is very high. It supports a very inhuman system and increases the chance of your puppy developing expensive health issues and significant behavioral problems in the future.

The cost of an Akita

On average, an Akita puppy will cost $1,000 in the USA. Most puppies can be found between $600 and $1,980. The price will vary depending on the breeder and location and the dog’s bloodline, color, and age, among other things. It is also possible to adopt one for $50 to $500.

The cost of owning an Akita is $25,920 on average (usually between $12,885 and $43,080) through the dog’s lifetime. This accounts for the cost of the dog itself, supplies, food, grooming, training, and preventive healthcare. It could be must more expensive if you need regular services such as dog walking or dog boarding.

To know more, check our whole article on the cost of owning an Akita. You will find all the information on supplies, food, preventive healthcare, training, grooming, and tips from pet professionals (veterinarian, trainer, groomer). We also have a cost calculator that you can play with to establish your dog budget.

Why do puppy prices vary for the same breed?

There can be a significant price difference between puppies. Many factors can explain this:

• Purebreds are more expensive than mixed breeds (except for a few designer breeds).
• A show-quality puppy coming from a prestigious bloodline could be 10 to 100 times more expensive than the average dog of the same breed.
• A puppy’s coat color and markings will also influence the price, depending on their popularity.
• Some expenses that a breeder can defray will also reflect in the price: health screening and other medical costs, microchip, training and socialization, and registration papers.
• Some breeds are very popular in some areas and less in others.
• Age is also a factor. On average, a puppy between 2 and 4 months old will be 4% less expensive than a newborn to a 2-month-old puppy. And a puppy between 4 and 6 months old will be 8% cheaper on average. On the other hand, buying an unborn puppy from a coming litter (usually from registered breeders) is likely to cost 28% more!

How hard is it to find an Akita puppy?

We have reviewed close to 50,000 puppy ads from various sources to estimate the price of puppies in the US (for over 150 breeds). During our research, Akita puppies were hard to find.

In fact, on average we were able to find around 320 puppies per breed, but only 273 Akita puppies.

Five tips for finding a cheaper Akita puppy

• Adoption. By investing a little time in visiting shelter websites regularly, there is a chance that you will be able to find a puppy to adopt. They are rare and get adopted quickly, but it is a realistic option. Not only is it cheaper, but it is also a great thing to do.
• Older puppies. Most people are willing to buy their dog as young as possible, creating excellent opportunities to find puppies a few months old for a much lower price. A 6-month-old dog will still be adorable and playful and should be cheaper than an eight-week-old one.
• Other locations/states. Some breeds are more expensive in specific locations because of their characteristics and the cost of operating a breeding business there. Looking at prices in different places is a great way to save a lot, providing you are willing to travel to meet the breeder and your future dog.
• Mixed-breed or purebred. Mixed breed dogs tend to be less expensive to buy than purebreds. This is especially true for purebreds with registration papers (pedigree). Most families are just looking for a pet to spend time with and do not need these registration papers.
• Friends and family. Let everyone around you know that you are looking for a dog. You might get a good surprise and learn that someone trustworthy has a pregnant dog and is looking for people to get the pups.

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