Where is the best place to buy an Akita?
If you have decided for yourself that your dog will be purebred, then the best place to acquire it is a kennel. There you can even be given all the papers that will confirm her pedigree. Sometimes great pedigree puppies can be found even at the shelter. First of all, find out everything you need to know about your future dog. For example, before buying an Akita, I studied the article on cleverpuppies.com to find out the details and characteristics of this breed.
From an experienced breeder who can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of Akita conformation, temperament and proven success in the Show ring. You should never consider buying an Akita from a pet store because the genetic background and health status are almost always a question mark. People who breed Akitas but do not show them are far less likely to know about correct structure, movement, and genetic problems. These same breeders will also be a lot less likely to be able to accurately evaluate show versus pet quality puppies. An experienced, knowledgeable breeder will be able to accurately assess the positives and negatives in their breeding program and will have a careful plan for producing better Akitas. An experienced, knowledgeable breeder will do health screening on all breeding stock to be sure that there are no genetic diseases related to Hip Displasia (OFA Certification) and eye diseases (CERF). In our opinion, breeders who produce many litters every year are more oriented to t
