Perhaps the closest Akita breeder to Ontario, Canada is "Akitas of Kireisa," which have a long history of excellence in their field. Puppy adopters must be pre-approved, but the Akita dogs are brought up quite well with only the highest standards.
I fed mine a good quality food, also search on Akita's to find what others feed their Akita's.
It depends on what breeder you get it from.
Yes they are
From a good breeder 1200-1500 From a puppymill or inbred dogs 500-1000
First educate yourself all you can by reading up on the breed. Check around for an ethical breeder of the breed, Akitas. Ask your Veterinarian to recommend a breeder. When you are searching for a good breeder, make sure they do health checks on the parents before breeding. A good breeder wants to breed in order to better the breed, not just for the money. A good breeder will have eyes checked (CERF), hearts checked & certified if they pass and hips & elbows OFA certified free of hip or elbow dysplasia (very important to do as a breeder). Insist upon that & check the certificates. The breeder should be able to present you proof that they have had these necessary health checks done. Does the breeder show their dogs at AKC dog shows? That is not mandatory but it would tell you that they are serious about the breed. Check temperaments of the parents. Can you pet them and interact with them? Go to an AKC show and watch the breed being shown and "after" they are shown, ask different breeders questions about the breed but be sure to wait until they are through showing.
The best way to find a reputable Yorkie breeder in California is to get a referral, interview and visit the breeder and interact with animals. Good breeders won't sell a dog to anyone who comes along with the money.
Akita. This type of dog is a very good breed. I highly recommend getting one.
English Bulldog breeders vary depending on your location. Your best bet to find a reputable breeder would be to contact the American Kennel Club. They would be able to find a breeder near you, and would be able to tell you some information about the breeder.
You check with your Breeder. This is why it is good to purchase your dog from an ethical breeder, not a backyard puppy breeder either. You can find out if she was OFA certified hips and elbows from the AKC papers but as far as personality, etc. you would check from your ethical breeder. An ethical breeder would only breed to improve the breed and her breeding stock would be of sound mind and body and checked for hip, elbow dysplasia, heart problems, eye problems, etc.
Nutro dog food is really good for an akita because it keeps them healthy and helps them grow. Thanks ERIC
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