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Akita Breeders

Once you have decided to bring home an Akita puppy, you must carefully decide where you will get your new little friend.  Many people choose to purchase their Akita from a breeder.  Buying from a responsible breeder helps ensure that you know where your dog is coming from.  Knowing about the Akita parents will give you some insight as to your dog’s future as an adult. 

Price is an important factor for everyone when looking for a puppy to buy.  Most breeders offer purebred Akita puppies, with shots and vaccinations for $500-$1500.  The price will vary depending on the sex, colors and markings on the dog.  Additionally, a puppy bred from two champion Akitas will bring a higher price than a puppy born to average parents with no show experience.  To some new owners this will make a difference, especially if they intend to show or breed the puppy they take home.

The internet offers many sources for locating Akita breeders. The Akita Breeder Puppy Network (http://www.Akitabreederpuppynetwork.com/) seeks to help unite individuals looking for a puppy with responsible breeders.  They have a particular interest in avoiding “puppy mills”.  “Puppy mills” are establishments that focus on quantity over quality.  They breed as many dogs as possible in as little time as possible will disregard to the well being of the parents or the puppies. 

Pets 4 You (http://www.pets4you.com/Akita.html) offers information on obtaining pets of all kinds.  Anyone searching for an Akita puppy can narrow down a list of breeders to find the one that is right for them.  They can choose between a breeder in Maryland advertising a litter this summer priced between $500-$1000 or another in Kansas with puppies ready to go for $850.

When choosing your breeder, it is important to hold them to a high standard.  Ask plenty of questions and find out as much as possible about them.  Remember that you will have your dog for years to come and you want to be satisfied with the choice you’ve made.  Because Akitas are highly susceptible to Hip Dysplasia, you should find out if their breeding parents are registered with the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Hip Dysplasia Registry.  This will help narrow the chances of your own dog inheriting the disorder.

It is also important that you speak with an Akita breeder that wants to know a lot about you.  A good breeder cares about the dogs it breeds and will go to great lengths to make sure they go to a good home.  They will help you find the right dog for you, and will not be afraid to tell you which ones are not right.  A responsible breeder will give up a sale before seeing one of their dogs got to a home that is not the right fit for them.

To buy an Akita from a breeder, you should be prepared to spend close to $1000.  It seems high when you can adopt a dog from a shelter for cost of adoption fees and shots.  However, when you pick the right breeder, you have a very good idea of the dog you are getting, which may save you money and hardship in the end.  Whatever you decide, the most important thing is to get as much information as possible and learn all the facts before you make that decision.

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