ACA Versatility Titleholders
We are honored to present the following dogs and their accomplishments - earning the VA designation is the result of devotion and hard work for both dogs and their people; we invite you to learn about the dogs featured here.
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Versatile Akita Excellent (VAX6)
gabby
Gabby
03/09/23 - ALCH NHD AN SI ME EC UCD UR03 HIT RACH Minda and Midnite The Gods Have Spoken CDX BN GN RM5 RAE3 FDC OAP NJP CA BCAT SWN SINE SIA SHDN TT THDA RATO DN CGCA CGCU TKE ATT VHMA VSWE FITB SPOT-ON VAX6 HOF
10/2022 - NN SI SE EC NHD UCD UR03 RACH Minda & Midnite The Gods Have Spoken CDX BN GN RM4 RAE3 FDC OAP NJP CA SCN SIN SBN TT THD RATO DN CGCA CGCU TKE ATT VSWI SPOT-ON VAX5
08/04/2022 - NN AI SE MC UCD UR03 Minda & Midnite The Gods Have Spoken CDX BN GN RM3 RAE2 FDC OAP NJP CA TT THDN RATN CGCA CGCU TKE ATT VSWI SPOT-ON VAX4
7/14/2022 - NV NC UCD UR03 Minda & Midnite The Gods Have Spoken CDX BN GN RM RAE OAP NJP CA TT CGCA CGCU TKE VAX3
12/5/17 - UCD URO3 Minda & Midnite The Gods Have Spoken CDX BN GN RAE NAP NJP CA CGCA CGCU TDI RATI DSA SPOT-ON VAX2
Owner: Barbara Sikkink
"Gabby" is the youngest Akita to earn Rally and Obedience titles as well as her Versatility titles. She is also the first Akita to earn a Lure Coursing title.
Noel
ALCH Zephyr’s Noel Baissier CD BN RN FDC TT THDX ATT CGCA CGCU TKA VAX6
Date: 03/10/2020
Owner: Shannon Miller
"Noel" is my first performance Akita. Born Dec 9th 2010 and bred by Wendy & Barry Oelrich in Colorado.
She qualified for ACA's Versatility Excellent Award at 3 years old through her accomplishments/titles in Obedience, Rally, Community Service, OFA/CERF health clearances, and Therapy Work. We continue to train for Graduate Novice & Open in addition to our Therapy Visits at the hospital.
I attribute our success to the many hours spent in training — but, first and foremost to her breeders; they are ultimately responsible and deserving of all credit for the foundation of such an incredibly "versatile" temperament conducive to all that we do.
Toka
Date: December 2022: Kumite Diamond’s Willow Creek Kodotoka RN CAA BCAT ACT1 ACT2J SWME SHDM CGCA CGCU TKP ATT VAX6
Date: 10/29/2021: Kumite Diamonds Willow Creek Kodotoka CAA BCAT ACT1 SWAE SWM SEEE SHDM CGCA CGCU TKA
Date: 7/11/19: ALCH Kumite Diamond's Willow Creek Kodotoka CAA ACT1 SWA SCM SIM SEM SHDM CGCA TKA RATI RATN L1C L2V NW3-I NW3-V NW3-C NW3-E ELT 1 VAX4
Owner: Nancy Almann
Breeders: John Newland and Kim Holmes
Versatile Akita Excellent (VAX5)
Kiyo
Big Benz Willow Creek’s Kiyomi FDC CA SCM SHDM RATO CGCA CGCU TKP ELT-CH VAX5, “Kiyo”
Date: 2/6/20
Owner: Nancy Almann
Breeder: Lynn, Dave & Jolene Benzinger
Kiyo is my first performance dog and continues to exceed all expectations that we and her breeder, Lynny Benzinger, have for her. In 8 rally trials, she had six first place and two third place finishes. She is an excellent therapy dog, and additionally, is active in obedience, tracking, nose work, rally, barn hunt, lure coursing and weightpull.
Kiyo was the first dog to earn the 1000 mile Pack Dog title as well as the 1000 Trail Dog title through Dog Scouts of America. To date, she is the only dog to have earned both titles. Together, we have hiked well over 4000 miles.
Little Missy makes friends wherever she goes. Her sunny, outgoing, happy personality is a testament to excellent breeding, good training and the benefits of socialization. Kiyo earned her VAX in March of 2015, and we are so proud of our girl. As our trainer says, Kiyo is my "Do It All Dog."
Versatile Akita Excellent (VAX4)
Versatile Akita Excellent (VAX3)
Heston
AKC CH UKC GRCH ARCH ARCHX Okami's Chiseled in Stone PCD BN RE THN CGCA RLP RLPX RLP-AOE RL1 RL1X RL1X2 RL1X3 RL1X4 RL2 RL2X RL2X2 RL3 RL3-AOE RL3X URO1 URO2 URO3 UAG1 CS-G1 GW-SR CW-ZR1 CW-ZR1.5 C-RN C-RI C-PCD CSL1-R CSL1.5 CSL1-F CSL1-H CSL2-R CSL2-F CSL2-S CSL2-H VAX3
Bred/Owned by: Linda & Frank Wolf
kitara
Kitara
Date: 12/30/21 Matagi’s Just Musing Around FDC CAA FCAT3 SWA CGCA CGCU TKN NW2 VAX3
Date: 7/26/2019 Matagi's Just Musing Around CAA FCAT SCN SIN CGCA CGCU FDC TKN VAX2
Breeder: Breeder: Lynn Arnold and Dianne Franck
Owners: Kimberly and Charles Appel
Kitara is our first performance dog, and what an adventure we are having! ABC’s Wide World of Sports said it best, “the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. The human drama of athletic competition.” She has taught us so much thus far, between patience, trusting your dog, and letting me know when I am being too serious during a competitive event. Kitara continues to be a conservation volunteer, while hiking she performs cleanup efforts on the southern side of the Pinchot Hiking trail over expansive and impressive 26 miles of trails. There is still so much for us to look forward to accomplishing between the next levels of National Canine Scent Work Association (NACSW) and AKC Scent work with a target goal of finding ginseng in the woods, so she can pay for her own classes. We are pursuing coursing ability advance, and all levels of FAST CAT. We will be checking out some of the other activities that AKC has to offer, especially those that other breed owners do not expect Akitas to show up at. We are continually amazed and proud of her.
Versatile Akita Excellent (VAX2)
daphne
Daphne
12/21/2021 BISS GCHB KoKana’s Once In A Lightyear BN RN FDC CAA SCN TT CGCA CGCU TKN ATT RATI VAX2
12/31/2019 BISS GCHB CH Kokana's Once In A Lightyear RN FDC CAA CGCA CGCU TKN ATT TT RATI VAX
Date: 3/30/16
Breeder/Owner: Kathy Webster
Daphne is an amazing girl who loves to make her Mom proud, and she makes me very proud indeed! We have dabbled in a lot of things and Daphne has excelled at most!
In conformation, on her way to her Championship she earned two Best Bred By Exhibitor In Show Awards and several Best of Breeds. Then she easily earned her Grand Championship picking up a Best in Specialty Show and finishing out 2014 in the Top Twenty Akitas while she was at it.
She earned her Coursing Ability Advanced title with a perfect 10 runs in 10 starts. With very limited training in Rally and Obedience we have earned legs and we plan to finish some titles in those venues soon.
Onyx
AKC/UKC CH URO1 Moonlight's Shining Black Onyx AOM CD BN HIT CGCA RATI RATN RL1 RL2 RLP (A-O-E) RLPX AmTT VAX2
Owner: Natalia M. Dougherty & Christina M. Stanley
Versatile Akita Excellent (VAX)
Bellamy
GCHS CH Sondaisa’s Crossfyre CDX RN CGCA CGCU TKI FDC ATT VAX
GCHS CH Sandaisa's Cross Fyre CD RN CGCA CGCU TKN VA - 9/30/2019
Date: 4/25/2020
Breeder: Colleen Sullivan
Buck
Tsunami's Truth & JustizRN CGC VAX
Breeder/Owner: Rita Roberts
Co-Breeder: Sandi Soto
We were already on a Search and Rescue team working primarily the Virginia Peninsula. We didn't respond to 9/11, but our training officer put us on standby. There was nothing for trailing dogs to do then, but we knew our cadaver dogs might be needed later, even years later. As it was, that's the atmosphere that Buck entered the world, destined to be a show dog. Only one of his testicles didn't descend. Waiting on that we found he had an uncanny ability and tenacity and he began search training after 12 weeks of age.
No one believed an Akita could do the job, primarily because of perceived dog aggression. Buck, who grew up with a bunch of old show dogs, fosters going in and out, and bloodhounds never showed an ounce of dog aggression, but he hated wheels. Once we overcame that, he never looked back. At 11 months of age he completed a grueling week of training in West Virginia with labs, border collies and bloodhounds. He was ridiculed and laughed at, at first. People didn't laugh after he consistently took the hardest trails and found his person. We didn't have anything to lose. He had to overcome trailing through heat, around critter holes, over a wooden suspension bridge and up steep inclines and down. Some trails were a mile in length. At the end he completed his CGC. He was certified by our team-training officer, but not before she ran a bitch in season over his trail. These are normal things a working dog might encounter and so everything was thrown at them for proofing. Satisfied, he was ready to work.
Buck had thousands of hours of trailing; every weekend in snow and rain, in urban and wilderness and cadaver training. He did it all. His first call out was in Newport News where he responded to a dementia patient that had way wandered off from his house. His career was shortened when I became expectant with my first child and we moved to Florida, where licensure was different and a 2nd baby was expected. He did go on one last cadaver search there in an old MP case. We were not ever blessed with a live find. He wasn't the only Akita to ever train for search, but he was one of the first that I know of to mantrail in the US. There was another Akita added to our team as well.
After premature retirement because of his handlers' family aspirations, he got bored. So we began a short Rally career, which ended when his daddy left for Iraq. His old injuries sustained from search limited his jumping ability.
He took his family duties very seriously, and in old age moved with us again for the last time and immediately hated our neighbor for no apparent reason. It was disconcerting. This neighbor was later arrested on charges of soliciting a minor.
He was he best dog I have ever known, and we all miss him daily.
Colt
Date: 07/18/2022 MaJer’s Unbridled Swagger FDC BCAT THDN RATS CGCA TKP ATT VAX
Date: 10/8/19: MaJer’s Unbridled Swagger THDN RATO CGCA TKP VA
Owners: Susan Manuel & Madelyn Goss
Breeder: Madelyn Goss
They say you learn something from each dog. Our boy Colt , aka MaJer’s Unbridled Swagger THDN CGCA TKP RATI RATN BVA , is an amazing “Teacher”. Along our journey, he has made me a better owner and trainer. He is an ambassador for the breed and truly loves people. This is apparent in his role as a Therapy Dog. We have the privilege of visiting hospice patients and family members. The comfort and brief diversion he provides is truly remarkable. It is in these moments, you realize the gift our family has been given.
Envy
CH Celestial Fyre Casta Jealousy Spell PCD BN RI CAA DN CGCA CGCU TKI VAX
Date: 3/6/2020
Breeder: Fran Kanipe, Sharily Miller-Ferris & Chris Stanley
Owner: Heathyr Aguilar & Sharily Miller-Ferris
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Holster
BIS/MBISS GCH Sondaisa Fyre When Ready CDRN CGC VAX
Owner: Colleen Sullivan
Date: 9/2/14
GCHG BIS BISS CH Sondaisa Fyre When Ready CD RN CGC and Therapy Dog
Breeder/Owner: Colleen Sullivan
Holster is a once in a lifetime dog and best friend. I smile because of him. He is our family but he is also America's Akita! He gives so much of himself and thoroughly enjoys life.
Jade
Suggs Jasmine Jade CDX CD TT CGC VAX
Date: 7/23/00
Owner: Cathy Suggs
Jade was my first Akita, and my first to get a CD and a CDX. In 1998 she was ranked the #1 obedience Akita... she was also my first Akita with Sebaceous Adenitis. She finished her CDX at the age of 7... Just over a year after being diagnosed with SA. I can honestly and proudly say she is a "ONCE IN A LIFETIME AKITA"... Ms. Jade passed away on 11/08/01 at the age of 10½, due to complications of bloat surgery.
Jade was well known in the Akita world for her endurance and courage in the face of adversity. Although she suffered many years from SA, she was always willing to help others understand more about that incurable disease.
Jetta
AKC UKC BIS NAKC CH RO1 Shogitai's Borderline Angel RE CGC TT Delta VAX CSL1 CSL2 CSL3
Owner: Linda Bacco & Samuel Bacco
Kayden
GCH CH Countryside's Rumors Royal Star RN THDD CGCA CGCU TKA TT ATT VAX
other titles UKCCH Nat/IntCH -Bronze, Do More With your dog titles,
Date: 9/15/18
Owners: Elea Warf
Kayden is a Rumor X Star baby and a complete mama’s boy. He is quite famous for his kisses that will happen quickly (before one can say no) and encompass your entire face. He passed his CGC at 8 months and his Therapy Dog test a few days after turning 1, adding titles to his name thru the years as I figure it out. He is also a Bronze level Champion at the IABCA shows as well as a UKC Champion. Kayden also participates yearly in the local “Meet the Breed” alongside his Akita sisters. I have heard a lot of people say “I’ve never meet such a nice Akita”, so he does a lot of great Breed Ambassador work.
Kira
CH Kazesan's Kahlua and Cream CGC TC TDI Delta VAX
Date: 7/23/00
Owner: Linda Bacco
Kira was the foundation for our kennel. She possessed a wonderful stable temperament, was the "grandmother" for every litter of puppies born and was the demo dog for obedience classes that I teach.
Words can't describe the contributions she made to our lives. She left us on May 9, 2009 not long after she turned 14 years old. She will always be missed.
Kodi
CH Kodiak's Sierra Sunrise CDX CD CGC VAX
Date: 8/20/02
Owners: Anita & Rodney Palmer
Kodi was our first showdog and champion. He achieved his CDX by getting 3 qualifying legs in 6 shows, earning placements each time. One first place and two fourth place ribbons! Kodi received his VAX in 2002.
He was a sweet boy and we miss him to this day.
Linkin
GCH CH Sondaisa’s Fyre in the Park BN RN FDC BCAT CGCA CGCU TKA ATT VAX
Date: 10/13/21
Owners: Julie Ellis and Stacey Ellis
Breeders: Julie Ellis, Stacey Ellis, Colleen Sullivan
Lolo
Lolo Karfs RN CA BCAT CGCA TKN RATI RATN TT NW1 VA
Updated title as of 3/8/2020) Lolo Karfs
RN FDC CA BCAT DCAT ACT2 SCN SIN SBN TT CGC CGCA CGCU TKN ATT RATI RATN RATO NW1 CL1-H CL1-R VAX
Date: 2/16/18
Owners: Deborah Karfs
Adopted from Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast (ARMAC) and, unbeknownst to me, destined to become my first performance dog. Thank you for the lessons my smart, slothy, beautiful girl. It’s been a wonderful adventure.
Lucy
Eiserntor Lucy I'm Home CD BN RN BCAT RATO CGCA CGCU TKA, TT, VAX
Date: 7/20/18
Owner: Betty Ann Ogus & Sally Jaffe
By GCH Crown Royals Start'N A Revolution - CH C'Sides Appearances Are Deceiving
Breeder: Aaron Jaffe & S Jaffe
Matsu
CH Mojo’s Ramble On CD RI FDC RATN CGC VAX
Date: 01/15/23
Nanaki
Date: 07/19/2022 Celtic’s Warrior Of The Canyon, Nanaki BN RI ACT2 TKP NAP OJP RATM CGC VAX
Date: 11/29/2021 Celtic’s Warrior of the Canyon BN RI NAP OJP ACT2 RATM CGC TKP VA
Owner: Andrea Ruzzo
Breeders: Karen Blohm-Mangone & T.K. Arndt
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Nilla Bean
02/15/23 Kaizen Vanilla Wrapper CD PCD BN RI FDC BCAT CGCA CGCU TKA ATT VHMA VAX
Kaizen's Vanilla Wrapper CD PCD BN FDC CGCA CGCU TKI VHMA VA
Call name: Nilla Bean
Owner: Jane Yates, Elea Warf and Angel Swift
Breeder: Angel Swift & Nicole McCagg
DOB: 9/5/2021
Saber
CH Moonlight’s Manhattan Straight UP RATM CZ8B SWN SBA TKA CGCA CGCU ATT VAX
Date: 07/14/2022
Owner: Madison Schaeffer
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Sarge
Date: 07/13/2022: Sarge Wheeler BN RE FDC SWN CGCA CGCU TKN ATT VAX
Date: 12/7/21: Sarge Wheeler BN RA FDC SWN CGCA CGCU TKN ATT VA
Date: 7/28/19 Sarge Wheeler Sarge Wheeler BN RN FDC CGCA CGCU TKN BVA
Owner: John Wheeler
Breeder: Unknown
I rescued Sarge from an accidental litter on Oct. 3, 2013 when he was 13 weeks old. Having a 25-year background in Rough Collies (showing & breeding) I was used to an independent breed, although Collies do tend to listen a bit better. It was a rough start due to Sarge having a lot of food sensitivities and starting to develop allergies but that was minor compared to what was to come. As he became a young adult, he developed sebaceous adenitis and hypothyroidism which made him extremely sick. After gaining control of his health, we started in obedience in 2017 which then led us into scent work, rally, and other categories. After earning his BN, we dropped obedience and continued concentrating on scent work and rally which is what he truly enjoys. I'm very proud of what he's accomplished and look forward to upcoming classes and trails in scent work and rally.
Sparky
BISS CH Miru's Stars 'N Stripes CD RE CGC VA
Date: 2007
BISS Ch. MIru's Stars 'N Stripes CD, RE, CGC
Breeder/Owner: Steve and Miriam Lisker
Sparky was one of the 'once in a decade' dogs. He was a sixth generation of dogs that we have either owned or bred, and we could trace him back to our first Akita in the 1980's. Besides being a show dog who earned his championship from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class, he was a wonderful ambassador for the breed. He participated in the first Meet the Breeds in NYC, appeared on public television on an AKC sponsored show, performed with his obedience class during the 7 th inning stretch at local minor league ballgames and spent many afternoons in his senior years saying hello to the elementary school kids going home from school.
He earned his VA in 2007.
Sprite
Date: 6/4/2020: CKC/UKC CH R02 Ursa Major's Sparkling Solitaire BN RAE RATN CGC AOM VAX
Date: 1/29/15: UKC/INT. CH-RO2 Ursa Major's Sparkling Solitaire BN REA CGC VA AOM
Breeder: Tom Knoebel
Owner: Tom Knoebel
Sprite is a smart and eager to please Akita girl who is a integral part of our pack. She is super alert and never lets us miss someone arriving on the property.
She has really learned to love showing in both breed and performance activities. All the activities have created a special bond and she is very special girl. Even in her veteran year she is still going strong. She has participated in Barn Hunt, Rally and conformation this year already.
Tigger
CH Sondaisa All Fyred Up CD RN BCAT FDC CGCA CGCU TKN ATT VAX
CH Sondaisa's All Fyred Up CD RN CGCA BCAT VA - 9/30/19
Date: 4/25/2020
Breeder: Colleen Sullivan
Wrigley
AKC/CKC/UKC CH-UO2 Ursa Major's Field of Dreams BN RE CGCA VAX
Date: 8/6/18
Owner: Tom Knoebel
Zipporah
Seaisland's Heart of Zipporah CD BN RN FDC BCAT THDD RATO CGCA CCU TKA VAX
Owner: Julie Burk
Zadok
Westar’s Mighty Faithful Zadok CDX RE MXJ AX OF CGC DELTA VAX
Owner: Julie Lisa Burk
Date Awarded 6/22/08
Zadok competed in obedience, rally and agility. However his real love was therapy and crisis response work. Zadok responded to both the Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University to work with the students and staff after their school shootings. His work in therapy took him to schools, hospitals, prisons, summer camp and a children's facility.
Zadok won the ACE award in 2008 for his therapy work from the AKC. His motto was "Kisses for free and memories to last a lifetime."
Versatile Akita (VA)
Addie
Quantum’s Smooth Criminal BN RN DCAT CGCA CGCU TKI TDI RACEN VA
Date: 7/01/2022
Owner: Brandy Ketchum
Apache
AM/CAN CH Kazesans Dream Catcher CGC TC
Date: 5/2/00
Owner: Linda Bacco
He was a once in a lifetime dog. He was my first owner handled Champion in both the US and Canada and a true ambassador of the breed.
He loved everyone and had to show it by kissing them!
Apollo
MBISS GCHS Absolute's I Want To Go The Distance At MiMar BN RE CGC TT AOM VA
Date: 8/8/17
Archu
Majer's Medal of Honor CA TT RATN CGCA CGCU TKA VA
Date: 2/6/19
Owner: Erin Runcan, DVM & Madelyn Goss
Axle
Sir Hurricane Axle CD RA CGC TT VA
Owner: Natalia & Brittany Dougherty
Date: 1/28/06
He was the 1st Akita to start the double Q’s in the AKC Rally Obedience. He was the 5th Akita to earn the Rally Excellent Title in March of 2006. Also my 2 akitas, Kuma then Axle got the 1st and 2nd places in the non-regular Rally at the 2004 ACA Nationals in Rhode Island with scores of 99 for Kuma and 98 for Axle.
BB
Kashi's Bonny Braids O'Kalan RN TT CGC VA
Owner: Cheryl Burns & Callan Burns
Date: 2/26/10
BB
Gekko's Bold As Love CD BN RE CGC VA
Owner: Monica Colvin & Gregory Colvin
Date: 9/20/11
Baron
Nova-Dia's Raging Red Baron CD RE TDI TT CGC VA
Date: 2/26/10
Owner: Mary Mignogna
Baron was my first performance dog & what a world have we shared together. Bred by Cyndi Crum of Novo-Dia Kennels; born 11/16/2004. 3 shows, 3 qualifying legs, our first title together being a Rally Novice title. And the rest as they say, is history.
Baron has obtained his Rally Advanced & Excellent titles and has 2 legs towards his Rally Adv Excellent title. We then switched over to Obedience & obtained his CD & Beginner Novice title. We have begun therapy dog visits & the looks on peoples' faces in nursing home is priceless. Although he is pretty much retired, he has earned the right to be a couch potato.
Beast
Date 7/14/2022: GCH CH Quantum’s Oh My Stars & Garters FDC RATN CGC TKN ATT VA
Date: 5/1/2022 GCH Quantum’s Oh My Stars & Garters RATN CGC TKN BVA
Owner: Barbara Sikkink & Barbara Pinney
Breeder: Barbara Sikkink
Buster
BISS GCH Okami's Consider It Done RN CGCA CGCU TKI VA
Date: 12/16/18
Owners: Frank and Linda Wolf
Buster is the 3rd Okami Akita to participate in the ACA Versatility Program. We are proud of all his accomplishments in performance activities. His awesome temperament and willing to please attitude makes training fun!
Buckner
AKC UKC CKC CH Ursa Major's Don't Dream it's Over RE CGC TKN VA
Breeder/Owner: Tom Knoebel
Date: 1/1/2020
Cami
GCH CH Matagi’s Champagne on Ice BCAT TKN CGC ATT VA
Breeder/Owner: Breeder/Owners: Lynn Arnold & Dianne Franck
Date: 4/22/2020
Caliber
CH Shogitai's Caught in the Crossfire RN FDC CGCA CGCU TKI VA
Date: 10/25/17
Cliqo
CH Minda’s Gekko Bubbles Are The Answer RI CGC TKI VA
Date Issued: 02/01/23
Owner: Monica Colvin
Breeders: Hollie Walker and Francee Hamblet
Cosmo
CH Sondaisa Lightyears Ahead at Kokana CAA CGCA CGCU TKN VA
Date: 9/18/17
Breeders: Colleen Sullivan and Monica Wixman
Darcy
GCH Countryside's Uptown Girl CGC RN THDX VA
Updated title (haven't submitted for higher va) GCH Countryside's Uptown Girl CGCA CGCU TKA RN THDD VA TT ATT
Date: 9/20/16
Owner: Elea Warf & Becky Bullard
Breeder: Becky Bullard
Darcy is a bundle of sweetness. She's very sensitive and doesn't like to be yelled at, however she's not interested in doing repetitive tasks (such as Rally, she was not amused, but did it because I asked her to). She enjoys meeting most people. There are a few she might ignore, but when she really likes someone she will give them a small kiss. She reserves her hind leg standing and hoping around for me and her human grandma. She loves being wherever I am and wherever Haylie and Kayden go. She makes the trio and they are always together.
Dart
BIS CH Diamond Limited Edition D'Artagnan CGC TT RN
Date: 2/2/08
Owners: Angi Diamond, Ron Diamond
Dotti
Am/Can/Int Ch. Stardust's Night Moves Es CD VA TT ROM
Date: 9/18/17
Am/Can/Int Ch. Stardust's Night Moves Es CD VA TT ROM
Owner: Teresa Witte
Some of Dottie's titles include American, Canadian and international championship, and an obedience CD. Uno and Dottie were littermates.
Elle
GCH CH Cas Element of Luck at Matagi CGC TKN ATT BCAT VA
Breeder: Cindy Smith
Owners: Lynn Arnold & Cindy Smith
Date: 4/22/2020
Ecco
UKC CH Shogitai's Rumor Has It RN CGC TT Delta VA
Date: 9/20/11
Emmett
Quantum's Gift of Gab CD BN RI CA FCAT3 CGCA CGCU TKN TDI TT VA
Date: 8/31/21
Owned by Tori Wachtl
Breeders: Barbara Sikkink & William Allen
Finn
CH Wild Hunt’s Old Fashioned Sweet RATO DCAT CGCA TKN VA
Date: 10/4/21
Owners: Victoria Wachtl & Madison Schaeffer
Breeders: Madison Schaeffer & Christina M Stanley
Georgie
BISS AM/MEX CH Minda's Kiss The Girls RN TT CGC VA ROM AOM
Date: 7/23/09
Owner: Francee Hamblett and Holly Walker
Winner of the 2008 National Specialty. Producer of over 15 champions. Two temperament titles: both ATTS Temperament Title and AKC Canine Good Citizen. Ranked in the Top Twenty Akitas 2008 & 2009 in two shows. Number One Stud Dog 2009-2010. Sire of the 2011 Akita Club of America's National Specialty winner, BISS GCH Minda Fujisvs Violets Are Blue AOM.
The main force holding down the living room floor.
Grizz
Rivendell's Boromir CGC Delta
Owner: Cecille & Tony Juresko
Date: 10/25/04
Grizz earned his Versatile Akita based on almost 150 hours of therapy dog service. He was a Delta Society certified therapy dog for almost 7 years. He worked as a Reading Rover at Sheridan Elementary School in Spokane WA. Grizz & I committed to 1 day a week for the entire school year. We helped kids with reading difficulties ranging from dyslexia to English as a second language. The kids loved their reading sessions and Grizz loved the kids.
Grizz also served as a therapy dog at Shriner's Hospital for Children for 7 years. He played cards & pulled children in wheelchairs down the hallway. Many children were not able to come to the Therapy room so we visited their rooms. He sat quietly for petting & would lie down in their rooms, oozing soothing vibes. He was tall enough that he could put his head on their laps. Grizz also earned his Canine Good Citizen. He was one special boy.
Honey Bear
Date: 1/12/2021: GCH CH Akiko's Liquid Fire BN RI NAP RATN CGC TKI VA
Date: 3/6/2020: GCH CH Akiko’s Liquid Fyre NAP RI CGC BVA
Owner: Charlotte Fulkerson
Breeder: Nancy Fisk
Jesse
Date:8/6/20 : Liberty's Trackstar BN RN FDC TT RATN CGCA CGCU TKN VA
Date: 5/11/18: Liberty's Trackstar RN RATN CGCA CGCU TKN TT BVA
Owner: Gary & Theresa Manchester
Breeder: Mike & Donna Bennett & Theresa M Galle
Kennedee
GCH CH Sondaisa's Eternal Fyre BN RN CGCA CGCU VA
Date: 7/30/17
Owner: Julie & Stacey Ellis, Breeder: Colleen Sullivan
Klaatu
U-AGII Klaatu Barada Nikto CGC TDI TT
Owner: Alice D. South
Date: 6/26/04
Kyoki
Seaisland's Synchronicity CA RATO CGCA CGCU VA
Date: 5/2/17
Owner: Ann Schmidt, Breeder: Louise Davie
I've always thought Kyoki is an incredible athlete & very smart. Plus having a high prey drive, I knew I'd better keep her busy! I must give credit to her breeder, Louise Davie. Her dogs are quite sound in mind & body and I appreciate that immensely. Kyoki has been the neutral dog for CGC, participated in Meet the Breed but I think her favorite event so far has been Barn Hunt. (That Akita hunter!) It has been a lot of work with so much reward! I have met some incredible people that I now call my friends. I would encourage anyone with a dog to go try something that sounds interesting to you. You'll strengthen the bond between yourself & your dog & have a great time doing it. I'm not sure what the two of us will try next but whatever it is, it's all about the journey for us!
Kuma
Jupiter's Kuma CA RA CGC TT
Date: 1/28/2006
Owners: Natalia Dougherty
Logan
CH Epic's Invictus RN CGCA CGCU TKN VA
Date: 10/2/19
Breeder: Diane Merits
Makoto
CH Kyouji's Truth Be Told CAA CGCA CGCU RATI TT VA
Date: 5/2/17
Owner: Nikki Snell
Maxine
Pan Am Ch FCI Ch UCI and Mex CH Celtic's Dark Angel CGC AJP AXP NFP S-STA S-IGA S-BJA S-BSLA S-BA VA
Date: 6/14/10
Owner: Karen Blohm-Mangone
Maxine has earned Pan An, Mexican and International Championships in conformation in Mexico as a Japanese Akita. She completed all her health testing, Canine Good Citizen award, and earned her VA title from Akita Club of America at 2.5 years old.
Maxine has earned AKC agility titles up through preferred Excellent. Maxine is now competing with her first Q's in Master Preferred and has qualified for the AKC Agility Invitational in Dec 2013. Maxine has participated in community service at Mastsuri Festivals, agility demos for ACA and at grade schools in Tucson and is doing therapy work at a retirement and 24/7 care facility in Phoenix.
Mesa
CH Kyouji's Truth Be Told CAA CGCA CGCU RATI TT VA
Am/Can CH Shogitai's Vision Quest CGC TC VA
Owner: Linda Bacco
Date: 7/22/02
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Miata
Satori's Lessa Weyrpup of Pern CGC VA
Date: 10/2/05
Breeder-Owner-Handler: Karen Blohm-Mangone
May 1995—December 2005
Mikki
Mikki
AKC/UKC CH Huntmere Always In your Corner at MiMar CD BN RE CGC VA
Date: 9/20/11
Owner: Mary Mignogna
"Mikki" started her performance career at a young age and obtained her first title, Rally Novice, at 6½ months of age. She then proceeded to obtain her Canine Good Citizen, Beginner Novice, Companion Dog, UKC Championship, AKC Championship, and Rally Advanced titles before she turned 2 years of age.
She then decided to go through the Akita "zoomies" while we were working on our Rally Excellent title. She overcame the "zoomies" and proceeded to obtain her Rally Excellent title and then her Rally Advanced Excellent title in 10 trials! We have had many firsts together, including our first owner-handled Champion, obtaining an Award of Merit at the 2012 Pre-Nationals in Indianapolis and making the cut in the Working Group in 2013 at the Lorain, Ohio show.
Mikki was bred by Deanne and Paul Hunt and she was born 08/29/2009. Can't wait to see what our future holds!
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Moonbeam
CH Midnite Gekko Catch a Moonbeam RA CGC TT VA
Date: 10/12/2010
Owners: Monica & Gregory Colvin and Lynn Morgan
Moonbeam was born October 28, 2002—a granddaughter of our foundation sire, Thor. Extremely happy and outgoing, Moonbeam always enjoyed going to shows, meeting people, and getting loved on.
After finishing her championship and being retired from breeding, she needed a job. In 2009 Moonbeam and I began Rally classes to give the ol' gal "something to do". She earned her Rally titles in addition to her other titles qualifying for her VA title. She is still quite active, and if she could, she would run for mayor!
Morgan
Quantum & Minda Travel For Love RATM CA FCAT2 CGC TKN TT ATT VA
Date: 10/4/21
Owner: Victoria Wachtl
Breeders: Hollie Walker, Francee Hamblet, & Barbara Sikkink
Nik
MBIS GCHP2 Mojo’s Continuation Of A Myth RN FDC TT CGC TKN VA
Date:12/29/21
Owner: Stacey Borrmann
Breeder: Paul and Stacey Borrmann
Onyx
UKC CH Kumakura Shogitai's Fade to Black CGC TT Delta CA CSL1-F VA
Owner: Linda Bacco & Samuel Bacco
Date: 12/22/10
Paige
UKC CH URO1 Okami's Turnin' the Paige RN CGC RLPX RLPI AOE VA
Updated Title: UKC CH R/MBBIS Okami's Turnin' The Paige RN CGC RLP RLPX RL1 AOE
Date: 3/19/14
Bred/Owned by: Linda & Frank Wolf
Akita Club of America VA (3/2014)
Our beautiful Paige, so full of life, so happy, so smart, so loving… we lost Paige before her second birthday… so senseless…
We treasure our memories of her and miss her terribly. Paige earned her CGC title at 6 months of age and her AKC Rally Novice title at just 7½ months old. She was a major away from her AKC Championship, even earning a Group 3 from the classes. The short time we had with her was full of love and happiness. We miss her silly side also, she was so good at everything she did and learned so easily. Her brother, Heston, was always one step behind her and she knew it. She would come out of the ring, look over at him as if to say "Beat that dummy!" She waits at the Rainbow Bridge…
PJ
CH Gekko's Samba In the Cat's pajamas CD BN RA CGCA TT VA
Date: 9/2/14
Bred/Owned by: Monica Colvin
PJ earned her VA title September 2, 2014. Bred and owned by husband and I, she is a delight to live with. PJ qualified for and competed in the 2015 AKC Rally National Championship, in Rally Advanced. She finished her championship easily from the bred by class with 3 majors, including 2 5-point majors.
Porter
GCH Ursa Major's Deschutes Dark BN RN CGCA CGCU VA
Date: 4/27/16
Owner: Melissa Fisher
Porter is my first conformation dog and my first GCH, all owner handled. He's also my first rally and obedience titled dog. It's been an amazing 4 years together so far!
Porter is a happy, mellow boy who relaxes and makes himself at home wherever we go, usually belly up on his back or popping his "frog legs" out behind him. He has participated in several meet the breed events and is an annual participant at the WAG rescue booth, helping the public learn more about Akitas.
Porter is a cherished family member and his frequent happy "woos" and assorted vocalizations make us laugh and smile daily. He is a true heart dog in every way.
Punkin
Gekko's Snow Punk of Wild Ridge CDX BN RAE RATN CGCA TKI VAX
Date: 8/22/18
Breeder: Michele Petersen Owner: Monica Colvin
Punkin is a bundle of personality, energy, brains and love, sprinkled with just enough naughtiness to remind us that she is an Akita! Sired by our Roger, also a Versatility Akita, she has his biddable nature. She loves to train, go to classes and be with her "friends" of various breeds.
Punkin earned her CD with first and second placements. Punkin qualified (2 times over) for the 2017 AKC Rally National Championship in Rally Advanced/Excellent. She earned her RAE in three consecutive trial weekends, including a 7 placements. She earned her BarnHunt Novice title in October, with second and third placements. Punkin is pointed with 2 major reserves. The future is bright, lots to do!
Raiden
AKC/UKC/NAKC GR CH R01 Shogitai's River of Dreams RA BN CGCTT Delta CSL! CSL2-F CSL2-H AOM VA
Date: 9/24/07
Owner: Linda Bacco
Ridge
Ch. Pyramid's The Ridge CD, RN, CGC, VA
Date: 5/12/09
Breeder: Cathy Suggs;
Owner: Tommy & Casie Miller; Co-Owner: Cathy Suggs
Ridge was our first Akita. He finished his Championship completely owner handled, and quickly took to the obedience ring earning his RN and CD titles in 3 straight weekends of shows. He was a crowd favorite for his jumping finish on his recall. However, he was happiest at home with his family. His sole purpose was to look after our 4 children. His tough guy persona quickly melted away when he interacted with HIS kids. Ridge passed over the rainbow bridge on 8-31-16. He is deeply missed.
Roger
GCH Gekko's Wild Blue Yonder RN CGC TT VA
Date: 7/20/12
Breeders/Owners: Monica & Greg Colvin
Roger arrived on June 7, 2010 and we knew he was the one to keep soon after! Aside from his physical attributes, Roger has a unique, sweet and outgoing nature that it truly special. From his big "Roo-roo's" with a stuffy toy in his mouth to his "snowplow" schnuggles—his personality is big and happy. He is a young dog that is very eager to please, hopefully we will be adding to his titles.
As of this writing he is a group-placing Bronze Level Grand Champion, always owner-handled by Monica. Part of his VA requirements were fulfilled via his "Community Service": twice appearing as "Guest Dog Of The Week" at the AKC Museum of The Dog in St. Louis, MO, and walking in a Pancreatic Cancer benefit, "Walk With The Dogs."
Rosy
GCH Minda NorthBay Quantum Leap Kiss This BN RN TKN CGC TT SPOT VA
Date: 11/28/21
Owner: Barbara Sikkink
Breeders: Barbara Sikkink, Francee Hamblet, & Hollie Walker
Ruffie
CH Skipjack's Politicly N'Correct CD R1 TT CGC TDI
Owner: Patricia Mills
Ryker
GCH CH Shinto’s I’m Comin To Getcha BCAT SWN TKN ATT VA, “Ryker”
Date: 4/9/2021
Breeder: Ronnie and Chris Ann Moore, and Sterling Milton
Owner: Jeri Meermans
I want to thank the dedicated breeders who are committed to producing quality dogs. Without these breeders, we would not be able to have these amazing dogs who enrich our lives so much.
Ryker is my second Akita. I was actively looking into getting a show prospect puppy, and breeder friends advised me that it would be better to get a male puppy since I already had a female. I admit I was intimidated by the thought of raising a male Akita.
I attended my first ACA National in 2017 in Wilmington, OH. There I met a lot of people and dogs. I became convinced that a male puppy would work out. A few months later we picked up our puppy from Ronnie and Chris Ann Moore. It was love at first sight!
I enrolled Ryker in an AKC Star Puppy class, and he earned his Trick Dog Novice title at 5 months. We started handling classes, and were introduced to scent work as another fun activity. Ryker took to it immediately! At 7 months, we entered our first scent trial, and he easily qualified for his first 2 elements of AKC novice scent work titles. At 9 months we entered our first conformation show where he earned Owner Handled Best of Breed and Owner Handled Working Group 3 that day.
Ryker and I continue to divide our time between conformation and performance events. He is my first owner handled Champion. While functioning under Covid restrictions he became a Grand Champion, completed the last 2 elements in scent work titles, qualified for his Scent Work Novice title, earned his BCAT in a weekend, and qualified for his AKC Temperament Test. DCAT and Farm Dog Certification are next.
Again, I cannot thank responsible breeders enough for the wonderful dogs that they work so hard to produce. I am totally devoted to him, and he is to me, and I couldn’t be more in love with my big, goofy boy!
Sabriel
CH Moonlight’s Manhattan Straight Up RATS TL1 SBN TKA ATT VA
Date: 10/6/21
Owner: Madison Schaeffer
Breeders: Jessie Gauntt, Thomas Ragsdale, & Christina Stanley
Shadow
Lin Jo Shadow CGC CD RE TT VA
Date: 9/24/07
Owner: Betty Ann Ogus
Shiro
Georgia’s Rockstar In White BN RI FCAT CGCA CGCU TKI ATT VA
Date: 8/30/21
Owner: Brandy Ketchum
Sierra
AKC & UKC CH Shogitai's Reason to Believe RA TT CGC Delta VA
Date: 9/20/06
Owner: Linda Bacco
Skylar
Skylar Ellis CA RATM CGC TKN TC VA
Date: 9/5/17
CH Wicca's Western Edge Of The Sun BN RE RA RN CGCA CGC TT VA
Sonny
CH Wicca's Western Edge of the Sun BN RE RA RN CGCA CGC TT VA
Date: 11/15/16
Owners: Anita & Rodney Palmer
Breeder: Jo Ann Charnik
Sonny is aptly named! He is one happy fella - fearless, enthusiastic & confident. Always looking for adventure. From the conformation ring to performance events to Meet The Breeds; Sonny does it all with gusto. Sometimes a bit too much gusto, but that is Sonny! He is a joy to have in our lives and we look forward to many new adventures with our "butter boy".
Solomon
Solomon
Seaisland's Wisdom of Solomon BN RN BCAT RATN CGCA CGCU TKS FDC VA
Date: 1/21/19
Owners: Julie Burk
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Sparky
BISS CH Miru's Stars 'N Stripes CD RE CGC VA
Date: 2008
Breeder/Owner: Steve and Miriam Lisker
Sparky was one of the 'once in a decade' dogs. He was a sixth generation of dogs that we have either owned or bred, and we could trace him back to our first Akita in the 1980's. Besides being a show dog who earned his championship from the Bred-By-Exhibitor class, he was a wonderful ambassador for the breed. He participated in the first Meet the Breeds in NYC, appeared on public television on an AKC sponsored show, performed with his obedience class during the 7 th inning stretch at local minor league ballgames and spent many afternoons in his senior years saying hello to the elementary school kids going home from school. He earned his VA in 2007.
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Stone
OPR-Codakan Pyramid of Stone TDI TT CGC
Date: 7/23/00
Owner: Cathy Suggs
Stone was my first conformation dog. He was also trained in agility and obedience. He had an easy going temperament that was passed on to his daughter, Honor.
Both Stone and Honor are Certified Therapy Dog and have visited hospitals, nursing homes and schools. They have participated in the LeBonheur Childrens' Hospital Radiothon for several years, lending a hand with the fundraising efforts and spreading cheer throughout the facility.
Stone crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2008. He is missed…
Teddy Collins
CH Kobu's Kount on the Ruff Rider AOM NJP NFP CTL1 TT CGC VA
Date: 7/23/09
Owner: Lawrence Collins
Teddy came to us as our first show dog from Susan Cargill of Kobu Akitas. He finished his championship shortly after turning a year old, and he won two AOM's at Akita specialties.
He often attends "Meet The Breed" at the Reliant World Series of Dog Shows, and he made one appearance at Eukanuba for "Meet The Breed". He is especially good with children despite his size.
He earned qualifying scores in Agility and Rally at two Akita National Specialties, and won multiple "Properties" classes at the Tucson National Specialty. His favorite agility venue is CPE because they have events that don't require weave poles.
Teddy
CH Akiko's Fox Ted CD Can/SKC CD CGC TT ROM
Date: 5/2/00
Tegan
AKC & UKC CH URO1 Shogitai's Larger Than Life RA CGC VA
Date: 6/2/14
Owner/Breeder: Linda & Samuel Bacco
Thor
Chosen's Nordic Son Thor CD CGC TDI TT
Date: 1/12/01
Owner: Monica Colvin
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Tonka
GCH CH Luck’s Arcangl Gabriel RN CGCA CGCU TKN ATT VA
Date: 01/20/23
Owner: Elea Warf
Tonka lives with his 1st mom Susan Rush and was Breed by his other Co-Owner Jane Yates. in 2022 we started really working on Tonka's titles getting his ATT in March, followed by his CH. From there 2022 was a fun journey taking Tonka to show's and finishing up many other great titles to get him to VA.
Tony
CH West Bay's Can's Dans Skipjack TT TDI CGC VA
Owner: Patricia Mills
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Torbjorn
CH Showkayce Folsom Keeps A-Rollin RA CGCA CGCU TT VA
Date: 5/25/17
Owner: Genevieve Neely/Kathlene Amrine
Ty
Catmac Black Tie Affair CD TDI TT CGC
Date: 7/23/00
Owner; Cathy Suggs
Uno
Am/Can/Intl CH Es Stardust's Nightrider CD CGC TT
Date: 8/20/01
Owner: Teresa Witte
Uno was a multiple group and a Specialty winner. He was a Top 10 ranked ago for 3 years. Uno also had both a CD and Canine Good Citizenship award.
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Nilla Bean
Kaizen's Vanilla Wrapper CD PCD BN FDC CGCA CGCU TKI VHMA VA
Call name: Nilla Bean
Owner: Jane Yates, Elea Warf and Angel Swift
Breeder: Angel Swift & Nicole McCagg
Vixen
CH Moonlight Kiseki's Kall Girl, CGC VA
Date: 6/7/12
Breeder and Co-Owner: Christina Stanley
Vixen is a wonderful Ambassador for the breed and is a multi-titled, multi-tasking girl. She is a registered Service dog on top of being a show Champion, and a big lovable girl who loves to educate people on our breed!
Breeders: Kathy Concannon & Co-owned by Chris Stanley
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Wrigley
AKC/CKC/UKC CH-UO2 Ursa Major's Field of Dreams BN RE CGCA VAX
Date: 8/6/18
Breeder: Tom Knoebel
Owner: Tom Knoebel
Wrigley is one of those Akitas who people in fall in love with and is a great ambassador for our breed. She has always been fun to show in performance activities and continues to do so. . She has willingness to take on things during our adventures in Conformation, Rally, Barn Hunt, Obedience, and Agility. She earned all 3 of her Championships owner handled. Both her parents are Versatile Akitas and her offspring seem to have what it takes to do performance as well.
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Yukiko
Makoto's Reason for Joy CAA RATN CGCA CGCU TKA TT SD VA
Date: 6/27/17
Her name translates to Reason for Joy, and joy is what she brings to those who know her. It is a blessed individual who ends up with an Akita as remarkable as Yukiko. From a young age, there were a lot of expectations placed on this special girl and she's exceeded every one of them. Adopted as a Service Dog Prospect from rescue, she trained to be a Mobility Service Dog from the day she arrived. It quickly became evident that she loved to learn, and found purpose in working. Prior to her second birthday, Yukiko successfully completed courses in Puppy Kindergarten, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy and Service Dog training. She passed the ADA's Public Acces Test, Obedience levels I, II and III, and earned her CGC, fulfilling the requirements to become a Certified Service Dog with KSCEC. Reckognizing that I shouldn't keep such a special soul to myself, I share her while traveling to Schools and Libraries where she represents Love on a Leash, as a registered Therapy Dog. When she's not on duty, Yukiko enjoys Barn Hunt, Lure Coursing, Dog Scouts, Backpacking, Hiking, Swimming, watching Animal Planet and eating Ice Cream.
Beginner Versatile Akita (BVA)
Abby
CH Silverado’s Cape Shore Abigail CA BCAT TT RATI BVA
Date: 7/20/18
Owners: Natalia Dougherty, Cape Shore Akitas,
Michelle Mosher, Silverado Akitas
Abby loves to run in the AKC Lure Coursing events! We are working on finishing her next two coursing titles. She and I achieved her AKC Championship with three 4 point majors and a 5 point major! This girl loves to ride in our side by side 4-wheeler. Last year she earned a UKC Reserve Best in Show. Recently we received her AKC Achievement Dog Certificate. Abby is our 4th akita to earn Versatile Akita certificates through the ACA Versatile Akita Program. She is co-owned with one of her breeders, Michelle Mosher, Silverado Akitas in Colorado.
Buffy
Matagi’s Icing On The Cake FDC DCAT TKN ATT BVA, “Buffy”
Date: 4/9/2021
Breeder: Lynn Arnold & Dianne Franck
Owner: Jeri Meermans
First of all, I want to thank the breeders who are dedicated to providing quality dogs that are a complete package – structure, temperament, beauty.
Buffy is my first Akita, and she arrived on Valentine’s Day. She was placed with me after multiple homes for her fell through. Her breeder, Lynn, knowing that I was interested in getting started in conformation mentored me. Structurally she is correct, but a white Akita with a novice owner handler turned out to be frustrating for me. I walked away from the show ring despite her earning 10 of the 15 points for her championship, which included both of her majors. We decided to focus on community events instead. The public loved the white dog.
After a while I was encouraged to try Buffy in performance events. Her dam, Cami is a VA and her younger sister, Kitara is a VAX2. Fast CAT was first. She loved it! Until… Running in heat and humidity was more than she was willing to put up with. She TROTTED down the course, head high, perfect gait, almost as if saying, “Look at me, I’m beautiful, and I refuse to break a sweat!”
During the Covid shutdown, we were able to qualify remotely for Trick Dog Novice, and as things started opening back up, we worked to qualify for the Farm Dog Certification and the AKC Temperament Test.
Buffy is an independent Akita, who at times has been smarter and more clever than her humans. She is the most photogenic dog I have ever owned, and to this day when she strikes a pose, she never puts a foot wrong. Structure, temperament, beauty, the complete package!
Cliqo
CH Minda’s Gekko Bubbles Are The Answer RI CGC TKI BVA
Date: 01/15/23
Owners: Monica Colvin
Friday
Moonlight’s Friday I’m In Love RATO BCAT TKA CGC BVA
Date: 07/13/2022
Owners: Madison Schaeffer & Tori Wachtl
Sabriel
CH Moonlight's Manhattan Straight Up RATS TKA BVA
Breeder: Jessie Gault, Thomas Ragsdale & Christina Stanley
Owner: Madison Schaeffer
Date: 5/10/2020
Stanza
Shiojiri Sing Me A Song O'Ezra BN RI BCAT CGCA TKA BVA
Date: 9/3/20
Owner: Ronda White
Date: 3/6/2020
Tessa
Tessa
CH Summit Tanager's Jenesaisquoi RN RATO CGC BVA
Date: 5/11/18
Breeder: Cecilia and James Carmean
Owner: Danielle Gutelius and Cecilia Carmean
Tessa is one of those rare gems that has it all: sweetness, soundness, intelligence and beauty. She is always eager to learn and willing to work.
She performs everything asked of her with seemingly endless energy and enthusiasm. She is always happy to meet people, so much so that she once excitedly ran up to greet a life-sized statue of two children, and reacted very disappointedly when she realized that they weren't real.
My life has been so much more fun and rewarding having Tessa in it.