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Litter R 2025 Guessing Game

Gojira II’s first litter is just around the corner, and we’ve decided to bring back the litter guessing game! Many of you may have seen from the X-rays that she’s expecting quite a lot of puppies this litter. Additionally, all three colors of Japanese Akita are possible — red, brindle, and white. So, there are many possible combinations for you to guess.

Contest Rules

Fill out the form below to make your guess. Only one entry per household, please. You do not need to pay to play, but if you win a prize, you will be responsible for the shipping. That way we can accept participants from anywhere in the world. This time around there will be multiple prize tiers and lots of winners!

Bronze Winner

If you get the correct number of male and female puppies, you can choose from one of the following prizes:

  • 3D printed custom name tag keychain (ring/clasp not included)
  • 3D printed water bucket hook for Ruffland crate doors
  • Red Japanese Akita with lolling tongue enamel lapel pin

Silver Winner

If you get the correct number of red, brindle, and white puppies, you can choose from one of the following prizes:

  • 3D printed Japanese Akita fridge magnet or flexi toy in red, brindle, or white
  • 3D printed handy latch adapters (set of 4) for Ruffland crate doors
  • “Inu Daruma” enamel keychain in 7 Nihon Ken colors/breeds
  • Any bronze prize of your choice

Gold Winner

If you get both the total of each sex and the total of each color correct, you may choose both a bronze and silver prize. Additionally, the winner(s) who comes the closest to having the exact match of color and sex combinations in the litter can choose one of the following prizes:

  • 3D printed miniature Ruffland crate in color of your choice
  • 3D printed leash holder with custom name for Ruffland crate doors
  • Nihon Ken acrylic ornament/keychain (clasp/ring not included) in 10 colors/breeds **This is a one-time reprint of the 2024 ornament fundraiser**
  • Any two bronze or silver prizes of your choice (four total!)

Winners will be selected, announced, and contacted by email a week after Litter R is born. Prizes will be created to-order and may take time for shipping and delivery.

Just fill out the form below to submit your guess!

Litter Guessing Game

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