The following links contain a wealth of information that will help you find your ideal Akita and live a long, happy, and healthy life together. If any of the links are no longer active, please let me know.

Dog Clubs	Health	Shows and Events
Online Communities	Diet	Supplies
Legislation	Training and Socialization	Rescue
Travel and Shipping	Breeding and Puppies	Other Kennels

 

Dog Clubs

• Akitainu Hozonkai Los Angeles (AKIHO) — Facebook
• Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
• Hokkaido Ken Association of North America (HANA) - Facebook
• Japanese Akita Club of America (JACA) — Facebook
• Kennel Club, UK (KC)
• Nihon Ken Hozonkai (NIPPO)
• United Kennel Club (UKC)

Online Communities

• Akita World Facebook Group
• Nihon Ken Forum

Legislation

• Animal Law
• Dog Bite Laws
• Dog Watch
• Legislative Alerts
• National Animal Interest Alliance (NAIA)
• Stop BSL

Travel and Shipping

• Airline Baggage Fees
• DryFur Pet Airline Travel Guide
• Pet Disaster Preparedness

Health

• 10 Things to Know About Hip Dysplasia
• Animal Poison Control Center
• Bloat in Dogs
• Canine Health Information Center (CHIC)
• Canine Medical Information
• Canine Genetics Book List
• Comparing PennHip and OFA
• Home Treatments
• Immunological Reactions
• Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA)
• PennHip
• Vaccinosis
• What's So Big About the Little Thyroid?

Diet

• Dog Food Advisor
• Interpreting Dog Food Labels
• Making 500 Non-Crumbly Dog Treats From a Mold
• Recipe: Grain-Free Satin Balls
• Recipe: Pudding for Lactating Bitches

Training and Socialization

• Dog Star Daily
• DogPACT Classes
• "He Just Wants to Say 'Hi'"
• "I am Not a Dog Park Advocate"
• "It's All In How They're Raised"
• Nothing in Life is Free (NILIF)
• Plans for Puppy: Tethering

Breeding and Puppies

• Good Breeders vs. Bad Breeders in Japan
• How Much Do Puppies Cost?
• Ovulation Timing and Fading Puppy Syndrome
• Puppy Buyer Etiquette
• Reason to Breed
• The "P" Word: Profit
• Why My Puppies are Free

Shows and Events

• America's Family Pet Expo
• NIPPO Classic
• Nisei Week Japanese Festival

Supplies

• America's Finest Pet Doors
• GTS Mighty Dog Dryer
• Happy Legs
• Leerburg Training Gear
• New Owner Checklist

Rescue

• A Passion for Paws Akita Rescue
• Akita Rescue of Western New York (ARWNY)
• Akita Rescue Society of Florida (ARSF)
• Akita - Save Our Seniors (Akita SOS)
• Big East Akita Rescue (BEAR)
• New Mexico Akita Rescue Group (NMARG)
• Midwest Akita Rescue Society (MARS)
• Petfinder
• TikiHut Akita Rescue Association (TARA)

Other Kennels

Japanese Akita Inu

• Daiji, USA
• Grace Garden, Japan
• Hyozan, USA
• Junketsu, USA
• Kobun, USA
• Miyagi Kozaki Kensha, Japan
• Shirai Kensha, Japan
• Taiheiyo Kensha, USA
• QueSera, USA

Hokkaido Ken

• Apricity, USA
• Hokusei Kashinoki, USA
• Itadaki, Hungary