Akita
Mountain West Dog Fanciers
A Guide to all things "DOG" in the Western Mountain States
           
Basic Description: The Akita originated in Japan and was used for hunting deer and bear. More recently the Akita has been used for police and
army work. Extremely affectionate, courageous and alert, it can be depended upon to protect its owners and family.
For a very good history and complete description of the Akita please visit this site
www.landofenchantmentakitaclub.org/YouWantAnAkita.htm  
           
Note: Any Club that wishes to provide a better quality description of this breed is invited to contact the web master.
Your assistance in making this a useful site is greatly appreciated. Also, if corrections or additions are found, please let me know at once.
           
American Kennel Club Link
www.akc.org/breeds/akita/index.cfm
 
 
United Kennel Club Link
www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/WebPages/LrnBreedInfo  
 
 
Canadian Kennel Club Link
www.ckc.ca/en/Default.aspx?tabid=99&BreedCode=AIA
 
 
Parent Club Link(s)
www.akitaclub.org
 
 
National Rescue Group Link(s)
www.akitaclub.org/web/rescue/resdog.html
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Arizona Club Link(s)
www.akitaclubaz.com/
Arizona Rescue
www.AkitaAdvocates.com
Colorado Club Link(s)
www.rmac.org      
Colorado Rescue
 
Idaho Club Link(s)
 
Idaho Rescue
 
Montana Club Link(s)
 
Montana Rescue
 
Nevada Club Link(s)
 
Nevada Rescue
 
New Mexico Club Link(s)
www.LandOfEnchantmentAkitaClub.org
New Mexico Rescue
www.newmexicoakitarescue.com/
Utah Club Link(s)
 
Utah Rescue
 
Wyoming Club Link(s)
 
Wyoming Rescue
 
Local Club contacts below if listed here
 
 
 
           
Additional Information on local Clubs (Obedience, Agility etc.) and Rescue groups can be found under their respective heading in the Content section.
           
Breed Fanciers that have agreed to share their knowledge of this breed.
           
Would you like to be listed here – go to Invitation and if you agree with the simple requirements – WE WANT YOU
then go to
Fancier Questionnaire and fill out the form. The form is sent directly to the webmaster.
           
Photos were provided by Breed Fanciers in the Mountain West unless otherwise specified
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AKC Artwork
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Working Group
Clubs that Represent this Breed
by State
 
 
 
AKC
S
Squaw Peak Akita Club of Phoenix
Eloise Thornton
Queen Creek, AZ 85242     480-987-8010
www.akitaclubaz.com    etsakitas@msn.com
Confirmed 9-08
8-11
 
AKC
S/O/RLY
Rocky Mountain Akita Club
Ellen Lord (cs)
Westminster, CO 80138  720-261-4683
www.rmac.org    Secretary@rmac.org
zlord@ix.netcom.com
 
8-11
 
AKC
S/O
Akita Club of Las Vegas
Alfred Bash  (cs)
Las Vegas, NV. 89107  702-658-2611
 
8-11
 
Akita Club of
America
S
Land of Enchantment Akita Club, Inc.
Secretary- Chrisan Smith  
Box 80346
Albuquerque, NM.  87198    505-294-6215
www.LandOfEnchantmentAkitaClub.org
loeac@hotmail.com
Confirmed 3-09
8-11
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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