His name is Kuronishiki 宮の 黒錦号, but we call him Akuto, because he is so mischievious! Akuto comes from a long line of Japanese champion Shibas. His grand-sire even won the Minister Prize Award! He came to us with such deep love and respect for people. As you can see, he is a snuggle bug and LOVES Darren! He loves to learn new things; you can just see him thinking things through and when he figures them out, that’s all he wants to do! Akuto is every good thing you think of in a dog. He loves to play fetch, loves to cuddle, loves to go for rides, and for a treat he will learn any trick you ask him to do. He is full of life and full of fun!
Japanese Import OFA test results
| Show Hightlights | ||
| 2014 | 2013 | |
| Grand Champion | Champion | |
| Multiple Group wins | Multiple Group wins | |
| #4 Shiba in the US | #8 Shiba in the US | |
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Akuto as a Puppy
5 Weeks Old
5 Weeks Old
5 Weeks Old
5 Weeks Old
Leaving Japan
Akuto says goodbye to his Japanese family
Safely arrives in the USA
Akuto is enjoying his new toy and his new daddy.
Settling In
Exploring in Darren's suitcase. He's a very curious dog and not afraid of anything!
Cuteness Overload!
Cuteness Overload!
Cuteness Overload!
Cuteness Overload!
Snugglebug
Snugglebug
Loves His Daddy
Playtime
Snugglebug
Roadtrip!
Backseat Driver
Tuckered Out
Cutie
Growing Beautifully
Looks Like His Daddy
Akuto’s Sire: 鯉の秀錦号
Handsome
Enjoying the show
#4 Shiba in the US in 2014
Akuto’s First Show
Best of Opposite Sex
Judge Luiz Silva
Akuto wins Group 2
Group 2, Best of Breed
Judge Laura Hughes
Akuto wins Group 1
Group 1, Best of Breed
Judge Valerie Plitz
New Champion
Group 3, Best of Breed
Judge Katherine Short
New Grand Champion
Group 1, Best of Breed
Judge Rick Gann
