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Akiho Ch., AKC Ch. Tsubakihime of Kyushu Fukabori   

"Japan" has the distinction of being one of three female imported Japanese Akitas to have been awarded an AKC championship.  She has also been given the AKIHO Gold award.

"Japan" was also awarded BISS at the first Japanese Akita Club of America specialty match in 1998.  Her award reads: "Japanese Akita Club of America Inc., 1st Specialty Show, Best of Breed"

She is the mother of our Willie   She is also the grandmother of our Gracie.

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Japan wins BOB at the San Joaquin Kennel Club show
(owner-handled by Loren) on Sunday, November 29, 1999
during the prestigious "Turkey Circuit." 
She prevailed over an entry of 31 Akitas
(including 7 other specials handled by top professional handlers).

Judge Lee Canalizo's comments about Japan after judging:
"It's bitches like this that will save this breed."

See more of Japan & her multi-BOB half-brother Ch. Shere Khan

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Ch. Japan and Ch.Shere Khan are just two of many Akitas of contemporary Japanese import heritage or blended
Japanese / American pedigrees achieving significant success in the AKC show ring.
Look out--this is just the beginning!  Many more are on the way!  Check back soon for a full listing.

Ch. Japan with her half-brother, Ch. Northland's Shere Khan of SDM

Japan is pictured here with her multi-BOB winning half-brother Ch. Northland's Shere Khan of SDM, AOM.

Shere Khan was BOS to Japan on Sunday's show & followed her lead by winning BOB on Monday's show as well as BOB at the two shows held the following weekend.   Shere Khan is pictured with handler Carol Foti.

Shere Khan was also winner of Best Stud Dog at the past two
ACA National Specialty Shows.

Here's proof that quality, import & blended pedigrees can (and do) win in the American show ring against strong "American" competition.

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Ch. Shere Khan is co-owned by Suzette Morrettini

Judge Lee Canalizo

Here's more of Japan (as a puppy and as a three-year-old).


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