Last reviewed: October 2026
Looking for a Akita in the USA? This directory brings together current website leads, published locations, and contact details to help you start your search. Akitas are large, independent guardian dogs that usually need experienced owners; ask about the parents’ hip, eye, and thyroid screening and their temperament with other dogs.
How we choose and review these listings
We reviewed the businesses’ own websites and published contact information for this update. Listings need a usable current website or primary-source page with Akita information and a relevant regional location. Where a program’s current Akita plans are unclear, that limitation is stated in its entry.
This is a website-based directory, not a ranking or an endorsement. We have not visited these premises or independently verified breeding practices, health-test claims, availability, prices, or guarantees. Telephone numbers and email addresses are checked against published sources, not by calling or emailing the businesses. Confirm the details and request original records before paying a deposit.
Akita contacts to consider
This is a short list of breeder websites we could confirm for this update, not a ranking or a complete list. The Akita Club of America’s breeder referral is another place to start.
1. Kamikaze Akitas
Kamikaze breeds show Akitas about an hour west of St. Louis. Ask about the parents.
- Location: Cuba, Missouri
- Source type: Breeder
- Website: Kamikaze Akitas website
- Phone: 573-263-0315
- Email: [email protected]
2. Michi Hilltop Akita
Michi Hilltop is run by Cheryl and Jeff Mitchell and asks buyers to call to schedule a visit. Ask about the parents.
- Location: Durham, North Carolina
- Source type: Breeder
- Website: Michi Hilltop Akita website
- Phone: 919-630-7103
- Email: [email protected]
3. Arctic Akitas
Arctic Akitas is a small home kennel that also breeds Shiba Inus. Specify the breed and ask about the parents.
- Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
- Source type: Breeder
- Website: Arctic Akitas website
- Phone: 907-978-3158
What to ask before choosing a puppy
- Can I see the parents’ original health screening and DNA results? Ask your veterinarian which tests are recommended for the breed; a general claim of “health tested” does not show what was tested.
- What are the parents like to live with, and what are they bred for? Meet the mother if you can, and discuss your household, experience, children, other pets, and how much exercise and training you can provide.
- Where was the litter born and raised, and who cared for it? Arrange a visit or live video conversation and ask to see the puppies in their usual surroundings.
- What registration, pedigree, and written contract come with the puppy? Check the registration details with the registry, and read the health provisions, breeding restrictions, and return policy before paying.
- What is the total price, when is the deposit payable, and is it refundable? Get the terms in writing before sending money.
- What veterinary examination, vaccination, and parasite-treatment records come with the puppy? Ask when the next veterinary appointment is due and keep copies of the paperwork.
Are puppies available now?
A working website does not mean a litter is currently available. Contact the business about current and planned litters, waiting lists, and pickup timing. Older prices, litter dates, and availability claims have been removed because they can change quickly.
What changed in this review?
The former page named breeders without links to their websites. It now lists only breeders whose own websites we could review, and is no longer presented as a ranking.
