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"CANNON"
Photo: Summer 2009
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BIS CFC Elite Ch. / CKC Ch. Kireisa's Phantom Image, TT, CGC Sire: Kireisa's Phantom Pandamonium
("Panda") With a pure white coat, his correct, dark pigmentation gives him his striking good looks. Now mostly retired from showing and breeding, Cannon has long been a favourite of breeders, judges, handlers and fanciers who have had the opportunity to meet him over the years. His temperament is superb; his goal in life: To meet (and impress) everyone that he can! Cannon has obtained both his Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) Championship and his Canine Federation of Canada (CFC) title, as well as winning Best in Show at the CFC show in Laval, Quebec on October 6, 2007. On October 30th, he earned his TT* and CGC* designations at the Akita Club of America National Specialty in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. In June 2008, he became (we think) the first Akita "Elite Champion" under the CFC system. * BIS = Best in Show; TT = Temperament Test; CGC = Canine Good Citizen To see more of Cannon, click here
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"GUNNER"
Photo: December 2011
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Kireisa Big Benz Gunnery Sergeant Sire: "Cannon" (see above) Gunner was our "stud fee puppy" from a litter bred by Big Benz Akitas. Co-owned with Jolene Benzinger, he earned 5 points towards his American Championship from the Puppy classes. He was Reserve Winners Dog and Best Puppy at the Akita Club of America National Specialty in 2011, and is shown in the photo, at left, winning the Sweepstakes at the Akita Club of America Regional Specialty in Orlando, Florida, on the Eukanuba weekend. He is maturing beautifully, possessing a great bear-like head with small thick ears; his strength and agility are apparent in his powerful gait. Gunner will be shown this summer in Canada and the U.S. as we seek to attain his championships in both countries.
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"ZAK"
(Photo: September 2004)
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Kireisa's Money on the Darqhorse
Sire: Am. Can. Ch. Regalia's Darq Wolf
("Darq") "Happy Zak" is now a very senior citizen, at 13 years old (March 26, 2012). He has always been gentle and loving with everyone he meets, but he is nonetheless very protective of his "pack," both human and canine, when he senses a threat or a challenge.
He still enjoys leisurely strolls, surveying
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OUR FEMALES (in alphabetical order)
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CKC Ch. Kireisa's Champagne Chorus
Sire: Am. Can. Ch. Regalia's Darqknight
Excalibur ("Cal") This amazing girl is extremely intelligent and is a very motivated, high-energy Akita. We knew from the time she was 5 weeks old, and climbed over a 3-foot high gate to escape the "Puppy Room," that there would be no stopping her! From Moka's final litter, Chorus was shown only occasionally through her puppyhood due to her fun-loving and "incorrigible" attitude, but ultimately earned her Championship, at 5 years old, with some very exciting wins, and the attention of judges across the country. To see her Championship photo, click here. Now 10 years old (as of October 2011), she is as playful and mischievous as ever. There are days when she must certainly think that her name is "Oh, Chorus, what have you done now?" This "perpetual puppy" brings a smile to our faces every day. Her littermate, "Suly" became a European Junior Champion and Best Puppy in Show winner in France.
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"CHORUS"
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Multi-BIS* CFC Ch./CKC Ch. Big Benz All About Me at Kireisa, TT Sire: Am. Can. Ch. Regalia's Darqknight
Excalibur ("Cal") This pretty girl came to us from Big Benz Kennels in New York. Her name means "one who knows [her] own mind" and she certainly does! Independent, curious, alert, but affectionate and loving at the same time, she is a natural fit here at Kireisa. With a very successful puppy "career" behind her, this dark-eyed beauty has done equally well as an adult, and obtained her American and Canadian Championships with ease. On October 6 & 7, 2007, our beautiful Kisho won Best in Show twice, at the Canine Federation of Canada ("CFC") shows, following that with her Temperament Test (TT) designation in October, 2007 at the Akita Club of America Specialty in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky. Kisho only needs one more "Excellent" evaluation under the CFC system to earn her "Elite" status. BIS = Best in Show; TT = Temperament Test To see Kisho's personal page, click here.
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"KISHO"
(Photo: September 2007)
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Kireisa's Autumn Harvest
Sire: "Cannon" This pretty red and white girl was born as summer waned into autumn, with its bountiful and colourful harvest, hence her name, Autumn Harvest. Pumpkin is a lively, happy girl, just coming into maturity. We hope to have Pumpkin out at the summer shows this year, with a view to earning her Championship. She is pictured at 7 months of age. |
"PUMPKIN"
(Photo: April 2011)
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Kokopelli Pretty Vegas at Kireisa Bred by Matty Demeo of Kokopelli Akitas in Henderson, NV, Vegas is a fun-loving and energetic Akita. She is a stocky girl, with heavy bone, and great angles, attributes that we look forward to her contributing to our breeding program.
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"VEGAS"
(Photo: August 2011)
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