(Photo:  September 2005)

"CANNON"
(BIS CFC Elite Ch./CKC Ch. Kireisa's Phantom Image, TT, CGC)

Cannon is our Panda son, born in May 2003.  Like his father, he is a big boy.  At 5 years old, he is  27" tall and 110 lbs.  With a pure white coat, his correct, dark pigmentation gives him his striking good looks.  Cannon is catching the attention of breeders, judges,  handlers and fanciers wherever he goes.  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.

* TT = Temperament Test; CGC = Canine Good Citizen

To see more of Cannon, click here

"CHORUS"
(CKC Ch. Kireisa's Champagne Chorus)

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!

Born in October, 2001, from Moka's final litter (sired by Am. Can. Ch. Regalia's Darqknight Excalibur), 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.

Her littermate, "Suly"  is a European Junior Champion and Best Puppy in Show winner in France.

"KISHO"
 (Multi-BIS* CFC Ch./CKC Ch. Big Benz All About Me at Kireisa, TT)

Born December 21, 2004, 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 is currently pursuing her American Championship, towards which she has now obtained ten points (including both majors).  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

To see Kisho's personal page, click here.

(Photo:  August 2006)

"NOVA"
(CKC Ch. Kaizen Valiant Dawn at Kireisa, TT)

Nova comes to us from Kaizen Akitas in Oklahoma, co-bred by Valiant Akitas in Indiana.  Born on September 15, 2005, she is a beautiful red & white pinto, with a very sweet disposition.  With her lovely structure, sound movement and excellent pedigree, she is a very special addition to Kireisa.  Having easily obtained her CKC championship, and doing very well at U.S. Specialties, she is living up to her potential as a beautiful show dog, and recently was awarded her Temperament Test (TT) title.

To see photos of Nova growing up, click here.

(Photo:  May 2006)

(Photo:   September 2006)

"PANDA"
(Kireisa's Phantom Pandamonium)

A son of "Darq Wolf" and our Moka, born in 1999, Panda is a full littermate to Zak (below), and is our resident "Clown".  As impressively muscular and agile as a dog half his age,  at 9 years old, Panda measures in at  27" in height and is 120 lbs., possessing absolutely correct structure and movement.  Panda has a fun-loving personality and a true sense of humour (he loves to play "Chicken" and entertains us with silly antics) but he takes his guardian's duties very seriously, alerting us to approaching strangers with a deafeningly loud bark.

To see more of Panda, click here

"RAINE"
(Kireisa's Rainmaker)

Raine is the "new kid on the block" here at Kireisa.  Born in April, 2008, this sweet puppy will introduce new bloodlines to our breeding program (once she grows up, of course!).  In the meantime, she spends her days amusing us with her antics, and trying to keep up to the whippets, who have adopted her and are trying to teach her how to run as fast as they do.  So far, she's trying hard, but can't quite keep up yet!

The photo at right shows Raine at 9 weeks old.

(Photo:  June 2008)

(Photo:  Summer 2007)

"TALA"
(Alfabet's Starlight at Kireisa)

This adorable brindle girl is from the first litter sired by our Cannon.  Bred by (and co-owned with) Alfabet Akitas, Tala was born in January, 2007, and has lots of attitude and energy!

She already has her first point towards her CKC championship, which we will be pursuing through 2008, once she matures beyond the "gangly teenage stage".

Thank you to Betty & Alf Butler for sharing Tala with us.

"ZAK"
(Kireisa's Money on the Darqhorse)

This bear of a dog was born in March, 1999, and is now 124 lbs. of affectionate, playful Akita, who loves to "wrestle" and pretend he is tough -- but will always thank us for his supper with a gentle kiss.  His tremendous bone structure, huge head and thick coat make him a very impressive Akita indeed.  "Happy Zak" is 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.

Zak's favourite pastime is looking up into the trees for squirrels (hoping they'll fall out!)  and watching over the property to alert us to anything unusual that we should take heed of.

(Photo: September 2004)