American Akitas where dreams come true!  My dreams, your dreams, our dreams and their dreams.  Where I am today, all that I have accomplished and much of what I feel, has been guided and driven by my love for the company of dogs.  Dogs have been with me almost every step of my life, they are not a commitment, but are part of my family.  I would befriend every dog I came in contact with, and as a small child I would coax many of them home into our yard where they would, if only for a short time, become the welcome guest of our home.  I spent my first twenty odd years with German Shepherds, enjoying their intelligence, athletic ability and loyalty.  Upon entering the United States Marine Corp I left in my Mom’s care my last GSD which became my Mom’s companion and soul mate.  

After returning home I began searching for a new friend-(dog).  While attending Conformation, Obedience and Shutzhund events looking for another GSD.  I became increasingly aware of the Akita breed and admired their stature and presence.  I began talking with a few breeders, and in 1993 I brought home my first of many Akita puppies.  His name was “Duke”; he was to be a show dog, but he lacked good conformation and became a champion house dog until he passed away.

I began showing my own Akitas and enjoyed the competitiveness of the sport as well as the friendships that developed.  That area of my life has fostered many personal changes and rewards.  It lead to realizing another dream when in the summer of 1997 an opportunity to make a living working with dogs came about;  I bought Soo’s Creek Kennels.  With my Mom’s-(Kathleen) reluctant but enthusiastic help we opened the doors and began a new chapter in our lives, in my life.  It is here at Soo’s Creek Kennels that I have enjoyed my greatest and most rewarding accomplishments both as an animal lover and as a person.  Most importantly I met and feel in love with Danielle who has given us a wonderful and beautiful daughter named “Morgan Danika”.

Together we have nurtured our Akitas on to some very impressive achievements;  “Miss-D” our first champion, “MO” our goofy American Canadian Champion, “CK” our BISS Group winning American Canadian Champion, our Champion and Best Bred-by in Show “Piglit”, our Champion and Best Puppy in Show “Stealth”, our Champion “Jigsaw”, new arrival “Freedom” and our hearts and memories of those that shared our lives if only for a little while, you are never forgotten, as are the many happy homes that have the love of some of our few breedings.  Also, the many dogs that we have had the pleasure of showing, and the joy of a new Champion for our friends and clients.

The Akita’s Spirit and Strength is synonymous with my feelings for our great country. We are truly lucky to live in America and we are equally lucky to have the opportunity to live with our Akitas; hence our name “American Akitas”.  It does not end there; as you might imagine we have a preference for American Akitas, as it was that look that first captured my interest & it is the look that drives our decisions.

“THERE IS A DIFFERENCE”