CJ's Sho-Me Akitas
- Wright City, MO
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Barbara L., the breeder behind CJ's Sho-Me Akitas located in Wright City, MO. Dedicated to the breed for over 30 years; raising sound, healthy Akitas for showing and companionship as pets. We complete OFA testing on all of our dogs before breeding them. Puppies are raised in our home, groomed regularly, microchipped & vaccinated and crate & leash trained before going home.
Q. & A. with Barbara
Why did you start breeding?
I don't even remember lol.What makes your program special?
Working to preserve our long time beloved Akita breed, we focus solely on Akitas and strive to breed high quality Akitas that fit the AKC standard and have stable temperaments to excel in the showring and in your home as a pet.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Atlas
Went homeMale
Poe
Went homeMale
Hazel
Went homeFemale
Maple
Went homeFemale
Emmy
Went homeFemale
Primrose
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Barbara
Barbara has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our pet puppy price is $2,500. All puppies come with a 2 year health guarantee conditional upon spay/neuter at the agreed upon age per our contract. Deposit amount of $500 required to hold a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Barbara may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Barbara offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Barbara directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Toys
- Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Barbara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wright City, MO
727 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
693 miles away
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More about Barbara
Club memberships
Barbara is a member of Midwest Akita Club and Akita Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Professional Groomer, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Barbara has been a member of Good Dog for about 3 years
Barbara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Barbara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
CJ's Sho-Me Akitas meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Toby, dad
Akita
About Toby
Toby is a male Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Barbara decided to make him part of their program. Barbara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Annabelle, mom
Akita
About Annabelle
Annabelle is a female Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barbara decided to make her part of their program. Barbara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Everest, mom
Akita
About Everest
Everest is a female Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barbara decided to make her part of their program. Barbara has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI), Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
CJ's Sho-Me Akitas reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Akita.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
