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Four Seasons Akita (Shikisou)
- Slippery Rock, PA · 195 miles away
Upcoming litters
Planned Japanese Akitainu litter
Due July 2026
Ready Sept. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Kiara S., the breeder behind Four Seasons Akita (Shikisou) located in Slippery Rock, PA. All puppies come with microchip, current vaccinations, vet check, 1 month of FREE health insurance, lifetime breeder support and a Training/Grooming Puppy Pack.
Q. & A. with Kiara
Why did you start breeding?
In 2014, I found Kiba almost by accident. His parents were directly from Japan. I have always been an animal lover and after finding so many mixes of the JA and the AA in the US, I began looking into learning about breeding and preserving the breed standard.What makes your program special?
Our dogs and puppies are raised and loved by our family. All of our Japanese Akitas socialized at a young age with other dogs, people, and small children to be sound companions.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white, red, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.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.
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Kana Go Shikisou
Went homeFemale
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Takara Go Shikisou
Went homeFemale
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Japan
Went homeMale
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Ruri
Went homeFemale
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Gisa
Went homeFemale
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Ayato Go Shikisou
Went homeMale
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Koki Go Shikisou
Went homeMale
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Koharu Go Shikisou
Went homeMale
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Haruko Go Shikisou
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kiara
Kiara 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 $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Includes registration, microchip, current vaccinations, vet check, 1 month of FREE health insurance, lifetime breeder support and a Training/Grooming Puppy Pack. Deposits are NOT refundable and are only accepted after a phone/video chat review of your already approved application.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kiara 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 Kiara 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 Kiara 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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kiara.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Slippery Rock, PA
195 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pittsburgh Airport
178 miles away
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More about Kiara
Club memberships
Kiara is a member of Butler County Kennel Club and United Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer.
Kiara has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Kiara was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Kiara is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Four Seasons Akita (Shikisou) 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
Juju, dad
Japanese Akitainu
About Juju
Juju is a male Japanese Akitainu. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kiara decided to make him part of their program. Kiara 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.
Takara, mom
Japanese Akitainu
About Takara
Takara is a female Japanese Akitainu almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kiara decided to make her part of their program. Kiara 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.
Kiba, dad
Japanese Akitainu
About Kiba
Kiba is a male Japanese Akitainu over 11 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kiara decided to make him part of their program. Kiara 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Four Seasons Akita (Shikisou) 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 Japanese Akitainus.
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.
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.
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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Kiara to bring home their puppies.
Kevon R.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
Kiara was so responsive and knowledgeable about the breed. Stayed in touched regularly, and Good Dog made the process so easy. Kenji is perfect! And doing well!
Yomar M.
Verified owner · Sept. 2022
+8My experience was wonderful Akita shikisou they worked with me and made it easy to schedule a pickup also started training my pup which made easy for the pup to adjust
Cory L.
Verified owner · Apr. 2024
I have now adopted two puppies from Four Seasons and both additions to my family have been a blessing. Four Seasons has done an absolute wonderful job facilitating and working with me to adopt our furry loved ones. I highly recommend Four Seasons to any and everyone.
GCGabriel C.
Verified owner · May 2022
+4Wonderful experience overall! Breeder was very helpful, answered all questions, and provided everything we needed to get started with our puppy. The puppy has been a great addition to our home, and we loved going through the process with Four Seasons Akita.
