Hachidori Sou
- Virginia
- Responds within an hour
Available puppies
Kotomi
1 year old · Female
Meet the breeder
I'm Samantha W., the breeder behind Hachidori Sou located in Virginia. We are members of the North American Shikoku Club. We are very involved in conformation. Our dogs are very well cared for. We want to give them the best life we can. We strive to breed healthy dogs with solid temperaments. We do everything we can to better the breed. We love our dogs!
Q. & A. with Samantha
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with the breed and became active in showing and eventually in breeding. It was meant to be!What makes your program special?
Our dogs are part of the family and we hope to see all of our puppies in great homes. We keep in contact with puppy owners and love seeing updates as they grow and matureWhere do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Aurora
Went homeFemale
Naveen
Went homeMale
Tiana
Went homeFemale
Galette
Went homeFemale
Snow White
Went homeFemale
Kristoff
Went homeMale
Hans
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Akari
Went homeFemale
Kokoro
Went homeMale
Amiri
Went homeFemale
Takara
Went homeFemale
Theodore
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Maddy
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha directly.
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
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Samantha.
Breeder's location
Meet in Virginia
4116 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Norfolk Airport
4115 miles away
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Flexible meeting point
Samantha can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Samantha
Club memberships
Samantha is a member of North American Shikoku Club.
Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hachidori Sou 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
KJ, dad
Shikoku Ken
About KJ
KJ is a male Shikoku Ken. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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.
Nori, mom
Shikoku Ken
About Nori
Nori is a female Shikoku Ken. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Kana, mom
Shikoku Ken
About Kana
Kana is very sweet, great with people and loves to go on walks
Sakura, mom
Shikoku Ken
About Sakura
Sakura is a female Shikoku Ken. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Doru, dad
Shikoku Ken
About Doru
Doru is a male Shikoku Ken. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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.
Emmy, mom
Shikoku Ken
About Emmy
Emmy loves her family and is an amazing mother. She enjoys going on walks and getting belly rubs
Tadashi, dad
Shikoku Ken
About Tadashi
Tadashi is very sweet and while cautious loves meeting new people. He is very silly but alert
Stevie, mom
Shikoku Ken
About Stevie
Stevie is a female Shikoku Ken. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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.
Ryuu, dad
Shikoku Ken
About Ryuu
Ryuu is a male Shikoku Ken. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha 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.
Chidori, mom
Shikoku Ken
About Chidori
Chidori is a female Shikoku Ken. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha 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
Great level
Hachidori Sou 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 Shikoku Kens.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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), Dentition
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.
