Hachidori Sou

Samantha W.

Breeder of Shikokus

  • Virginia
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Theodore

Ready now

4 months old · Male

Kotomi

Ready now

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 mature

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

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

Puppy prices include a $2,000 non-refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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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.

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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
      • 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

Other pick-up locations

Meet at Norfolk Airport

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 about 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported 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 Shikokus.

  • 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.

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