Hickory Ridge Akitas
- Granville, OH
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Jennifer K., the breeder behind Hickory Ridge Akitas located in Granville, OH. Hickory Ridge Akitas is a small kennel committed to producing healthy Akitas with sound minds and bodies and excellent temperaments for companion or show homes.
Q. & A. with Jennifer
What makes your program special?
We have a track record of breeding Akitas who have performed well in the show arena. More importantly, we focus on the health of our dogs, and make sure to produce healthy, well-tempered Akita puppies with each breeding. All breeding prospects are AKC-registered and have all their health clearances prior to breeding.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 - Blue
Went homeFemale
Girl - Purple
Went homeFemale
Girl - Red
Went homeFemale
Boy - Orange
Went homeMale
Girl - Yellow
Went homeFemale
Girl - Pink
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
ReservedFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2 - Green
Went homeMale
Boy 1- Blue
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Seiji x Liberty litter
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Jennifer
Jennifer has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“All of our Akita puppies are sold on a Limited AKC Registration. This means that they cannot be used for breeding purposes. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your puppy (this will be applied to the purchase of the puppy when the puppy is picked up). Our pet prices are $3,500 for a pet/companion puppy. If a puppy is reserved for an AKC Conformation Show home, the puppy price is more than the cost of a pet. A non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to reserve your puppy (this will be applied to the purchase of the puppy when the puppy is picked up). If the seller cannot meet your puppy preference concerning the gender of the puppy or specified coat length (long coat vs. normal coat) within one year from the time deposit is made, $400 will be refunded. $100 is reserved for administrative fees. We do not guarantee coat colors as these are subject to change in variation as your Akita matures.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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
- Vet records
Extras
- AKC registration
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Jennifer.
Breeder's location
Meet in Granville, OH
278 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at John Glenn Columbus Airport
296 miles away
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Meet in Columbus, OH
301 miles away
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More about Jennifer
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Jennifer has been a member of Good Dog for almost 7 years
Jennifer was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Jennifer’s links
Jennifer is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Hickory Ridge 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
Seiji, dad
Akita
About Seiji
Seiji is a very astute, a quick learner, and sweetly pleasing. He is brave, but cautious. It takes him a few minutes to warm up to strangers, but once he becomes familiar, he is a total mush for love and attention!
Liberty, mom
Akita
About Liberty
Liberty is a female Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer 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.
Paislee, mom
Akita
About Paislee
Paislee is a female Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer 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.
Vashti, mom
Akita
About Vashti
Vashti is a female Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Jennifer decided to make her part of their program. Jennifer 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.
Louie, dad
Akita
About Louie
Louie is a male Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Jennifer decided to make him part of their program. Jennifer 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
Excellent level
Hickory Ridge 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.
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.
