Mayoke Akitas
- Hearne, TX
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Ilka W., the breeder behind Mayoke Akitas located in Hearne, TX. We have been fanciers and breeders of the Akita since 2005. We focus on dogs as sound in structure as they are in temperament! All breeding dogs have their proper health certifications, including OFA hips, elbows, patella, eyes and thyroid. We are happy to discuss our dogs with you, happy to help folks learn more about this breed and what reasonable expectations are for them when you take a puppy into your home. This breed is not for everyone, but for some it is an amazing fit for life!
Q. & A. with Ilka
Why did you start breeding?
I fell in love with my first Akita, Kuma. She was just what I needed at the time. Both a great protector and so affectionate and loving with me. I have always liked the Northern breeds, but the confident temperament of the Akita, along with the lack of barking and affectionate nature lured me in. I have been involved with this breed since 2005.What makes your program special?
We not only breed for sound structure, even more so for sound temperament. This can be a tough breed when it comes to temperament, which can be difficult for some individuals to handle. We strive to breed puppies that are confident, yet very playful and silly. The goal would be for this temperament to remain as an adult. They do not need to be trained to be protective, this always remains in their nature, but have a happy, silly, sweet temperament is fun to live with and have in your family.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Ilka
Ilka 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
Connect with Ilka to learn more details about pricing.
“Puppies are priced individually, companion vs. show quality. Please contact us for more information. We only take deposits with an approved application AND once the litter is born that is of interest to the buyer.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ilka 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 Ilka 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 Ilka 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 Ilka.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hearne, TX
1217 miles away
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More about Ilka
Club memberships
Ilka is a member of Brazos Valley Kennel Club, Heart of Texas Akita Club, Lone Star Akita Club, and Akita Club of America.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Ilka has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Ilka was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Ilka is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mayoke 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Mayoke 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.
