Miyo Ken

Erin M.

Breeder of Japanese Akitainus

  • Hubert, NC
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Okitatsu

Ready Nov. 26

7 weeks old · Male

Otohime

Ready Nov. 26

7 weeks old · Female

Oushin

Ready Nov. 26

7 weeks old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Erin M., the breeder behind Miyo Ken located in Hubert, NC. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. We only breed 100% Japanese Akitainus from imported lines. Our dogs are each carefully chosen and are wonderful examples of conformation, temperament, and performance. Each of our dogs has brought so much happiness to us throughout their lives. We want to do our part to produce wonderful, healthy dogs that can not only be wonderful examples of the breed but also bring their families joy as wonderful pets and companions.

Q. & A. with Erin

  • 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.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Erin

Erin 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 deposit and between $2,000 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Our puppies will usually fall between $2500-$3500, though there may be some exceptions. Prices will be based on each individual puppy and may depend on color, gender, or the particular breeding. Prices will also differ between pets or dogs meant for breeding/show. Breeding/show rights may be available for approved puppies going to approved homes. These puppies would will include the additional paperwork and breeder support needed for show/breeding. The deposit for the waitlist is refundable. A deposit holding a specific puppy that has been removed from availability is considered a “holding fee” and is then Non-Refundable. The waitlist deposit becomes the holding fee when a puppy is chosen.”

Contract & health guarantee

Erin 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 Erin 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 Erin 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
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Erin.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Hubert, NC

4261 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Albert J. Ellis Airport

4270 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Erin can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Erin

  • Erin has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Erin was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Erin’s links

Erin is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Miyo Ken 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

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Miyo Ken 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.

  • 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.

  • Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI), Akita Type, Full Embark Panel

    Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Erin to bring home their puppies.

  • Tina C.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Katsu (formerly known as Mitsushiro) has brought so much joy to our lives. After losing our GS in December 2024, it was a very thoughtful decision to have another pup. With that said, we wanted to go with a reputable breeder, and we are so thankful to come across Erin and her Akitas. Katsu is very well tempered with bouts of energy that makes him so fun loving. He took to his crate immediately and potty training has been pretty much a breeze. We’re using a bell on the door and just in 2 weeks, he’s been using it to signal he wants to go outside. We’ve only had 3 accidents in the house. I credit his temperament and personality to Erin and her carefully selected pack. We are still in awe. He can sit, lay down, walks on a leash, comes, and can heel. Very receptive to training (we use kibble mostly). We definitely see the stubborn side everyone mentions when it comes to Akita’s. Just have to be consistent and patient. Erin was amazing at answering all of my questions. She would go into detail when needed and it was really helpful. All in all, a wonderful experience and breeder. One of the rare ones that has full checkups done -and- posted and with AKC registration (pending but coming!). Had I gone for distance, I could’ve gone with someone in CA but Erin’s pups are worth the flight.

    Alissa B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2023

    Erin was fast at responding to messages and took great care of the puppies. I enjoyed looking at the pictures and videos of the litter in the weeks leading up to taking my sweet girl home. Jade is great with other dogs and cats, and getting her has been a great experience all around!

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    Aolin Z.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2023

    Puppy is well behaved and healthy, definitely worth the wait. Miyo is very professional and kind, and she cares the puppy.

  • Ahmat R.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2024

    I flew in to pick up my fur baby with complete confidence because Erin is such a wonderful person. She is great with communication. It was truly a pleasure working with you and thank you for the opportunity to have one of your babies. We promise to spoil her the way every dog should be spoiled.

    Jesus J.

    Verified owner · May 2023

    Erin was always very kind and quick to responding messages

    Stefan D.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2022

    It was a great experience to work with Erin. Everything went smooth and she was very professional. Paperworks were clear and easy, she informed everything we needed to know. Erin shared so many pictures from whelping to the day we picked up the puppy. We are very satisfied and happy that we could get a puppy from her.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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