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Okami Akitas
Meet the breeder
I'm Linda W., the breeder behind Okami Akitas located in Peotone, IL. Only quality, health tested akitas with exceptional temperaments are in our breeding program. All are AKC Champions with OFA CHIC#’s. Our litters are raised in our home. After 30 years with this breed we can’t see ourselves with another breed!
Q. & A. with Linda
What makes your program special?
Only healthy dogs with exceptional temperaments are in our breeding program. All are OFA tested for Hips, Elbows, Patellas, Thyroid & Eyes.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Linda
Linda 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 Linda to learn more details about pricing.
“Deposits are non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda 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 Linda.
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Puppy pick-up locations
Meet in Peotone, IL
Meet at ORD airport
More about Linda
Club memberships
Linda is a member of Akita Club of America.
Linda has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
Linda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Linda’s links
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Linda is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Okami 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
Mirage, mom
Akita
About Mirage
Mirage is a female Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Linda decided to make her part of their program. Linda 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.
Heat, dad
Akita
About Heat
Heat is a male Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Linda decided to make him part of their program. Linda 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Okami 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.
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.
