Shinto Akitas
Meet the breeder
I'm Ronnie M., the breeder behind Shinto Akitas located in Northwest, AR. In the breed for over 40 years. Blessed to be considered one of the top Akita kennels even with a limited breeding program. Our motto has always been quality not quantity.
Q. & A. with Ronnie
Why did you start breeding?
Simply, our love for the breed.What makes your program special?
We pride ourselves on having accomplished so much over the years. Breedings are planned, looking for our next show special. We have been blessed with 7 generations of Best In Speciality Show Winners and a number of Top 5 ranked Akitas. We currently bred and own the Number 1 ranked Akita. We have spent nearly a lifetime doing this for the love of the breed. Our dogs are family but we cannot keep them all so those owners current and future become part of our extended dog family. Each breeding is planned to produce type, temperament, and soundness.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Ronnie
Ronnie 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 $300 refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $3,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Cost depends on quality of puppy, pet or show, ex. pick of the litter a show puppy top price. Deposit holds ones place in line for current litter. No puppy available, deposit returned.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ronnie 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 Ronnie 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 Ronnie 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 Ronnie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Northwest, AR
953 miles away
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More about Ronnie
Club memberships
Ronnie is a member of Akita Club of America and Heart of Texas Akita Club .
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Judge, AKC Breeder of Merit, Professional Groomer, CHIC Certified.
Ronnie has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Ronnie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Ronnie’s links
Ronnie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Shinto 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
Gemma, mom
Akita
About Gemma
Gemma is a female Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ronnie decided to make her part of their program. Ronnie 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
Shinto 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.
