Sierra Mountain Akitas

Jessica M.

Breeder of Japanese Akitainus and Akita

  • South Carolina
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Jessica M., the breeder behind Sierra Mountain Akitas located in South Carolina. We love our Akitas, and our goal is to improve each next generation we produce. Our Akitas enjoy daily life in our home where they are loved and trained by myself as well as in group classes that we participate in. In the competition ring, they are handled primarily by our phenomenal handlers and occasionally by myself as well.

Q. & A. with Jessica

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Akita puppies include white, black, fawn, black overlay, red, red, black overlay, and silver, black overlay. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • 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.

Getting a puppy from Jessica

Jessica 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

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,300 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The listed price includes limited AKC registration, veterinary exam, first vaccination, health guarantee, and a goody bag of new puppy essentials. Show/breeding registration can be discussed and will be an additional cost if approved.”

Contract & health guarantee

Jessica 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 Jessica 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 Jessica 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
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Initial potty training
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in South Carolina

405 miles away

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More about Jessica

  • Club memberships

    Jessica is a member of Greenville Kennel Club and Clemson Kennel Club.

  • Jessica has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

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

  • Jessica’s links

Jessica is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sierra Mountain 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

All breeds

Akita

Japanese Akitainu

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Sierra Mountain 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.

  • DNA Disease 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 Jessica to bring home their puppies.

  • Stacy A.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    Jessica was so helpful in guiding me thru this process. I got 2 puppies from her and couldn’t be happier. All the info provided and the toys we a blessing.

  • Mike G.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Jessica has been an absolute treasure throughout the whole process. She went above and beyond for me and my pup Yama, and I highly recommend that whomever reads this give her and her beautiful pups serious consideration for you next pet/companion. Thank you Jessica, and GOD bless.

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.

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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