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Sovereign Akitas
Meet the breeder
I'm Carol F., the breeder behind Sovereign Akitas located in Hot Springs, AR. Here at Sovereign Akitas, we place temperament and soundness first and foremost. We hope you enjoy viewing our Akitas and sharing with our family the joy they have brought to us. Our kennel is air-conditioned Each dog has time in large exercise yards daily. Our puppies are born in our home.
Q. & A. with Carol
Why did you start breeding?
I worked at a major Thoroughbred Farm in Kentucky, my job was breeding reports, which pedigrees benefit each other. I was able to take this knowledge into Akitas to breed the best Akitas possible.What makes your program special?
I’m a very small kennel. Each dog gets individual attention. I’ve taken my knowledge on pedigrees and feel this is to my benefit. Having access to frozen semen allows me to bring the great Akitas back around.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Carol
Carol 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 refundable deposit and between $2,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Deposit is required after pregnancy is confirmed.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carol 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 Carol 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 Carol 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 Carol.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Hot Springs, AR
916 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Memphis Airport
742 miles away
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More about Carol
Carol has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Carol was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Carol’s links
Carol is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sovereign 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
Melody, mom
Akita
About Melody
Melody is a female Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carol decided to make her part of their program. Carol 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.
Cabe, dad
Akita
About Cabe
Cabe is a male Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Carol decided to make him part of their program. Carol 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
Good level
Sovereign 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.
Brucellosis
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 Profile
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).
