TLC Akitas

Ashley V.

Breeder of Akita

  • Chillicothe, MO ·
  • Responds within a few days

Available puppies and older dogs

Freedom

Ready July 24

9 weeks old · Male

AKC Legend

Ready now

4 years old · Male

Meet the breeder

I'm Ashley V., the breeder behind TLC Akitas located in Chillicothe, MO. At TLC Akitas, we are a faith and family-focused breeder producing outstanding pedigrees and generation after generation of home-bred champions. With love and integrity, we raise top-quality Akitas to help you find your next best friend and lifelong companion.

Q. & A. with Ashley

  • Why did you start breeding?

    As a child, my family raised pet-quality puppies, but I wanted to take it to the next level—striving to improve breed standards and temperaments. Driven by a passion for excellence and love of showing, I’m dedicated to breeding top-quality Akitas that excel both in the ring and as loyal companions.

  • What makes your program special?

    At TLC Akitas, all our dogs are born and raised with us—no random purchases. We pride ourselves on home-bred champions with exceptional pedigrees. Through genetic testing and strict temperament selection, we ensure our Akitas are healthy, well-socialized, and ready to be loyal, loving companions for life.

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

    Our puppies include black, fawn undercoat, black, silver undercoat, black, red undercoat, black, brown undercoat, fawn, fawn, black overlay, red, 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 Ashley

Ashley 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.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Ashley partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes a 2 year health and hereditary guarantee, AKC Reg & pedigree, microchip, puppy socialization, started on potty training, puppy food, puppy toys, & puppy blanket with momma's scent! Our deposit will reserve your puppy pick, theu are non refundable but always good towards the purchase of one of our puppies.”

Contract & health guarantee

Ashley 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 Ashley 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 Ashley directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Puppy starter kit
      • AKC registration
      • Food & treats
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Chillicothe, MO

859 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Kansas City Airport (was Mid-Continent )

922 miles away

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Meet in Cedar Rapids, IA

772 miles away

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More about Ashley

  • Certifications & recognitions

    AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..

  • Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for 12 months

    Ashley was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Ashley’s links

Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder

TLC 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

TLC 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.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • 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.

Verified owner stories

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

  • Jean H.

    Verified owner · June 2026

    I recently purchased my fourth Akita from Ashley, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. One of the things that has always been most important to me is working with a breeder who is truly dedicated to the breed, and Ashley has spent many years responsibly breeding Akitas with a long history of healthy, well-bred dogs. This puppy, Poppy, is my first long-haired Akita, and she is absolutely wonderful. Ashley was easy to communicate with throughout the entire process and kept me informed every step of the way. When Poppy’s original flight was canceled, Ashley immediately took care of rescheduling her travel and made sure she arrived safely as promised. Ashley’s commitment to her dogs, professionalism, and genuine care for her puppies and their families is evident in everything she does. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a healthy, well-bred Akita from a knowledgeable and responsible breeder. We are thrilled to welcome Poppy into our family!

    Rodney R.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    After searching for a long-coated Akita (Woolie) for almost a year and dealing with dead ends and scammers, finding Ashley felt like striking gold. From the very beginning, she was personable, upfront, and completely honest. We had a unique situation where it was unclear if our first choice, Maya (formerly Posie), would turn out to be a Woolie, though we knew our second choice (Promise) definitely was. Ashley went above and beyond by reserving both puppies for seven days until she could confirm Maya's coat type. Most breeders would demand an immediate choice rather than taking two dogs off the market, but Ashley accommodated us graciously, which meant the world to us. Throughout the dame’s (Tymber) pregnancy, Ashley kept us well-informed and quickly answered all our questions. Once the litter arrived, she sent regular photo and video updates. We were initially stressed about getting Maya to our state, but Ashley handled all the flight logistics seamlessly, which was a massive relief. When we picked Maya up from the airport, we knew we had made the right choice. She was understandably a bit anxious from the trip, but she looked incredibly healthy. We expected a long adjustment period, but within 30 seconds of letting her out in our front yard, she was running everywhere and asking for belly rubs! Working with Ashley was not just a great business experience; it was a reminder that there are still genuinely good people out there who take pride in making others happy. If this review doesn’t convince you to go with her, it’s truly your loss. Thank you, Ashley, for everything!"

    Jeff D.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Ashley was great

  • Gabriel G.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Ashly was very kind and attentive throughout the process, they are very responsible and I recommend 100% contacting her

    CW

    Connie W.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Ashley was amazing. She helped me to find me my puppy. She also helped me get him to me.

    Cecelia H.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2025

    After texting back & forth with Ashley I knew I liked this girl,very knowledgeable about the akita breed and was impressed how many years experience she and her family had with breeding & showing them.after looking at dogs on her TLC website I came across this lil red/ black mask lil guy named at the time Brownie, I was hooked ! I renamed him Yoda and he has an bubbly sweet personality, really great dog, thank you Ashley 😊 for all your help take care in the doggie world 🐶

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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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