Yamainu
Meet the breeder
I'm Adrianna F., the breeder behind Yamainu located in Twin Bridges, MT. Located in the high mountains of Southwest Montana, we are a small batch, purpose driven breeder dedicated to producing dogs based on champion conformation with the athleticism to show up and perform in sport and competition, with the added grit needed when facing the realities of the backcountry or navigating the hustle and bustle of the city. Big skies, fresh air, and the mountains in our back yard provides us with the perfect environment to grow strong, stable, healthy pups. Bonding closely with their family, we are as dedicated and loyal to our dogs as they are to us. We pride ourselves on our well focused eye for promoting health and genetic diversity for this rare breed, importing for type and temperament as well diversity as we move into the future of the Japanese Akitainu in the United States. That being said, finding appropriate, dedicated pet and breeding homes is of utmost importance to us here at Yamainu. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us, we love talking about our dogs!
Q. & A. with Adrianna
Why did you start breeding?
When I was too young to know better, I tirelessly looked for a breeder of Japanese Akitainu, as I had always been drawn to them and had grown up with working stock and guardian dogs, but craved something wilder and bold, less dependent on my direction, but that still maintained loyalty to me as their master. As I found, this was harder than I initially expected. Nobody responded to my inquiries. I instead found unknown to me at the time, a puppy mill, it was disguised well and had many reviews and everything looked good from the outside. So my journey began when I picked up a 12 week old female long-coat American Akita from my local airport, the first one I had seen in person, she was everything Akita and nothing what I expected. She was incredibly challenging but I loved her dearly. Ultimately she had so many behavioral, and health issues due to her intense inbreeding that her life was very short, this left a deep deep wound in my heart, but taught me a lot. It taught me the value of good breeding practices, the importance of health testing, genetics, early socialization, and knowing your lines. I never again rolled my eyes at the prices of dogs that were shown and bred with intention. I saw the value in knowing what you were getting. I gained a tremendous amount of respect for the tireless work that goes into producing well bred dogs, I had no idea really. I met my mentor, who had a litter of the breed that had originally captivated me. Jai. It had been years since my last Akita, and I knew if I was going to try to own a breed like this I had to find the right mentor, and do it correctly. My life had recently changed drastically, my partner and I had moved from the city, back to the country, where a dream had room to spread its wings into a plan. We drove to a much bigger airport and picked up the puppy that would be everything I had been looking for a decade before. She showed me what a well bred dog could be, she showed me what a profound difference good breeding makes. She is the ultimate Akita in the best way, she exemplifies what I want to share with people about the Japanese Akita. The knowledge I have gained from my mentor has been absolutely invaluable. A good mentor is more than a teacher, they become your friend, your family. She introduced me to the competition ring, she taught me how to show, how to recognize good traits and faults in my own dogs. My life has only benefited and continues to make valuable connections in this small world of dogs thanks to my mentor. We are incredibly excited for the future as this journey continues to unfold it has become an international endeavor as we continue to search around the globe for the bloodlines and type that benefit the dogs in our program most.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Adrianna
Adrianna 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
"Price includes: Wellness check, first round of vaccines, deworming, AKC/UKC/IABCA registration, our personalized new puppy package. Shipping/Transportation at buyers expense. $500.00 Deposit (goes towards your total) to hold puppy until balance is paid. $100.00 is non-refundable in the event the buyer backs out. This helps protect our time and energy in vetting prospective buyers. If you cannot fully commit to buying a puppy and giving it a life-long home, do not put down a deposit."
Contract & health guarantee
Adrianna 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 Adrianna 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 Adrianna directly.
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
- Socialized with other dogs
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
- Puppy starter kit
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Adrianna.
Breeder's location
Meet in Twin Bridges, MT
4951 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Billings Logan Airport
4821 miles away
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Meet in Billings, MT
4821 miles away
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More about Adrianna
Adrianna has been a member of Good Dog for 10 months
Adrianna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Adrianna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Yamainu 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
Karyuu, dad
Japanese Akitainu
About Karyuu
Karyuu is a male Japanese Akitainu over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Adrianna decided to make him part of their program. Adrianna 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.
Uploaded health tests
Patellar Luxation, Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI), +1 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Yamainu 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 Japanese Akitainus.
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.
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.
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.
Brucellosis, 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.
Full Embark Panel, OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, DNA Disease Panel, Amelogenesis Imperfecta (AI), Akita Type
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).