Yakumo Sou Japanese Akitainu Usa

Yakumo Sou Japanese Akitainu USA, based in North Tonawanda, New York, is the program of Kevin Carroll, a breeder, handler, and judge with more than 20 years dedicated to the Japanese akitainu. North Tonawanda sits just north of Buffalo in western New York, making it one of the more accessible locations in the region for families searching for Japanese akitainu puppies in New York.

Carroll grew up in Ireland with Norwegian elkhounds and Pomeranians, giving him a lifelong foundation in spitz and primitive breeds. He relocated to the United States in 2012 and is now a dual citizen, bringing an international perspective to his work with the breed. Yakumo Sou holds membership in the Akita Inu Hozonkai (AKIHO), the original Japanese preservation society for the breed founded in 1927, reflecting a commitment to the Japanese standard rather than the American type.

Health testing sits at the center of the program's philosophy. Carroll emphasizes the importance of verifiable OFA results for all breeding dogs and conducts thorough genetic research before introducing any new dogs. The kennel is active in the broader Japanese akitainu community across both the United States and Canada, and Carroll also participates in the sport as a conformation judge.

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