Minioso Akitas was Established in 1999 and are owned and adored by Lisa Goldy and Colin Humphries. Our 1st introduction to Akitas was our old girl 'Roxy' closely followed by our old boy 'Storm' both have excellent temperaments and superb breed qualities.

For years we had been ringside watching the Akitas, but in 2003 we started showing our own dogs with 'Amadar Take A Chance on Me at Minioso' being our first. In 2004 we purchased our foundation bitch 'Tameka' and in August 04 she made her show debut at six months of age. Tameka made a wonderful start to her show career and at Crufts 2005 did us proud by taking Best Puppy Bitch under the well respected Judge Mrs. Jenny Killilea (Redwitch).

In 2006 Tameka produced her 1st litter of seven puppies, from this litter five of the puppies qualified for Crufts 2008. Both males from this litter have had excellent show careers, both winning Best Puppy Dog awards at Championship level, one of them (Billy) taking a Best Puppy In Breed at the Welsh Kennel Club. Amongst all the puppies they have several 1st places, Best Of Breeds, Best Puppy and Group awards A Best Puppy In Show and a Reserve Best In Show. Also our stunning boy Thomas, gained his 1st Reserve CC in May 2008 - Way to go Thomas!

In December 2007 Tameka gave birth to her 2nd litter, and these puppies will make their show debuts in the Summer of 2008, along with our latest rising stars 'Lily' and 'Teddy'.

We breed only when we want something for the show ring, and although confirmation and breed type are important to us, temperament should be of paramount importance in a breeding program. All of our Akitas are well socialised and have amazing temperaments which shows in our puppies. We welcome anyone into our home via appointment to view the dogs and get to know this wonderful breed.