Dear Akita-Friends,
In the following we want to deliver insight into our Akita breeding, our dogs and our family.
This is my husband:
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Hans-Joachim
Bethke ... |
... And me, Angelika. |
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Our son Björn, who stands already on his own feet, is rarely a guest of our house. However there are two lovely she-dogs called “Eiri” and “Ajia-jin“ (her daugter) we live together with. A harmonious pride.
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"Eiri"
und deren Tochter ... |
... „Ajia-jin“
... harmonisch im
Rudel zusammen.
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Our family lives in Alt Ruppin, in the North of Brandenburg (some kilometres away from Berlin) in a nature protection area.
Our house has got a little park and it’s surrounded by an idyllic pinewood.
That’s why we chose the name „Akamatsu no Mori“ (english: “from the pinewood”). We also got an international certification for this name. |
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Animals, especially horses and dogs have always belonged to our life in different ways. Some years ago when our she-dog, a Great Dane died, we looked for a new capable companion. At random we got adverted to the Japanese Akita. In 2002 the 8 weeks old Akita she-dog “Donna” became a member of our family. We were very glad to have such a lovely dog. This small one exceeded all expectations. Unfortunately she came down with VKH and died when she was only 2 years old. However there was still the fascinating admiration of the Akita breed. Our Donna did a good job as we can say: “The Akita is an absorbing, confident, balanced dog, who owns an impressive beauty!!!”
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In 2005 we put up Eiri, a red-white coloured Japanese Akita. She visited a pet obedience school and several exhibitions – with success. |
In 2006 we organized an “Akita-Berlin-Brandenburg” regulars' table, where breeders and dog owners had the chance to compare their experiences and present their knowledge about dogs in terms of practices and talks.
As we spend a lot of time together our passion for the Akita gets bigger aswell. Several conditions necessary for breeding you will find fulfilled.
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In summer 2008 Eiri gave birth to 10 healthy and gorgeous puppies. It has been a wonderful and great experience. On the other hand I don`t want to keep quiet about the effort, time and work linked with the education and nursing of the puppies.
| We decided to keep a second Akita, a red-white coloured she-dog of the litter called Ajia-jin, our little Asian. There have been no regrets with regard to this decision. Over and over it’s a pleasure to watch mother and daughter playing and to study their behaviour in everyday life. |
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By the way our dogs aren’t used to spend their day in a kennel. They live as proper family members in our house. The Akita is characterized by an imperturbable fidelity and always wants to be surrounded by his pack.…..
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We enjoy being together and care for the heartfelt contact with our dogs. It is also to mention that we keep in good shape as the dogs need their daily exercise. A welcome side action. |
Meanwhile a life without this beautiful Akita has become unthinkable. Sometimes the upbringing gets a bit stressful though as they have their obstinacy every now and then.
The Japanese call it pride and dignity. I call it character. The contact with other dogs is important in either case. |
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I might have aroused your interest. If so and if you want to get more information on the Akita Inu breed you can contact me by telephone or in person (arranged).
You can also send me an e-mail if you have any questions E-mail: bethke@akitazucht.de
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