I'm the breeder behind Painted Desert Akitas located in Hunt, AZ. Our Akitas up to date on vaccinations, deworming and flea and tick prevention. We raise our puppies in a family atmosphere with their mother, they ween at their own pace. Our Akitas are socialized daily with other dogs, our family and our personal friends.
About Christopher
We are located near the Petrified Forest National Park in Northern Arizona. We are The Spears; we are ethical breeders of Beautiful American Akitas. All our Akitas are registered with AKC. At Painted Desert Akitas our Akitas are part of our family, we do not run a kennel or a store front. We are not a “puppy mill”, we are a family with a passion for the breed and strive to improve its excellence.
What makes Christopher’s program special
At Painted Desert Akitas, we strive to produce the highest quality puppies in health and appearance. We keep our Akitas up to date on vaccinations, deworming and flea and tick prevention. Their health and disposition are our ultimate goal.
Christopher is a member of 2 clubs
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Christopher’s certifications & recognitions
AKC registerable
Christopher 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. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. 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.
Puppy prices range from $1,200 - $2,000 and include a non-refundable deposit of $600.
“Our Akitas are AKC registered, up to date on vaccinations, deworming and flea & tick prevention.They are socialized daily. We feed Victor Hi Pro Plus kibble, an all-stage dog food, once weened. ”
Christopher 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 Christopher 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 Christopher directly.
Our puppies are will-adjusted to a home environment. They are socialized with people and other dogs. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Socialization with Other Dogs, Potty Pad Training, Doggy door training , Shown lots of love, Early Socialization, Outdoors (when Weather permits), Noise desensitized , Sound Stimulation, Chew, e.g. Bone, Toys, e.g. Ball, Touch Desensitization, Socialized with Adult Dogs, and Socialized with Children.
All our puppies were given heath checks by a veterinarian at 6 weeks of age. They are up to date on their vaccinations and dewormed.
We send our puppies home with Blanket with Littermates' and Mom's scents, Food Starter Bag, AKC Registration, and Our puppies go to their furever home with a specialized care package with items specially chosen by our family. Every single item in this specialized care package is intended to make the transition to the puppy’s furever home as smooth as possible..
Christopher offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Work with a trusted to get your puppy comfortably dropped off at a meeting point close to home.
Why Christopher started breeding
We fell in love with the Akita breed. We wanted to be able to provide well-bred puppies with great dispositions.
Christopher has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Christopher was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Christopher’s links
Painted Desert Akitas meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Akita
Akita
About Whisper
Whisper is a female Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christopher decided to make her part of their program. Christopher 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
Akita
About Reacher
Reacher is a male Akita. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christopher decided to make him part of their program. Christopher 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
Akita
Painted Desert 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.
DNA Profile
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).
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.