Shiranui Kennels

Raised by Mira M.

Certified Breeder of Japanese Akitainus

  • 4 club memberships

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Shiranui Kennels located in Suffolk, VA. We are a Japanese Akita breeder whose mission is to breed healthy dogs with great temperament. We only breed AKIHO pedigreed dogs. Shiranui Kennels was founded in 2017 and is in Suffolk, Virginia. We are a Japanese Akita breeder whose mission is to breed healthy dogs with great temperament. We only breed AKIHO pedigreed and health tested dogs. Our dogs are all well socialized, beloved, and spoiled pets first and foremost.

Mira’s experience

  • Mira is a member of 4 clubs

    Langley Kennel Club, AKIHO North America, Japanese Akitainu Club USA, Japanese Akitainu Club of America

Getting a puppy from Mira

Mira 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.

Price

Puppy prices range from $3,500.

Contract and health guarantee

Mira 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 Mira 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 Mira directly.

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What's included

Enrichment and socialization

Certified Good Dog Breeders put a lot of care into raising well-rounded puppies, often focusing on early training and socialization with children and other animals. While Shiranui Kennels hasn’t shared details here about their specific practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they prepare their puppies to go home.

Puppy health practices

Certified Good Dog breeders ensure their puppies are healthy and ready for their new homes. Puppies receive the appropriate vaccinations and are dewormed or have a clear fecal exam before they leave. While Shiranui Kennels hasn’t shared details about their specific health practices yet, we encourage you to reach out to learn more about how they care for their puppies.

Extras

Your puppy may come with extra benefits, like a small bag of food or a toy carrying the scent of their littermates. While Shiranui Kennels hasn’t shared specifics yet, we encourage you to reach out directly to learn what thoughtful extras they may include to help your puppy transition comfortably into their new home.

Bringing your puppy home

Mira offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.

Pick up your puppy in Suffolk, VA or nearby

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.

More about Mira

  • Mira has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months

    Mira was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • Mira’s links

Mira is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Shiranui Kennels 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 health testing

Japanese Akitainu

Breeder-Reported Testing

Great level

Shiranui Kennels 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.