
Welcome to Valamar Akitas. I have been breeding and showing
Akitas since 1992. As a teenager I became involved in dog shows and worked
at kennels. I always knew I would get a show dog myself. I spent a lot of
time trying to decide on a breed, finally I knew it had to be the beautiful and
majestic Akita.
My first dog finished his championship but due to many health
issues he was never bred. After that I formed a friendship with Beverly
Wilkinson and she became my mentor. I can't thank her enough for how she
has helped me and mentored me in this breed. Not to mention the
outstanding dogs I got from her. Throughout the years I have forged some
friendships that go beyond dogs, Ed Wilson,
Beardusk Akitas, Allan Marsh, Prodigal Akitas and now Marissa Prokopchuk,
Marqway Akitas. These people have made the wins more special and the
tragedies bearable. Thank you.
I hope you enjoy your visit.
Marianne Southall