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Akitsu Shikoku Ken

Akitsu Shikoku Ken is a small kennel on Sanibel Island in Florida. As a Shikoku breeder, we are focu
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aised and well socialized in a home environment. The Shikoku Ken is a primitive hunting dog from the Japanese island of Shikoku. Bred to hunt deer and boar in remote areas of the Shikoku mountains, this tenacious and agile dog thrives with plenty of activity. When indoors, the Shikoku displays the calm reserve characteristic of the Japanese breeds. They have a strong sense of loyalty and will form a close bond with their family.

12/14/2023

When the world turns white overnight!

11/04/2023

Kazu would like everyone to know that there were chickens on his walk today.

06/19/2023

Aspen headed to his new home! We are excited that Aspen found someone who loves to hike as much as he does and can’t wait to hear about his new adventures!

Thank you to everyone who enquired about this sweet boy. We appreciate the support of the Shikoku community.

05/28/2023

Aspen is having a fantastic weekend hiking with a new friend!

05/26/2023

Aspen, always ready for am adventure!

05/22/2023

Handsome boy!

05/19/2023

Kota loves digging in the sand❣️

05/18/2023

Today I tried Aspen on a belt leash so I could clear some of the downed trees on the way to the stream. He did fine with the belt leash, did not like it when I brought branches down too close to us, and enjoyed jumping over the stream. Of course, since he was attached to my waist, he pulled me right into the stream!

05/17/2023

Aspen!

05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day Kiko, Mika, & Setsuko!

05/14/2023

Today Aspen had a pre Mother’s Day walk to the beaver dam with his mother, Setsuko!

05/13/2023

Aspen enjoys digging, but not quite as much as Kota🤣🤣🤣

Yes, Aspen is trying to dig out of the yard even though he’s on leash. I’m sure he thinks I’ll appreciate escaping into the woods as much as he will!

05/09/2023

We’re here! Ok, where to next?

05/08/2023

Aspen enjoying the evening!

05/05/2023

Aspen believes in early morning walks, so we just got back from the pond. I understand he enjoys sunrise walks on the beach, so he would be a great fit with a family that’s up early 😊🌅

05/03/2023

Mika, my sweet girl❣️

05/02/2023

Aspen and I fit in a quick trip to the pond between rain showers and now we’re enjoying couch time.

05/01/2023

This morning Aspen and I had a wet walk through the woods to the beaver pond. Aspen negotiated around mud puddles and downed trees to get there. He is extremely patient about sitting for pictures, although he was definitely wondering if I was done yet by the last picture!

04/30/2023

Aspen! is a 3 year old boy from Setsuko and Hiro’s October 2019 litter who has come to stay with us at Dragonfly Brook Farm. This sweet boy needs a new home. Interested families can complete an application on our website (see link in bio) and schedule a time to meet him. Follow us to learn more about Aspen and watch this Southern Florida beach boy explore our corner of New England.

04/28/2023

Setsuko’s favorite spot! She loves being back in New Hampshire.

11/24/2022

Today Kota is thankful to be back on Sanibel Island with his whole family. The island smells odd, the fence around his yard crumbled, the people put things that belong inside their houses outside so he has to be very careful where he steps, and there are many loud machines, but he is home!

Kota is especially thankful for Nathaniel, who was standing in the (very busy) street trying to stop the car that hit him last weekend and who found his hiding place after the accident. His sore paw is healing, and Nathaniel slowed the car down enough that he does not have any other injuries.

11/19/2022

We found him! He seems amazingly well considering he got hit. He’s still scared but willing to eat and drink. He crossed one major road, then waited in the shell of a building under construction for us to find him.

11/15/2022

A black Sesame Shikoku was spotted in Orange Park, just south of Jacksonville, Florida. Please let me know immediately if it’s your dog, or if you think you know who it belongs to. It was most recently spotted last night and unfortunately it was injured. We are headed to Orange Park now to look for it, any help is welcome.

UPDATE: This is Ellie, and her owner is in Orange Park looking for her. We saw her briefly tonight and she did not look injured.

11/08/2022

Kota enjoying a dip in the pond before starting the trip back to Florida.

10/28/2022

Family Outing: Mika with parents Hiro and Setsuko!

10/27/2022

Hiro on a misty walk today!

10/12/2022

Mika exploring the path to the pond with her mother Setsuko. Fall is amazing at Dragonfly Brook Farm!

10/07/2022

Setsuko, Hiro and Mika had a beautiful day to explore the Dragonfly Brook Farm pond yesterday.

Hiro has a history of confronting porcupines so we’re keeping him on leash for now. The girls are off leash because they have learned it’s better to avoid porcupines!

10/01/2022

Kiko would like everyone to know she evacuated with her favorite toy, and she’s keeping it safe.

Kiko did not have a litter of puppies this fall so she is mothering her bunny instead.

Address

2538 Blind Pass Court
Sanibel, FL
33957

Website

http://akitsushikokuken.com/

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Puppy Zoomies!

Stuffed animals are fun, big floppy beds are even better! #onemonthold

Seven day old puppies with tummies full of milk!

Today’s assignment: Learn crinkly surfaces are safe to walk on. They understood the assignment! Extra credit to the girls for spreading the tarp back out at the end😊 #theyunderstoodtheassignment #puppysocialization #fearless

At 9 days old, the Purple girl wiggles around Kiko to find her lunch. She relies on her sense of smell to navigate since her eyes have not opened yet.

Six weeks old tomorrow. So much energy!

Kazu at the beach

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Our Story

Akitsu Shikoku Ken is a small kennel dedicated to the preservation of the Japanese Shikoku Ken. Our goal at Akitsu Shikoku Ken is to increase awareness of the breed and to contribute to the genetic diversity in North America. We prioritize health, temperament, and conformity to the Japanese standard in our Shikoku puppies. All of our dogs are considered members of our family, and our puppies are raised and socialized in a home environment. The Shikoku Ken is a primitive hunting dog from the Japanese island of Shikoku. Bred to hunt deer and boar in remote areas of the Shikoku mountains, this tenacious and agile dog thrives with plenty of activity. When indoors, the Shikoku displays the calm reserve characteristic of the Japanese breeds. They have a strong sense of loyalty and will form a close bond with their family.