Morrow Akitas

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Welcome to Morrow Akitas! We believe in quality over quantity and do not breed litters often.

We are a small hobby kennel located just north of Nashville, Tennessee. Our goal at Morrow Akitas is to raise Akitas who have correct breed type and sound structure per the AKC breed standard, have balance and stability in temperament and have the versatility and adaptability to enjoy other activities, jobs and sports with their families. Performance is a big focal point of our dogs and breeding p

rogram and its been a fun ride so far. If we do not currently have puppies available or breeding plans in the near future, we highly encourage you to check the ACA Breeder Referral list, which can also be found on our "Available" page. It is important that as a potential owner of an Akita that you support a breeder who is breeding for preservation and health, fully titling in conformation and/or performance as well as fully OFA health testing their breeding dogs. Selecting a breeder who is proving their dogs in these areas is insuring to you as a buyer that you are not just getting a purebred dog, but a well-bred purebred dog.

09/05/2026

Almost that time 🍂🍁

WHY WE DON’T DO SAME-SEX PLACEMENTS. And before you come into the comments with the “not my dogs!” stories, photos and c...
09/02/2026

WHY WE DON’T DO SAME-SEX PLACEMENTS
. And before you come into the comments with the “not my dogs!” stories, photos and comments - remember this: an exception does not disprove a rule. Responsible breeding decisions cannot be based on the best-case scenario or the exception—we have to make them based on what we know about the breed, the risks involved, and what gives our puppies the greatest likelihood of lifelong success.

Due to the Akita’s breed history and genetic temperament, same-s*x aggression is relatively common. For this reason, you will rarely find a reputable Akita breeder willing to place two dogs of the same s*x in the same household.

While there are certainly people who have successfully kept same-s*x Akitas together, it is important to understand that those situations are generally the exception to what is often a hard rule.

Even Akitas raised together from puppyhood who appear to get along well when they are young can develop serious same-s*x aggression as they mature. These conflicts can escalate into severe fights resulting in injury to one or both dogs and can make safely managing the household extremely difficult. Unfortunately, same-s*x aggression is also one reason Akitas ultimately, unfairly, find themselves surrendered to breed rescues and shelters.

Because we do everything possible to safeguard the puppies we produce and give them the best opportunity for a long, successful life with their families, we do not make same-s*x placements.

Our responsibility as breeders is not simply to find a good home for a puppy today. We have to consider what that home may look like years from now when that puppy has matured into an adult Akita.

If a family would eventually like a second dog, we generally recommend waiting until the first is at least 18 months to two years old and spayed/neutered. This allows you to understand who your dog truly is as an adult—their temperament, tolerance of other dogs, play style, confidence level, and individual quirks.

With that information, you and your breeder can make a much more informed decision about the temperament and personality of a future puppy most likely to complement the dog already in your home.

Ultimately, we would much rather encourage someone to wait for the right second dog than risk creating a situation that becomes unsafe or unmanageable years down the road.

This handsome 4 year old boy is still on the hunt for his own couch to land on! No male dogs in the home and preferably ...
09/01/2026

This handsome 4 year old boy is still on the hunt for his own couch to land on! No male dogs in the home and preferably a female owner! 🩵

08/31/2026

this boy who keeps me going ❤️

The baby girl is getting big 🥺Morrow’s Echo of Time “Relic”
08/28/2026

The baby girl is getting big 🥺

Morrow’s Echo of Time “Relic”

Ouija earned his AKC GCH Silver award .. sometime recently. It was a surprise in the mailbox today because well .. what ...
08/25/2026

Ouija earned his AKC GCH Silver award .. sometime recently. It was a surprise in the mailbox today because well .. what is not a surprise is that I didn’t keep track of where he was at in points and didn’t know he was closing in on it! We continue to be so very proud of this boy and are honored to have been recognized across some beautiful line ups this year. My heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone who is a part of

AKC GCHS CH Morrow’s The Games We Play BCAT CGC TKN

All smiles on Monday for Bravo! Long coated Akita boy from our Salem x Roulette litter! 🥰🤍
08/25/2026

All smiles on Monday for Bravo! Long coated Akita boy from our Salem x Roulette litter! 🥰🤍

It takes a village sometimes, but I know I can always count on mine. At 10 months old, Kehlani goes WB & BOB from the cl...
08/23/2026

It takes a village sometimes, but I know I can always count on mine.

At 10 months old, Kehlani goes WB & BOB from the classes for a 4 point major in Lake Elmo. We are absolutely over the moon with this young girl.

A big thank you to Grace for taking her in the ring and piloting her to this beautiful win. A big thank you to Sabrina for helping Akita wrangle and keep Dawn’s head on straight this weekend .. and a massive thank you to Kehlani’s co-owner and every day wrangler, Dawn. It would take me a novel to list all the best things about Dawn, but the worst thing about her is that she has an Android. 🤪

Kehlani is bred by Morrow Akitas & co-bred with Chrissy Delgado.
She is co-owned with Chrissy, Dawn & Annette Gottschalk.

08/21/2026

So owning Terriers is a form of self harm and you cannot convince me otherwise. What is wrong with me? 😆

The newest, still yet-to-be-named, addition to the madhouse.

My Akitas have lost all faith in my ability to make logical decisions in this household.

(welcoming name suggestions for anything Spanish, spooky or generally unhinged)

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