05/29/2026
The Japanese Akitainu Club USA invites you to join us on Thursday, July 30, 2026, for the Nihon Ken Heritage Show and the Japanese Akitainu Specialty. Held in conjunction with the UKC Western Classic in Longview WA, this day serves as a celebration of the rich history, preservation, and community behind the native Japanese breeds.
We are honored to host two back-to-back specialty events:
SHOW 1: Nihon Ken Heritage Specialty
Judge: Claire Mancha
Eligible Breeds: Akita, Hokkaido, Japanese Akitainu, Kai, Kishu, Shiba, and Shikoku.
SHOW 2: Japanese Akitainu National Specialty
Judge: Cynthia Sanders
Eligible Breeds: Japanese Akitainu exclusively.
Classes Offered for Both Shows:
Specialty, Conformation (Altered Conformation, Junior Showmanship, Brace, Novice Puppy, Special Exhibition, and Veteran)
Exclusive Show Trophies & Memorabilia
In honor of this year's heritage event, we are proud to feature custom show prizes adorned with original, hand-drawn artwork commissioned specifically for our club. In the coming weeks, we will be previewing photographs of these unique prizes here on our page.
Additionally, we will be offering commemorative T-shirts featuring this custom artwork. Orders for these limited-edition shirts will open in the near future—keep an eye on our page for the official link so you can secure yours ahead of the show.
Key Deadlines:
June 8, 2026: Entries Officially Open
July 22, 2026: Pre-Entry Deadline (All entries must be received by this date)
Location: Cowlitz County Fairgrounds
1900 7th Ave, Longview, WA 98632
Full show details and premium information can be accessed by scanning the QR code on our official flyer or following this link: https://www.ukcdogs.com/event/japanese-akitainu-club-usa-inc---heritage-specialty-national-show-jul-30-2026?calendar_id=3&view=all&offset=0&fbclid=IwY2xjawSEl0RleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJhd1M5NnRSWVdHYklvMG1pc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlZ6jlOa8LvTMN28D0epxYd_-CmJP80dacBPNmLJV_XP7WPKKVcAtICPHhq4_aem_45A48IzXEDQFcFHhebyHNw
For direct inquiries or assistance, please contact [email protected].