Akita Puppies for Sale in NJ: Breeders List (2022)

The Akita is not a dog for everyone. Stubborn, courageous, loyal, and faithful, this breed can be difficult to handle. However, in the right hands, they can be great dogs.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to handle this bear of a dog, then the next step is finding a reputable breeder to buy a puppy from.

Unfortunately, this is easier said than done. Good breeders can be difficult to find.

However, finding a good breeder is more important than many people think. After all, the breeder lays the foundation for the rest of the dog’s life. Good breeders breed good, healthy, and well-socialized puppies that grow up to be wonderful companions, which is what everybody wants.

To help make the search for the perfect Akita puppy a little bit easier, we’ve compiled a list of all the Akita breeders in New Jersey.

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3 Akita Puppy Breeders in New Jersey

1. Excel Shu-Ku Akitas

Name	Linda and Frank Ingemi
Listed on ACA website?	Yes
Location	Hammonton, NJ
Website	http://www.akitapup.com/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/ExcelShuKuAkitas/
Phone number	609-561-9394
Email	[email protected]
Price	Contact breeder

Excel Shu-Ku is an Akita breeder located in Hammonton, New Jersey. It’s operated by Frank & Linda Ingemi, who are participants of the AKC breeder of merit program. They’re also members of the ACA and are devoted to the preservation and perfection of the Akita. Besides breeding, they are also highly active in the show ring and their dogs have won plenty of titles and awards!

Frank and Linda run a small, home-based kennel and have over 36 years of experience with Akitas.

They have 1 male and 4 females in their breeding program. You can see the pedigrees of each dog, as well as their health test status on their website, which is a great sign of a reputable breeder.

They do seem to be the most reputable and recommended Akita breeder in New Jersey as they are often mentioned in a positive light online on websites such as Reddit and Facebook.

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2. Koti Akitas

Name	Chris Koenitz & Cheryl Tice
Listed on ACA website?	Yes
Location	Mendham, NJ
Website	https://www.akitabreeder.org/
Facebook	N/A
Phone number	201-602-3216
Email	[email protected]
Price	$500 deposit / Contact breeder for final price

Koti Akitas is a breeder located in Mendham, New Jersey. It’s operated by Chris Koenitz & Cheryl Tice who have been breeding Akitas for over 30 years, starting in 1981.

Koti is an AKC breeder of merit participant and strives to produce quality Akita puppies with great temperaments.

To achieve this, they use high-quality dogs in their breeding program that have won many awards and titles in the show ring. Unfortunately, the pedigrees and OFA/CERF numbers of the dogs are not visible on their website and are something you’ll have to ask the breeder for.

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3. Apexx Akitas

Name	Ron Durant
Listed on ACA website?	No
Location	Rahway, NJ
Website	https://apexxakitas.com/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/ApexxAkitas/
Phone number	732-850-5435
Email	[email protected]
Price	Contact breeder

Ron Durant runs Apexx Akitas in Rahway, New Jersey. Movement, size, type, charming temperament, and a flashy disposition that please the eye are the cornerstone of his breeding program. He also strives for impeccable temperament, big bones, and magnificent coats.

To achieve this, Apexx has 6 males as well as 9 females in its breeding program. Unfortunately, the pedigrees of the dogs are not available on the website, nor are the OFA/CERF numbers.

Akita puppies for Apexx are ready to go to their forever home at 8 weeks after birth and are socialized from day one. In addition, they will be up to date on their shots, dewormed, and checked by a veterinarian before going to their new home. Their puppies also come with a 2-year health guarantee and Ron stipulates that if at any point you are incapable of caring for the dog, it can and must be returned to him.

Apexx is not listed on the ACA website and a few people on Reddit are not very positive about them.

However, they are part of GoodDog.com’s responsible breeding program and they have some good reviews on Google maps.

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Final words

Finding the perfect breeder to buy your Akita puppy from is not easy, but hopefully, this overview made your search a little bit smoother.

Unfortunately, there are simply not that many Akita breeders active in New Jersey. However, what many people do is buy their puppy from out of state. It is definitely worth taking a trip to pick up your puppy if you find that the perfect breeder is located a bit further away.

There are some great Akita breeders located in New York and Pennsylvania that are also worth checking out!

ThePetFaq recommends adoption from a rescue center over buying from a breeder. However, we also understand that adopting is not always possible and that there are many good reasons for choosing to buy from a breeder. Please note that we did not visit these breeders in person, however, we did research them to find as much information about them as possible. Always do your own research when buying a puppy!