Akita Breeders, Snowy Monaro NSW

Breeding is not an art — it’s a science. At ITABASS, we have proudly bred American Akitas of strength, dignity, and loyalty since 2013. Our foundation began with our first import, Kitsune Playin’ With Fire “Buster”, brought from the UK in 2014. A solid, powerful male with exceptional movement, substance, and temperament, Buster achieved his Australian Championship title with ease — setting the benchmark for our breeding program. Our focus has always been to produce stable, healthy, and type-correct American Akitas that embody the breed standard and excel both as loyal companions and natural guardians. Each of our dogs undergoes comprehensive health screening prior to breeding, including hip and elbow scoring, eye certification, and DNA profiling, ensuring every generation is as sound in body as it is in mind. As dedicated breeders, the wellbeing of our dogs and the long-term preservation of the breed are always our top priorities. For this reason, we have made the considered decision to gradually retire from breeding American Akitas in the coming years — a choice made out of deep respect for their future health and sustainability.