We are Kathy & Mike Webster of Orange County, California.  Our journey into the world of purebred dogs, and Akitas began in 1990.  We were looking for our first dog and knew that we wanted a large dog that would be protective our home.  When we first saw the Akita we were intrigued.  We were impressed with their size and beauty, and so we purchased a brindle puppy.  From the moment we brought Koka home we were hooked. 

We enrolled Koka in a puppy kindergarten class that we saw advertised at the vet’s office.  It was at that class that we met Julie Messersmith who was working her two Akitas in obedience at the time.  Over the next year and a half Julie and I became friends, and I owe Julie a huge debt of gratitude for introducing me to dog shows and teaching me so much.  It was Julie who convinced me that I should enter Koka at the Akita National Specialty in Ontario, California.  Much to my surprise Koka did really well, so well that she won High In Trial! 

Over the years our first two Akitas got to try quite a few dog-related activities including, Weight Pulling Competitions, Sheep Herding & Lure Coursing.  Koka earned her Companion Dog degree and a Herding Instinct Certificate.  Sherman earned the Conformation title of Champion and earned a 1^st place by pulling 1,600 pounds in competition and a Bronze Medal in the 120# class for the year ’94-’95 from the IWPA. 

We treasure our dogs and consider them as our family; they have enriched our lives in so many ways.  Our Akitas have shown us their versatility and usefulness and proved that if you put effort and time into training that there really are no pre-set limits to what an Akita can do.  Below are links to our first Akitas who have been very special in our lives.