Our first homebred Champion, Manhattan, 
our September 11, 2001 pick puppy from 
our first litter.  He has it all; breed type, incredible soundness, a gorgeous headpiece, bone, coat, cat feet, and beautiful angles.  All this and more with perfect markings and a tone 
of "Look At Me" attitude!  We would like to thank Marianne Southall (Valamar Reg) and Beverly Wilkinson (Kawakami Perm Reg) for their input in this first and very successful breeding and their 
kind words of encouragement.  Manhattan is a tremendous example of the "Akita" breed.  Both his sire and dam are "All Breed Best In Show" winners, and he too will win Many Best In Shows!

• Career Highlights •

Manhattan is a Multiple Best Puppy In Show winner, both in in Canada and the United States.

Manhattan finished his Canadian Championship Undefeated in the Group Ring.  As a 7 month old puppy he finished his first four shows by winning four Group Firsts and four Best Puppy in Shows!

Manhattan in his first US shows won a big Major and Best Puppy in Show on Independence Day in Springfield, MA, completely out of coat!  Sending a strong message in connection with the whole September 11th disaster.  After hearing the whole story, ringside observers as well as the judge were enlightened by the coincidence and dates of this young, but truly Special puppy!

Manhattan was the Top Group winning Akita in Canada in 2002, in his puppy début year, winning 7 Group Firsts out of the ten shows he did!

Manhattan was undefeated in Portland, Oregon in four straight shows at the Rose City Classics, winning four Best of Winners and two majors.