NOVO-DIA'S RAGING RED BARON, CD, RE, TDI, TT, CGC
" BARON "
Date of Birth:  11/16/2004
Sire: CH Kuroi Kao Double Shot of O'Grandad, ROM (Shooter)
Dam: Novo-Dia's A Lil Faith in Me (Faith)
Baron was bred at Novo-Dia Kennels by Cyndi Crum (novodogs@fastmail.fm)


Baron is more than I could have ever asked for in an Akita.  When Baron’s breeder suggested we purchase him as a “show” dog, we had no idea what that meant or what it involved.  Now I am hooked.
I trained Baron in conformation until he was 2 years old.  He seemed to enjoy the show ring; however, he began having stomach problems and after tests were done, it was found that he had allergies and a low thyroid.  We decided that he would not be bred and Baron is now neutered.
He is not shown in conformation; however, we  have obtained our Companion Dog (CD) Title, our Rally Excellent (RE) Title, passed the Therapy Dog International, Inc. (TDI) evaluation, passed the American Temperment Test Society, Inc. (ATTS) evaluation with an "above average" score, and passed the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test.  We are starting to train in Agility as I promised Baron if he obtained his CD, we would try Agility.
Baron visits Meridian Arms Nursing Home on Saturdays when we do not have shows.  The residents look forward to seeing Baron each week and even ask when he will be back.  He is very gentle with the residents and seems to know which ones are leary of him and his size & he just sits or stands for them to approach him.
Baron is my first "performance" dog and I thank him every day for everything we have accomplished thus far.

ABSOLUTE BALBOA'S DREAM OF MiMAR, RN, CGC
" ROCKY "
Date of Birth:  01/05/2009
Sire: CH Wicca's-CR Lethal Weapon, AOM, CGC, TT (Riggs)
Dam: CH Big Benz Absolute Pussycat (Josie)
Rocky was bred by Brenda Van Camp & Mark Lechowski / Absolute Akitas (absoluteakitas@msn.com)

Rocky came into our lives when all three of us needed him.  Mike and I lost our Tasha-girl and Baron lost his best friend.  Rocky has truly been a God-send to us.  He has helped us grieve over Tasha, and has made us smile again & laugh at his antics.
We believe Rocky has lots of potential and are looking forward to training him towards his Rally and Obedience titles.  We are truly honored in owning this awesome boy.
Rocky, Baron, and I attended a Judie Howard seminar on 04/18 and 04/19/2009.  Judie had requested some "uncommon" obedience breed puppies for demonstration.  Judie had Rocky doing Utility "go-outs" at 3-1/2 months of age.  It was truly amazing to watch ... no pressure on me now to obtain that UD title!
Rocky was evaluated and passed the Canine Good Citizen test at 6 months of age and completed his Rally Novice (RN) title at 7 months of age. 
HUNTMERE ALWAYS IN YOUR CORNER AT MiMAR
" MIKKI "
Date of Birth:  08/29/2009
Sire: CH Mt. Joy's Fortunate One (Fortune)
Dam: CH Huntmere's She's Gone Country, RN, CGC (Casey)
Bred by DeAnne Hunt & Paul Hunt / Huntmere Akitas (huntmerefarm@aol.com)

We were not planning on another puppy with Rocky being a puppy himself; however, I have always loved Casey and love what she has produced.  And having watched the litter grow from birth to 8 weeks, I could not resist ... it was just hard deciding which one would be "our girl."
Mikki is a genuine sweetheart and is fitting in with the boyz.  Baron is thankful that Rocky has another dog to play with, but Baron gets to play with Mikki when "he" wants to play.  She has completed Puppy Kindergarden class and is currently enrolled in Beginners I Obedience and is also training in Rally and Conformation.  We look forward to sharing our future with this promising puppy.
Updated: 02/07/2010