EDITED: We still love our girl but she can be very aggressive (she is only the female in our household so no same sex issues) & she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease this year that she will most likely be on steroids for, for the rest of her life. Don also never provided us with her registration papers after many requests. Google searches & reviews provide similar stories of other dogs bought from Royalty Akitas. I would not purchase another dog from them. read more

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We had our first Akita from a different breeder and she was the best friend one could have. Tora passed at the age of 10 years.. We mourned for a couple of years, but we missed having loving loyal dogs so we found Royal Akitas. Our Akitas are now 2 years old and so we decided this is a good time to do a review for the Breeder Don. We went to his home and he was very welcoming. We sat in his office and he showed us all his dogs on the computer then took us to his dog kingdom. Such beautiful Akitas and all very well taken care of, he explained as we walked around which of the dogs were female and pregnant/ ready to give birth and so on. We stated that we did not want an Alpha, because we are a family and want to share our love with our akita. Don, let us pick which ever dog we wanted, but suggested based on what we wanted which of the litter would be best for us. Well/...it's been two years now and I have to say we LOVE our doggies one is male and one is female and they are so good with people and children not other dogs, but then again we've spent a lot of time socializing them to humans. Such great temperaments on our dogs and so loving even to strangers that walk into our house. I wish we can get another one now from Don Royalty Akitas because I know his breed and I know we will not be disappointed. I am very happy about my boy Kuma ( which I named after his father) " Bear " and my girl Luna after a female Akita Don had who was such a happy and energetic girl and also loved Don so much! Moral of the story is if you want to seriously own an Akita then Royalty Akitas out of California is where you need to take a visit. read more

I love Akitas. I got my first Akita pup in the late 1980s, and now, 8 Akitas later, I'm still infatuated. As a unique breed with some super-specific quirks, finding the right breeder is a huge challenge. After almost a year of breeder hunting, website scanning, and puppy site postings, I got a call from Don, who said, "I have the puppy you're looking for." That's a serious boast, considering the quirks and personality traits that Akitas are well-known for, but I wisely chose to let him work on finding the ninth Akita in my history.   As a result of subsequent calls, Don was able to refine further the specs for the ideal Akita puppy that would fulfill my hopes, wants, and needs. After almost a full year of litters being born, Jack finally arrived, and Don knew he was the right one from that very moment. Jack is solidly built and has a luxurious double coat with fantastic markings, gorgeous white paws, and beautiful, curious eyes. His personality is among the greatest of any dog I've ever encountered, and every one of my friends agrees. Don's greatest boast was that his Akitas have wonderfully sweet dispositions above and beyond all else. Don could not have been more correct, and we can't wait to get another perfectly chosen Akita from Don and Royalty Akitas. read more

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We bought a dog from them and she is the best Akita! she is 4years old and in amazing health. read more

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Purchased female Akita puppy from Don in 2014. Dallas is now 10 years old and hasn't showed any signs of slowing down any time soon. We literally have never had to take her to the vet for anything besides a normal check up, she is the healthiest dog we have ever had. She's extremely sweet with us yet protective with strangers and our property. She gets along with our male Frenchie. Can't say enough good things about this dog. Akitas are not for everyone and should be handled by experienced dog owners. read more

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This is my first Akita from Don Van Dermyden of Royalty Akitas. Don is definitely a character and when dealing with his Akitas, it's Don's way or the highway. For example, paying the full price for the puppy up front is not something I am accustomed to, and I have to honest, I thought it was a scam. But Don has something very few Akita breeders have, classic big-boned, block-head Akitas. So I took the chance, and Don delivered exactly what I was looking for; a beautiful baby boy Akita. The package arrived via Alaska Airlines on the date that Don promised. I could not be happier. I highly recommend Royalty Akitas. Sean McDermott-Denver CO. read more

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These are updated pics of Mischa & Bear Jr. They honestly think they are human . What huge personalities they have . These two are so funny & keep us so entertained with the funny things they do & how they interact with each other . Mischa is a professional base ball dribbler & loves to drop the ball down stairs to watch it bounce & Bear loves to play & eat . Great guardians too since pandemic . read more

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Don is an extremely knowledgeable breeder of amazing Akitas. Our boy was transported from California to Arizona and arrived in perfect shape. He was calm and ready to explore his new home. Our boy has a great temperament and is physically in superb shape. even our vet was impressed. read more

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We bought our akita through Royalty Akitas and we couldn't be happier!!! We just love this little/big guy!!! He is loving, he cuddles, he has such a sweet puppy sou and I get lost in his eyesl. After we lost our first akita we were left broken hearted. Then we found Royalty Akitas and after talking with Don, we knew we had to our new family member from his kennel. Don raises the best akitas and is extremely knowledgeable. We can't thank him enough for this wonderful gift!!! We love our akita!!! read more

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We bought a puppy from Don and he turned out to be very sick. We spent about $14,000 in vet bills, but we had to put him down because his own body turned against him. It was a serious autoimmune disease. Don wanted us to accept another dog and sign a nondisclosure. Why would we ever want another dog from him? As far as I know, he does not adequately test his dogs for health purposes. Check out royaltyakitascomplaints.com read more

Thanks Don for breeding an amazing akita Kuma is our first akita and my kids and family love him very much thank you for taking the time to help with answers questions that we had to help us through our new journey in life with are amazing dog I highly recommend getting an akita from don he breeds amazing dogs thank you so much read more

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2+ years waiting for an over priced, underweight, dirty matted dog. Owner needs to retire - he's way overdue and stuck in the past, and absolutely zero people skills. Stay away from this outfit - you've been warned! read more

We were in search of an Akita to add to our house and specifically wanted a Long Coat! We reached out to Don and made our purchase, came up to visit and found the most amazing young male long coat, who we named Nikko! The process was what you would expect and supportive our desires! We am an highly recommended Royalty Akitas and the professional and caring process we received! read more

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I have to say Royalty Akita is very professional! Don was very helpful with answering all my questions, and I had many. Speaking to him on several occasions about how he raised his dogs, what type of restriction he put on owning one of his puppies, he also asked questions to make sure we were fully prepared for a Akita puppy. I spoke to him about driving to get the puppy he said it was too long of a drive and I couldn't let her out to go potty, it was risky and there were to many Diseases she could pickup. He arranges the nonstop flight, vet check, took care of everythingI was able to pick her up at the airport in without any hassle! I will definitely be getting another Akita in the near future from Royalty Akita! Thank you Don read more

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Don refused to refund my deposit placed months before the littler was born, even though I provided 60 days advance notice, and was guaranteed one of the first three picks of the entire litter. He stated over the phone that as long as he could find a new buyer for our puppy he would refund the deposit begrudgingly. But, as I continued to call him to follow up he became increasingly hostile and threatened legal action. Of course, I never received my refund...so either he never sold an entire litter, or he sold the puppy I placed a deposit on and kept my deposit anyways. Sounds like a good business practice. Buyer beware and see the website royaltyakitascomplaints,com for more detailed information about individual cases like mine. His hostile and unprofessional responses on Yelp to claims of malpractice should be the biggest indicator of all that this individual cares only about his bottom line. He is a fantastic salesman to his credit, but you're better off going with a breeder that will provide a warranty on the health of the dog throughout the first year. With no guarantee on paper (because his word isn't worth much), I would not buy from this puppy mill. read more

I have a Beatiful Sable colored Akita that I got from Don. She is a magnificent dog. Don has a huge Alkita ranch that is a dogs dream home. Would not look anywhere. If you pass the the interview, than you have a friend for life. Wouldn't have any other type of dog, than an Akita. Once you own one, you'll see what I mean. read more

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Royalty Akita is an amazing breeding ranch that is dedicated to bringing healthy, well-adjusted Akita dogs into the world and to make sure they go to warm and caring homes. Don Van Dermyden (Owner) is an ethical & knowledgeable professional that makes sure that the parent dogs are strong, healthy, and have characteristics that should be passed along to the next generation of puppies. We purchased a female named Rumor in 2020. Her beauty, intelligence & temperament are amazing. She is currently 10 months old and already trained to be a service dog. Our family recommends Don & Royality Akita at the highest level for their unmatched integrity & professionalism. Sincerely, Gerald Tafoya-Perry read more

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We purchased our first Akita puppy from Don some years ago, and when she passed away, there was such a hole in our hearts. The love we had for her and she for us was just amazing and so rewarding. I reached out to Don after some time had passed, and we had decided to get another puppy from Royalty Akitas. We've had her home now for 2 weeks. What a character! She's had her first vet check and the Doctor was amazed at how beautiful and calm she was. Beautiful markings and coat, sweet disposition, smart & funny. We highly recommend Don and Royalty Akitas if you love the Akitas breed as much as we do and want a high-quality pup - you won't be disappointed! Kris Romero-Salt Lake CIty, UT read more

We found royalty k Akita online after searching for another puppy after we lost our rottweiler. Don was great with our first phone call with him we decided to get Kodiak(kobie) and made the trip from Los Angeles up to Lincoln to pick up our new baby. We were so impressed with Don and all of his akitas. We fell in love with Kodiak and cant thank Don enough for all his knowledge. Kodiak first night home read more

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We got our Akita from Don at Royalty Akitas and could not be more pleased. He invited us in to his home to see and play with the puppies. He then took us out on to his property and showed us the parents as well as his other Akitas. They all were in great shape and very healthy. Don, went out of his way to make us feel at home and answered all of our questions. There was zero pressure to buy. This was a no brainer for us. We found our puppy and he has been home for about three weeks and is awesome. Thank you Don! read more

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On December 20, 2019, my husband and I bought a puppy from Royalty Akitas. At first, I was apprehensive in getting a puppy from a breeder, and the puppy being raised in a kennel environment. Don welcomed us to visit his facility. So we flew to Sacramento to check it out. We were very impressed with Royalty Akitas, and Don is very knowledgeable about the breed and answered all our questions. You could tell that all the dogs were well taken care of. They were friendly, and they loved Don. Koda is our 3rd Akita. She is 6 months old now and is a smart, beautiful girl with a great personality and temperament. She means the world to us! We would highly recommend Royalty Akitas. Thank you! Donna & Bob read more

I know this is a long review but if you're here you're obviously looking for an Akita of your own so I hope it will prove helpful to you. Anyone who has had the privilege of owning an Akita knows they have no equal. Loving, loyal, protective and beautiful; they are also playful, silly goofballs with a curious and engaging demeanor annnnnd a touch...or two... of stubbornness. 2022 marks our 29th year of owning Akitas and we've run the gambit of the good, the bad and the ugly. Through the years we've experienced aggression, chronic skin conditions and tragic hip dysplasia all from dogs from different breeders here in the US and from Canada. Finally...we experienced perfection in our beloved Tiko and Sabi who we recently had to say goodbye to. Both were from Royalty Akitas and lived long, happy, healthy lives and were a joy to our family. Everyone who has lost a beloved dog knows the pain is brutal and each one leaves his or hers mark on your heart forever. The loss of companionship leaves a huge void and, given we live on a farm, I also missed the sense of security and protection they naturally gave me and our daughter when my husband and son were off the property. So, after some time, we decided to look into getting another dog. Though Tiko and Sabi can never be replaced, we knew, after years of living with the proof of his dedication to the excellence of the breed in both health and temperament that we would be going back to Don. When I contacted Don, we discussed what we were looking for and he told me he was expecting puppies in early March. We paid for our puppies not only sight unseen but also unborn, lol. That might seem a little odd to some but I hope it serves to convey the trust I have in this man. I also asked him to pick our puppies for us based on our discussions. Picking a puppy is often an emotional decision and after having Akitas for so many years I've learned that health and temperament are the most important factors and, after Tiko and Sabi, I knew Don could be counted on to make the best choice for us. Once the litters were born and some weeks had passed Don called me and we went over a few different puppies before finally deciding on a boy and girl out of Nikki and Bear. (If you ever get the opportunity to meet Bear...do so! He looks like his name and has a PHENOMENAL personality) On May 18th, we picked up our puppies and they've been a joy ever since. We've been integrating them into 'farm life' to set their boundaries with our other animals and getting used to all the activities and distractions that come with being on a farm. They both have amazing temperaments but as they get older, their distinct personalities are coming through. Koto (Austin) is a big, sweet, lumbering, lummox who lives for hugs and kisses and Meeka (Trixie) is our beautiful, troublemaker always trying to get her brother into trouble but who still manages to look adorable with a shoe in her mouth. They are both perfectly perfect. Finally, I would like to say something about Don, himself. I know there are a number of reviews that mention his 'demeanor'. It is true that Don can be brusque and may even seem rather arrogant but people need to understand it's nothing personal and rather than feeling affronted should be appreciative of the fact that Don has spent decades developing his line of Akitas and his commitment to his dogs and their wellbeing is of paramount importance to him. Though he may be a 'no nonsense' kind of guy, he won't hesitate to share with you his wealth of knowledge about Akitas and that knowledge, along with his love and devotion to his dogs, is truly what matters when deciding upon a breeder and is of the greatest benefit to those fortunate to have one of his dogs. Additionally, people should also respect the fact that Royalty Akitas is his livelihood and he has a right to operate his business in a way that provides him stability and security. If he wants a sizable deposit or payment in full depending upon the case then you as a buyer need to decide how much you want a dog. You can accept his terms and conditions or not but just remember it's about the dog, not you. Puppies are not items that can just go back on the shelf if the prospective buyer changes their mind and your trustworthiness as a potential buyer is as equally important to him as his trustworthiness as a breeder is to you. Thank you for taking the time to read this long review. I hope I've been of some help in your search for an Akita breeder. I trust Don 100% and urge you to contact him. I hope your future will be blessed with one of his dogs. read more

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All I can say is Royalty Akita's are bred with love and knowledge. I contacted don as I'd been stalking reviews and his website knowing we would purchase an Akita pup down the line. This is our second Akita. Our first was a beloved member of our household and we knew we had to find a great an excellent breeder for our second. I contacted Don via his website and expressed interest and working knowledge of the breed. He invited us to his home to meet his dogs. I wasn't sure if I wanted to choose one from the newest litter or an older pup. But in came Montana and our entire family fell in love with him! If you love Akita pups you know how especially cute they are but Montana was cute beyond comparison! Not only cute but very well cared for and obviously will grow to be a beautiful dog. Don was so knowledgeable. We took like Montana home that day! Montana became Zeppelin soon after we learned his personality and has become a member of our household. I will add too that our veterinarian (and the entire staff) was so impressed by the health of baby zep and said we were so lucky to find an excellent breeder. I highly recommend Royalty Akitas! Edit: we are awaiting our second addition from Royalty. I wanted to add a phshowing just how wonderful Don's dogs are when raised lovingly and with structure. While a great home protector, he is tender beyond comparison. Edit: We purchased our second Akita from Royalty in early May of this year. We are so pleased with our new female, Roxy. She gets along with our adult male, zeppelin, perfectly. I was so happy to go into the kennel with her litter. They were all adorable, but Roxy's little personality won our hearts. She loves people and is great with other dogs. She's a little bruiser and can play rough when she needs to. Already incredibly protective of our two children at just 3.5 months. Great health and disposition which has been my consistent experience with both of our pups from Don. read more

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My wife and I visited Don last year and I have to say he is very knowledgeable and cares for his dogs. His dogs were very well taken care of and we saw how good their temperament was when he gave us a tour of his place. This was our first Akita and I have to say I am definitely happy with him. He arrived very healthy as promised and he was eager to explore. read more

Some of these stories about Don kinda piss me off. I was looking for an Akita Contacted Don, and i explained to him that i had a akita previous and it passed away, he was very understanding. This was back in 2012. A big issue was trust..And with me it was because i live in southern california, and he was in northern california, so i took a leap of faith, i picked my puppy i wanted, she was adorable. And then he flew my puppy to Ontario Airport where i picked up my at the time new pup. I have owned two previous Akitas, and AKIKO she's the best akita i have ever had because i RAISED her. I am a strong believer if you take your puppy out and make sure they are around huge amounts of people, and your fine. I have all the paperwork from him. I did it myself because im not stupid. You must register. Thanks Don, Akiko is wonderfull. read more

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If you are a true Akita Breed dog lover than you need to see these dogs and meet Don. I wasn't sure where to start except to say that my family is beyond happy with Don and our puppy from Royal Akita's. Let me say, that over the last 25 years, my husband and I have always had a pair of dogs (Akita and Rottweiler). This is the pair that has and works with us and our children. This isn't for everyone but it works for us. They live in our house and are family members. Having said that, I wasn't there when my husband and daughter picked our newest addition but I was the one that worked with Don for over a month and I think I was rather a pain in his ass because this is our new forever-family member and he treated me with respect and professionalism. He actually went beyond that and kept me informed via email and calls whenever I asked. I wish I had some better pics of our new girl but here is what I have from the first day and up to today which is 6 days. She is such a joy and has adapted to our early schedule. It took her a few days to adapt but she knows who is who, and where they are and when to call us. I cannot express enough how impressed I am with her temperament. If you are a true Akita dog owner, you are safe with a puppy from Royal Akita. read more

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My boyfriend and I got a long haired Akita from him. We traveled 6 hours just to get one of these dogs. We looked for Akitas for a long time. Finally found him on google and he made sure he listened to what we wanted. He showed us 2 long haired Akitas. We fell in love! We got a long haired and named him Yogi Bear. He is perfect!! So sweet and loving. He was born November 15th 2014. He also had a brother that was a long haired. I would love to find him to see pictures. Yogi Bear is 100lbs at 1 year old. I would totally recommend this place! read more

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What an Akita puppy from here. She is 2 years old now and the best dog we ever owned!

We just adopted an Akita pup from Don @ Royality Akita's , and we couldn't be more ecstatic with our pup. Finding a quality breeder is crucial; especially for the strong willed breed of an Akita....responsible raising and breeding of Akita's will dictate the demeanor and health of your adult dog for years to come. We feel blessed to have found Royality Akita's; Don is strategic at his passion of raising and breeding Akita's, he puts his animals first over the almighty dollar, unlike many greedy breeders. 10 years ago we purchased a female Akita from Petland, we were told she was a purebred and were given certification papers. Her price tag was 2k. After her death, we did some research on where she was born, and we found she came from a puppy mill, and by the size of her very large ears she may have been part German Shepherd. In her 4th year she was diagnosed with hip dysplasia and required major surgery which turned into many surgeries. She also had many other health problems that stem from poor breeding. So sad for our Sasha to have to endure many surgeries....it's very emotional to all involved . We spent thousands of dollars to help her life improve not to mention many requested days off from work to help her recuperate from her major surgeries. Over all Sasha cost us about 10k. Sadly we were forced to put her beautiful personality to sleep after just 8 short years, half of which was riddled with illness thanks to shotty and greedy breeding. This experience was agonizing to say the least. The Akita breed is so special, we really wanted another dog to fill the hole in our heart but we dare not dream in fear of the same circumstance happening again. We heard about Royality Akita's through a person who not only adopted one Akita, but went back and got another. He highly recommended Royality Akita's due to his own dogs amazing calm demeanor and physical health. We called and made an appointment to check it out. Our reasoning was, if Royality Akita's was reputable we would consider adopting next year. Well after meeting and talking with the owner, Don, it was clear that we had found a quality breeder.... after physically seeing his ranch with pristine conditions, also meeting the sires and dams we knew we were going to adopt from Royality Akita's, hands down! After we met one of Bears offspring we were now beyond impressed, and adopted Ryker on the spot. Don's pups are worth every penny and then some. The hidden costs for future medical bills due to irresponsible greedy breeding will not happen with this breeder....he is reputable, honest and a straight shooter. If your looking for a deal, you'll be getting a fantastic deal, a healthy well bred Akita. This breeder offers a quality product. Thanks Don! read more

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Once again I can't express what a great breeder Don is. In my opinion there is not an American Akita breeder in the state of California you will find that produces quality dogs with the level of commitment and integrity that Royalty Akitas does. Keep up the great work Don!!! read more

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IF you're looking for an akita: please do your research! I spent a few years looking and was on the fence deciding if we should purchase from Royalty Akita because it was closer to us than the other breeders. After several conversations early this year with Don, I felt like every phone call was like intruding on his time asking questions. He should be joyfully selling me everything about this breed and I got basic yes and no answers. I also realized that a breeder with that many males and females on the property was not a good sign. Go to PuppyFind.com or similar. I found my girl in Northern California from a very good reputable breeder and have visited their home many times, meeting the parents and hung out there a few hours. They've even came to my home to visit a few months later to say hi! Go to Akita World on Facebook too (private group but you can join). You'll be amazed how much you can learn from other akita owners and get opinions on breeders. There were quite a few owners who purchased their pups from Royalty Akitas and had to euthanize them at an early age due to health issues. IMPORTANT: AKC registered does not mean well bred!!! Ask to see current OFA Certification for Hips & Elbows of both parents. They should be current documents as they are prone for hip dysplasia that is common in akitas. AKC papers mean nothing about health issues. Again, do your research. read more

This "breeder" presents as though they are reputable - the truth is, their older dogs are being sold to puppy mills, where the pieces are left to be picked up by rescues. Do your research before placing money into the hands of these people who willingly ruin this breed. Spend the time to find a legitimate breeder, and one who cares for their dogs through the entirety of their life and cares about the placement of their dogs. Do not support this "breeder" who supplies their dogs to mills, and contributes to the problem. Support REAL reputable breeders - check out Big East Akita's Rescue's page to follow the updates of the poor dogs of Royal Akitas that were sold to puppy mills, the proof of their pedigrees, and rescued by the true Akita community. read more

If I could give them a 10 Star review I would! It was Christmas Day and I turned to my wife and said we need to do it now, she said what do we need to do now? I said get a puppy, in the last 20 years we have had 2 Akita's one was given to us through a friend, and the 2nd one was a rescue,we loved both girls. We had to put down our last one in February last year. So we didn't want to replace her right away, so we waited 10 months and called Don at Royalty Akitas my wife had searched the Internet for a few months without me knowing that she started her checking she searched with Akita groups on Facebook and with other breeders. So we spoke to Don for at least a half hour if not longer. We weren't sure about a puppy but we wanted another Akita! After our talk he said I have the right puppy for you, she wasn't my first choice, but he said this is the puppy for you! Since she was six week old she was not ready to ship, to young. We waited a few weeks till she was ready to ship. We got her 3 weeks ago and Don was 100% right this was the dog for us. Don told us what to feed her when to get her next set of shots, and anything we needed to just call. He has done everything he said he was going to do and more. We took Sake to the Vet with a poop sample as well . Clean bill of health. She is a bundle of joy. And I want to thank Don again and his crew for do a awesome job for listening to us and delivering a great puppy. Look no further this is the guy! read more

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Our family loves our Akita! I only have good things to say, as Don answered every call and question I had and invited us to his ranch. All the dogs were beautiful and happy and after our "interview" we picked out a male. The process/paperwork was smooth and easy... I'm a bit surprised at some of these negative reviews. Our pup is a year and a half now and a great family member, we try to take him almost every where we go and it's crazy how many people compliment him, not only on his looks (obviously) but his behavior as well. He is still very playful and loves playing nice with my friends and family members trusted dogs (we avoid stranger dogs and dog parks). He gets lots of attention from family but if we need to leave him in the house alone, hes been good and never chewed up the place. Around the house he is so chill (I call him a "cat dog") and likes to do his own thing but once you say "walk?", he's fired up and ready to go. This easy going yet adventurous temperament is why I fell in love with the breed. Definitely would recommend Royalty Akita's read more

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He wants $3000 upfront for unborn dogs. Will not just take a deposit. He changes his prices as he wants. Not a humane breeder! How many humane breeders have that many breeding dogs? Shady read more

We are so Grateful that we found Royalty Akita's. We got our Mia from Don, and what a BLESSING!! Mia is now 7 months old, and we have now purchased a second Akita, from Don @ Royalty Akitas. We will be able to bring her home in 7/8 weeks. Since we live 20 or so miles from Royalty Akita, we were able to make appointments with Don, to have visits with Mia, before she was able to come home. This was such a precious time for us, because we were able to Mia with her Mommy & Siblings. Don, was able to give us some GREAT advice about Akitas, and we appreciate that. My husband and I were able to see ALL of Dons dogs, and where they are all kept, and he showed us around, which we were grateful for. My husband and I have had an amazing experience with Royality Akita, and this is why we are now anxiously waiting to bring home our 2nd Akita named Molly, from Don's, Royalty Akita. We thank you Don, for what you do.... Renee & Darrin read more

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I've had two Akitas now from Don over the years and his lines keep getting better. We thought our first was exceptional, which he was, but then came our current pup, who defies expectations. Don has always been professional, very helpful in discussing the traits of his breeding pairs, and nothing but helpful. His attention to the health of his dogs is clear. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Royalty Akitas. If you want a well bred, mellow, obedient, and healthy Akita pup, look no further. read more

My wife and I have raised 3 Akitas, from different breeders over the past 20 years. Our first one died of Gastric tourchin at 5, we immediately began our search for a new pup, and decided to get 2, a boy and a girl from a different breeder, different litters, but same sire. After almost 12 years, we lost our boy to Gastric tourchin, and 4 months later had to put our girl down due to complications with her hind legs. So, we began our search for our new Akitas! My wife contacted several breeders and was not happy with any of the results, until she called Don at Royalty Akitas! The warmth that we felt from Don on the phone, got us to drive 13 hours round trip from Orange County to Lincoln to see his latest litter! Needless to say, we thought we knew everything we knew about raising these most amazing animals! When we got to his Ranch, which is Akita heaven, our feelings about him and what he does with his litters was confirmed! He had held his Breeder picks for us, based on his trust in us that we would provide the love, care, and attention to his prized pups! He taught us things that we never knew about the little nuances in the raising of Akita's, from diet, timing of feeding, etc. The pictures attached reflect how gorgeous these pups are and their demeanor! We looked at all the reviews on Yelp regarding Don and his breeding, but took it with a grain of salt (the negative ones), and all I can say is that he is the BEST breeder we have EVER encountered, and he will be involved in their lives as they grow to be the most loving, well mannered, and be the poster for what Akita's are! We are most thankful for Don and all he has done for us in willing to provide us with the loves of our lives after the emptiness we were going through! Akitas rule! Thanks Don, you're a Saint and we love you!! read more

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Review update: Apparently there was some misunderstanding regarding the AKC paperwork. Don reached out and he said he did send out the paperwork, but the email address he had for me was incorrect, because I never recieved it. He states he had to close down his old email, because he was hacked and never recieved further emails from me. Needless to say, he did make an effort to fix the situation, we exchanged current and correct email addresses and I was sent the AKC paperwork for my dog and I have registered her online. Thank you. read more

Ok where to start, the location and the level or care given to the dogs in second to none. I drove over 12 hours to pick up my pup and I'm so glad I did. Don gave me loads of advice about the long journey home and how best to care for my new pup. What brand of food is best ect. My pup was extremely car sick and we brought him to the vet the next day as he was still not a 100%.Don was on hand to answer any questions the vet had and he was very helpful and professional through the whole ordeal. If your looking for a quality pup that will be of really kind nature and a very good example of the breed look no further. I don't normally write reviews here but im very happy with my new member of the family and I know he won't have any serious health issues or temperament issues he is perfect from the start which is exactly what I wanted . Thanks Don keep up the good work read more

Royalty Akitas - My Dog Bó at 4 months old good with cats :) - Pet Stores Near Me - Lincoln, California