I often don’t give Akiko enough credit for her ability to make her own decisions, which I find is something I developed from owning and…

The Kai Ken is still a relatively young breed, especially in the Western world where we are still learning about the issues and concerns that…

As the year comes to a close and we look back on the year behind us, it’s important for us Nihon Ken enthusiasts to review…

The plight of unrecognised breeds. Something I have received constant criticism and antagonism for with being a foundation Kai Ken breeder in the United Kingdom…

Every breeder has to make hard decisions, and this far I have been blessed that I have not had to do that. When I got…

Originally published in the Silver Fang Magazine Issue 2. My name is Astor, and I live in the UK with a Kai Ken named Akiko,…

Written with National Purebred Dog Day.