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…
Kai Ken Health
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…
Nihon Ken numbers in the UK for 2021
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 Kai Ken & The Kennel Club
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…
Transitional Vertebra
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…
Frequently Asked Questions of a Kai Ken Owner
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,…
Kai Ken Coloring
Written with National Purebred Dog Day.