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Unfortunately earlier this month, we lost our old website. I'm gutted, but it's best to try and keep things positive.
So welcome to the fresh start of Ounoki Kensha's website, hopefully it will be a good one.
I'm going to be slowly adding old blog posts back using this new blog post feature, so just excuse me while things get back into order!
So welcome to the fresh start of Ounoki Kensha's website, hopefully it will be a good one.
I'm going to be slowly adding old blog posts back using this new blog post feature, so just excuse me while things get back into order!
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I don’t even know where to start, but I’m devastated and scared for the future of rare purebred dogs in the UK. I apologise that this is probably extremely disjointed but I’m writing from the heart and from fear.
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The dog world is a busy and exhausting place, and sometimes, knowing when to take a break is important. It can be stressful and upsetting and times, and you should always put your health, your mental health, and your dogs' wellbeing first.
Due to this, we are taking a much needed break from things until next year!
But first, an update.
Due to this, we are taking a much needed break from things until next year!
But first, an update.
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October 20th 2022
Akiko’s due date was October 23rd. We did not make it that far.
Akiko’s due date was October 23rd. We did not make it that far.
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Things started changing pretty quick when we got home from France, like… super quick.
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The journey to breeding Akiko has been a long one, but this year has felt the longest so far with us finally being ready to try and get Akiko pregnant with our first, as well as the UK’s first Kai Ken litter.
And it has been far from easy.
And it has been far from easy.
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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 working with non-Nihon Ken breeds in the past.
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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 what we’ve done this year, and for 2021, it has been a good year for the four medium breeds.
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The plight of unrecognised breeds.
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Every breeder has to make hard decisions, and this far I have been blessed that I have not had to do that.