Karin Sjöholm Östlund, Sweden
I grew up with Jämthund, German shepherd dog and Borzoi. When my husband and I moved to a house in 1988, it was decided that we would have a dog. The choice fell on Akita, which is the only breed we have had since then. The first litter was born in 1992 under the kennel name Amateraso No.
The biggest success with my breeding is Best in Show at the Japan Kennel Club show in Helsinki 2006. As well as Best of Breed at the World dog Show in Herning 2010.
In 2013, I became a judge. The breeds I had in my basic training: Akita, Great Dane, Basenji, Shiba and American Akita. Nowadays, I am licensed for 2 breeds in group 1, many breeds in group 2, most of group 5 breeds and a few of group 9 breeds. I have judged in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway and Estonia.
I look forward to seeing many nice Akitas at the Akita specialty in Finland in august 2024.