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BECOME A MEMBER OF AKIHO EUROPE
Established in 1927 in Odate, Japan, AKIHO is the principal registry for the Akita Inu breed. Membership in AKIHO Europe offers an opportunity to support its preservation, and to take part in activities connected to Akita Inu Hozonkai in Japan.
Those who share an appreciation for the Akita Inu breed and wish to contribute to its future are warmly invited to join.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
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Members receive the official AKIHO Akita Inu bulletin six times per year. It includes updates from Japan Headquarters, reflections from judges, preservation activities, and valuable insights into the breed’s development.
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Members may take part in AKIHO specialty exhibitions, including the European Hozonkai Championship. These events are judged by official AKIHO judges dispatched from Japan, providing evaluations rooted in established preservation principles.
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Since 1931, the Akita Inu has been designated as a Tennen Kinenbutsu (Natural Monument) of Japan. Membership is an opportunity to participate in the responsible preservation of this living cultural heritage. Your support helps ensure that the breed remains true to its origins, protected from the trends of the moment, and maintained in its authentic form.
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Membership grants a direct link to Akita Inu Hozonkai, established in 1927. This connection ensures that activities in Europe remain aligned with the traditions and standards upheld in Japan.
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Membership allows you to register pedigrees with Akita Inu Hozonkai. This ensures your dogs are recorded within the original Japanese registry, maintaining the integrity of their lineage within the worldwide Hozonkai archive.
HOW TO APPLY
To become a member, please follow the steps in the procedure below:
① Membership Selection - Choose your membership type and provide your details.
② Payment - Complete the checkout process securely.
③ Processing - AKIHO Europe & Japan HQ process your membership.
*: for pedigree registration AKIHO regulations apply
Membership 2026 + enrollment fee + 1 nintei for free
(for those who are not yet a member of AKIHO Europe)
Membership renewal for 2026 + 1 nintei for free
(for those who are already a member of AKIHO Europe)
AKIHO EUROPE MEMBER ACCESS
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