Welcome to Whitewreath Kennels. We are Charlie & Geof Iason and have owned the Akita since our founding in 2001, although many months of research went into the breed before making our first purchase. We have been extremely lucky to have the help and guidance of some of the UK's leading Akita Breeders and Exhibitors in the first few vital years of establishing our Kennels and for which we will be eternally grateful.

One of our first Akita's 'Reina Queen Of The Jewels to Whitewreath' was purchased for us by my late Nana 'Eva' as a loving companion and potential brood, we were extremely lucky as in our eyes 'Tara' did an excellent job of both. Tara produced for us our first Akita litter born late 2004, sired by the handsome 'Champion Anshee Fur Ever' from which we kept a puppy bitch back 'Whitewreath Home Grown'. 'Brooke' as she is lovingly known at home has matured into a big beautiful Black / Silver and White bitch who spends her days taking pride of place on the sofa.

As with any hobby you learn more and more each day, with time we looked deeper into the pedigree and confirmation of the Akita, and realized we liked a certain 'type' and decided to pursue this venture, leading to the purchase of our Foundation bitch 'Anshee The Bees Knees at Whitewreath'. 'Pru' as she is affectionately known at home was purchased from the very successful 'Anshee' Kennels in 2004 and it was love at first sight. Her excellent head piece and superb movement blew us away. We were lucky enough to be introduced to Pru's dam, the superb 'Can Champion Matsou de Lauclair of Anshee ROMPX' who was imported to the UK from Canada by Anshee Akita's in 1998. Crystal proved to be a big hit here in the UK and was named Top Brood Bitch 1999 in the USA.

Pru produced our 2nd litter for us in 2005 with our stunning male, also purchased from the Anshee Kennels - 'Anshee Let 'Em Talk for Whitewreath'. This litter resulted in our stunning young bitch 'Whitewreath Truly Gifted' who in our opinion excels in breed type. Unfortunately for us 'Saffy' never did take to the show ring, but did take to obedience which is where she really shines.

2007 saw a big turn around for the Whitewreath Kennels with the latest kid on the block 'Minioso's One Way Ticket to Whitewreath' making her show debut and doing us proud, qualifying for for Crufts with ease, and from limited showing, 'Tory' took Puppy Group 1 and was shortlisted for Best Puppy In Show.

2008 looks to be just as bright with two new stars 'Boogie' and 'Evie' joining our show team for the Summer, and the safe arrival of our much awaited, beautiful Saffy puppies.