Nori Akitas

​Our Story

My name is Rachel Peeples, DVM and despite growing up with Labradors,  I fell in love with Akitas as a teenager.  I got my first Akita during my freshman year of veterinary school; and Zen taught me everything I did not know about dog behavior and training.  When I graduated from veterinary school, I got my second Akita from a wonderful responsible breeder.  Inori was one of those one in a million dogs who never do anything wrong.   We did obedience and agility and started exploring rally before she had to retire.  In my early years in the breed I was very active in Akita rescue and had numerous fosters and "failed fosters". 

I got my first conformation Akita in 2008 - Toki - from ABAR Akitas (Vickie Abraham) and Toyo Akitas (Sherry Bell).  He is truly the happiest dog I have ever known and brings joy to all he meets.  He finished his AKC championship quickly and won a Bred-by Exhibitor Best in Show along the way.  He also earned his IABCA championship going reserve best in show two days in a row.  My second conformation Akita came along in 2011 from the same lines as my Inori.  Seiya is a much more serious and intense girl.  Seiya finished her AKC championship with all major wins.  We had an "oops" litter in 2012 between Seiya and Toki that produced 6 stunning puppies.  One of them, Sable, stayed with me.  She is working on her championship. 

My goal as a breeder is to produce sound Akitas in mind and body.  I focus on structure, clean proper movement, and Akita type.  In addition, I strive to have my Akitas be successful in the performance ring as well as the show ring.  But most importantly I want my Akitas to be loved members of their family. 

I am located near Savannah, Georgia and my co-breeders are in Mississippi (Toyo Akitas) and Louisiana (ABAR Akitas).