Group 1 at his first B Puppy Match

3 3/4 months

3 months

4 months

10 weeks

8 weeks

6 weeks, minus 1 day

5 weeks, minus 1 day

3 weeks

1 week

We find it helpful and fascinating to see the age progression of Akitas, so we have created this page of Roger's development from 1 week forward -- in reverse order. Enjoy!

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5 months

6 months

Photo by Casey Lawson.

7 3/4 months

8 months

9 months

16 months

New GCH photo at 2 years

14 months

1 year

1st Rally Novice B leg, winning 4th place in his class, and the group photo of the placers. NCOTC Rally Trial, which is a very large and highly competitive trial!

2 years, 3 months

2 years, 2 months

Almost 3 years

2 years, 7 months

2 years, 4 months

Roger showing at the Akita Club of America Pre-National Specialty, where he made the cut. Photos courtesy of Rebecca Kestle.