Apexx Akitas — Champion Bloodlines

Where Elite Champions Are Born & Placed

Testimonials · Verified 5-Star Reviews

What Apexx Akitas Families Are Saying

Real families. Real dogs. Real long-term outcomes.

A happy family with their new American Akita puppy from Apexx Akitas champion bloodlines
A family bringing home their new Apexx Akita · Placement day at the Wantage NJ property

Apexx Akitas has received 35+ verified 5-star reviews on Google from families across the United States including California, New Jersey, and beyond. Reviewers describe champion bloodlines, exceptional temperament, transparent health testing, and long-term outcomes spanning nearly a decade of ownership. Multiple families report their Apexx Akita as their eighth or ninth Akita in a lifetime, choosing Ron Durant specifically for the multi-generational health tracking and 80 percent long-term breeder-family contact rate. Every review below is verified through Google Reviews or direct family contact.

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35+
Google Reviews
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Families Placed
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AKC Champions
Overall Rating
5.0
★★★★★
Based on 35+ verified 5-star reviews
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Our Latest Google Reviews

Live-updating reviews directly from Google. New reviews appear here automatically as families post them.

Featured Reviews

From Families Across the Country

Three families representing the spectrum of Apexx Akitas placements: a 30+ year Akita veteran, a young family, and a cross-country buyer.

Long-Term Outcomes

Families Who Have Had Their Akitas For Years

Most breeders lose contact with families within the first year. We track ours across the full 12 to 15 year lifespan of each dog. These are outcomes measured in years, not in weeks.

DrZevTV with his male American Akita from Apexx Akitas champion bloodlines, currently 6 years old and his 8th Akita
6 Years Old · 8th Akita
★★★★★
"I have had 7 Akitas over my lifetime, and Apexx Akitas gave me my 8th, he is absolutely incredible. Hands down the most superior animal I have ever had. From his structure to his intelligence, from his personality to his love and loyalty, I could not be happier. At the time of this review, my boy is 6 years old, and I have stayed in touch with Ron consistently over all these years, something very rare, but it speaks volumes about his passion, integrity, and commitment to what he does. I highly recommend Apexx Akitas and will only go through Ron for as long as I can."
DrZevTV
Verified Google Review · Dog currently 6 years old · 8th Akita owned
Oso · 3 Years Old
★★★★★
"We purchased Oso, our 3-year-old Akita, and it has been a joy to have him. The team at Apexx Akitas has been incredibly helpful, especially during the first 15 months, answering all our questions about behavior, nutrition, and care. We are 1000% satisfied and highly recommend their work and professionalism. Apexx Akitas is truly exceptional."
Pastor Sergio Amezcua
Local Guide · Google Review
Female · 3 Years Old
★★★★★
"Our female puppy who is now 3 years old has grown into a beautiful girl. Naturally very smart, healthy, and just all around the best dog we ever had. Ron does very well with his stock and offers great support after adoption."
Andrei V.
Local Guide · Google Review
Almost 2 Years Old
★★★★★
"Apexx Akitas is a cut above the rest. From the moment I started communicating with the owner I knew he took pride in his dogs. Our sweet boy is almost two and he is literally the best boy! Everywhere we go people stop and tell us how gorgeous he is!"
Cristina Mirabile
Local Guide · Google Review
Recent Detailed Google Reviews

Longer Stories, Deeper Detail

Detailed reviews from families who took the time to fully describe their experience with Apexx Akitas and their dogs.

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Hardik Shirish Desai
Verified Google Review · Male Akita placed 2020
★★★★★

We got our male Akita puppy from them back in 2020 and I genuinely cannot imagine our lives without him. He came to us healthy, happy and already so well socialised for his age. You could tell straight away that these puppies are raised with real care and attention, not just bred and shipped out.

He has grown into the most stunning male Akita. Big, beautiful, and loyal to his core. But the thing that gets me every time is watching him with my son. That dog loves that boy with everything he has. He is gentle with him, protective of him and follows him everywhere. It is the kind of bond you hope for when you bring a puppy home and we are so lucky we got exactly that.

If you are looking for a reputable Akita breeder who knows the breed inside and out and genuinely cares about where their puppies go, this is the place. The quality of our boy, his health, his temperament, his structure, speaks for itself. We would recommend them to anyone without a second thought. Best decision we ever made for our family.

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Javier Lopez
Verified Google Review · Two Apexx Akitas, nearly 10 years · New Jersey
★★★★★

Nearly a decade with two Apexx Akitas and I would do it all over again. Almost ten years ago my family brought home two American Akitas from Apexx Akitas and it honestly remains one of the best decisions we have ever made. Ron's commitment to health testing and champion bloodlines was obvious from day one. Both dogs have stayed remarkably healthy their entire lives with none of the joint problems or hereditary issues you always hear about with large breeds. That does not happen by luck. That comes from a breeder who takes what he does seriously.

What really stood out though was the temperament. These dogs were confident and calm right from the start and bonded to our family instantly. We're in New Jersey and they have been a part of everything here, great with our kids, comfortable around friends and family coming through the house, and at the same time you always knew they were watching. The moment something felt off, they were on it. That natural protective instinct combined with a genuinely warm and loving personality is exactly what a family dog should be, and it is not something you can train from scratch. It has to be bred in.

Almost a decade later I still look at these two and feel grateful. If you are searching for a healthy, well tempered American Akita that will be a real member of your family and a confident protector of your home, Ron at Apexx Akitas is who you call. He breeds with integrity and the dogs prove it every single day.

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Earl Keyes
Verified Google Review · Male Akita placed 2023 · California
★★★★★

Three years ago I purchased a male American Akita puppy from Apexx Akitas in New Jersey, and it remains one of the best decisions I have ever made. Ron Durant's breeding program is unlike anything else out there. My boy is now three years old, incredibly intelligent, and has the most balanced, well-tempered disposition I have ever seen in a large breed dog.

From California to New Jersey, the experience was seamless. Ron was communicative, professional, and clearly passionate about producing exceptional American Akitas. The health testing, champion bloodlines, and the obvious care that goes into every litter at Apexx Akitas is reflected in my dog every single day. If you are searching for American Akita breeders, American Akita puppies, or simply the highest quality Akita breeder in the United States, stop looking. Apexx Akitas is the only call you need to make. Ron stands behind every dog he produces, and three years later that commitment still shows. Worth every mile and every penny. Highly recommend to anyone serious about this breed.

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Shaynna Bukowski
Verified Google Review · Mr. Tibbs
★★★★★

From the moment we first connected with Ron at Apexx Akitas, we knew we were working with someone who truly cares, not just about breeding exceptional dogs, but about the families who bring them home. Our boy Mr. Tibbs has been an absolute blessing and brought so much joy to our family. He is healthy, beautiful, and has the most wonderful temperament around our children. Ron's dedication to quality, health testing, and champion bloodlines is evident in every inch of this dog. If you are looking for an American Akita from a breeder who is the real deal, look no further than Apexx Akitas. Thank you, Ron. Mr. Tibbs is everything and more.

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Lizzy Phallon
Verified Google Review
★★★★★

I cannot recommend Apexx Akitas enough. Ron is incredibly knowledgeable about the breed and clearly cares deeply about the health, temperament, and long-term wellbeing of his dogs. You can tell that a lot of thought and responsibility goes into every breeding decision.

The puppies are beautiful, well-raised, and they have fantastic temperaments. Ron took the time to answer all of our questions and made sure we understood everything. It is obvious that these dogs are raised with a lot of hands-on care and attention from an early age.

An Apexx Akitas family owner reacting with joy on placement day meeting her new American Akita puppy from champion bloodlines
The moment families meet their Apexx Akita for the first time · Placement day
More From Our Families

Additional Verified Reviews

Shorter reviews from families who wanted to share their experience with Apexx Akitas.

★★★★★
"Ron and his family at Apexx Akitas are second to none. The temperament of his Akitas is exactly what you would want, well trained, trainable, and a great addition to the family. Would HIGHLY recommend."
Tom Gordon
Verified Buyer · Google Review
★★★★★
"Apexx Akitas is arguably the best American Akita breeder on the East Coast. The fact that he has champions you can see with your own eyes every day on social media is what really sold me. Mr. Durant's knowledge on the breed is unmatched."
Jonathan Joestar
Google Review
★★★★★
"I got the most amazing, beautiful, and smart Akita from Apexx. He is so healthy and has the most beautiful markings. He is a big guy but he is my most special big guy."
Roni Beaumont
Local Guide · Google Review
★★★★★
"Ron is the nicest person and has the best breeding for Akitas. I love my pup who is almost two. Thanks Ron."
Deanna Edwards
Local Guide · Google Review
★★★★★
"They have the best Akitas, no, they have the best dogs I have ever seen. I cannot recommend enough to check these dogs out."
Delaney Singh
Google Review
★★★★★
"Excellence."
Daniel Galue
Local Guide · Google Review
Common Questions

Questions About Apexx Akitas Reviews

What is the Apexx Akitas Google rating?

Apexx Akitas holds a 5.0 star rating across 35+ Google reviews. You can read every review on our Google Business Profile by searching Apexx Akitas on Google.

What do families say about Apexx Akitas temperament?

Reviewers most often describe their Apexx Akitas as calm, confident, and gentle with children while staying naturally protective of the home. Several families have owned their dogs for six to ten years and describe the same balanced temperament in adulthood.

Does Apexx Akitas place puppies outside New Jersey?

Yes. Apexx Akitas is based in Wantage, Sussex County, New Jersey, and has placed more than 150 American Akitas with families across the United States since 2003, including families in California who describe the cross country process as smooth and professional.

Does Ron Durant stay in contact after a puppy goes home?

Yes. Ron Durant stays in touch with families for the life of the dog, answering questions about behavior, nutrition, and care. Many reviewers mention this ongoing support years after their placement.

Are Apexx Akitas health tested?

Every Apexx Akitas breeding dog receives full OFA health testing, and all puppies are AKC registered from champion bloodlines. The program has produced 10 AKC Champions.

The Bottom Line

Apexx Akitas has a 5.0 star rating across 35+ verified Google reviews from families spanning California, New Jersey, and across the country. Reviewers consistently cite champion bloodlines, exceptional temperament, transparent health testing, and long-term breeder support. Multiple families report their Apexx Akita as their eighth or ninth Akita in a lifetime, choosing Ron Durant specifically for the multi-generational tracking and the 80 percent long-term breeder-family contact rate.

To read all reviews on Google, search for Apexx Akitas. To learn more about the program before applying, see our comprehensive American Akita FAQ. To begin your own application, use the puppy application or call Ron directly at (732) 850-5435.

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