Today we drove all the way to Holten. A small town in the Netherlands with beautiful surroundings. But it wasn’t for the lovely weather this day, the heathery hills or the green trees that we went on this trip. It was to meet Kensho’s family again. Just like last year we had planned a true Akita family reunion. Last year Kensho’s father, Musuko, was present but unfortunately he died a couple of days after the party from gastric ulcer (nobody had noticed a sign before it was too late… so typical Akita).
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This year not all Kensho’s siblings were present. We met his brother Daigo, his sister Musume and his mother Tamami. Also Akita’s from other combinations than Tamami XX Musuko were shown. Like half brothers and -sisters.

Some people actually manage to have more than one Akita . For the ones without any, this was a very convenient situation. One Akita per person and this way the two kids that joined our walk through the forest could also walk ‘their’ doggie and get first-hand experience with the Akita breed

I’m still awaiting the group photo with me and Kensho on it. Until then…. just another picture I took during the walk.

So many Akita’s, so many shapes and forms. It’s one breed but each dog has it’s own personality . Kensho for sure had a lot of fun. He likes jumping trees, fences and even jumps when there’s barely anything to see. He’s just a very energetic, playful and joyful Akita.Some Akita’s can be very laid back and relaxed. Kensho can be too, but outside and especially when he’s in a group he will always be alert. He was barking when a cigarette was smoking between the leaves on the ground (not a bad thing to do, right?). He was giving high sounds (like a light panic) when part of the group was split off (due to a different walking pace) or when a child was behind (just because she wanted to stay behind to pee behind a tree). Kensho’s just doesn’t miss out on anything. Not a surprise he was still tired up until the next morning. He always joins me when I go to the office but the next day (a Monday) he was cranky and just wanted to be left alone…sleeping.. behind my desk.

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Today Kensho and I went to the ‘Nedereindse plas’ for a rather windy walk. The weather seemed nice but due to the wind it was very cold, just we just walked at a higher pace to compensate for that .

This water was very dirty and Kensho had four black feet when he got out. He’s not bothered about that and I’m not either anymore. I now know that it’s just a matter of time. Sometimes Kensho is muddy after a walk but by the time we get home the dirt has just fallen off and he’s just his red and white bright self again. How wonderful!

It’s not all nature here

The World By Kensho

	Akita’s are very clean dogs. Kensho has a daily routine and is washing and licking his coat more often than my cat does! He evens washes Tommie, the cat, whenever he gets a chance !!
And then… he just goes relaxing in the sun until it’s time for our next walk. What a life!

It’s a sunny day at the beach. Expecting it to be empty, we crash into a big party. Kensho gets all excited when he sees people playing beach volley.

When we get to a more quiet part Kensho can release his energy by doing what he loves most: digging!

When we continue walking we notice a strange object in the distance. It’s not flying so it’s not a UFO , but what is it? Kensho is alerted…. prepared for just about everything.

We approach the UFO like object and walk through the door. Strange music is playing inside and there is room for about four people to sit. As Kensho is relaxed now he enjoys himself looking out of the window.

But not for long… as I’m taking this pictures he wants out. Immediately… and he takes a shortcut.