Nihon Ken Clubs, Exhibitors, and Breed Fanciers:
The Nihon Ken Heritage Show (formerly known as the Nihon Ken Invitational) is just around the corner and we need award sponsors! As with our past shows, we use award sponsorship to offset the considerable costs of the show.
If you won an award in a previous year, we encourage you to sponsor that award. You may include a name, kennel, business, or a special dog to list as the award sponsor. Sponsors will be listed on the JACUSA website, Facebook page, and on a sign at the show. We are still working on additional ways to recognize our sponsors who make this event possible – please feel free to send us your suggestions.
Thank you so very much for your support. We can’t host a successful event without you! Thank you to all of those who have sponsored awards for 2025.
| Sponsorship | Regular | Altered |
|---|---|---|
| Best in Heritage Specialty | $50 | |
| Reserve Best in Heritage Specialty | $40 | $40 |
| Group 1st to 4th* | $35 | $35 |
| Breed: Akita | $20 | $15 |
| Breed: Hokkaido | $20 | |
| Breed: Japanese Akitainu | ||
| Breed: Kai | ||
| Breed: Kishu | $20 | $15 |
| Breed: Shiba | $20 | $15 |
| Breed: Shikoku | $20 | $15 |
| Non-Licensed | ||
| Best Brace in Heritage Specialty | ||
| Best Novice Puppy in Heritage Specialty | $35 | |
| Best Veteran in Heritage Specialty | $35 | |
* Group 1st to 4th placements are unofficial per UKC due to not including all Northern breeds in group. As a result, no competition wins or top ten points will be awarded for group placements. Our judge will award BIS, RBIS, and 1st through 4th in the Japanese style, with BIS and RBIS being above the numbered placements.
- Best in Heritage Specialty and Altered Best in Heritage Specialty each includes a 32″ rosette and decorative wall plate with Nihon Ken by Chrystal Cleary
- Reserve Best in Heritage Specialty and Altered Reserve Best in Heritage Specialty each includes a 24″ rosette and decorative wall plate with Nihon Ken by Chrystal Cleary
- Best Brace in Heritage Specialty, Best Novice Puppy in Heritage Specialty, and Best Veteran in Heritage Specialty each includes a 20″ rosette and an additional award TBD
- Regular Group 1st to 4th and Altered Group 1st to 4th each includes four 22″ rosettes and an additional award TBD
- Regular Breed each includes a 17″ rosette, all regular class ribbons for one breed, and an additional award TBD
- Altered Breed each includes a 17″ rosette and all altered class ribbons for one breed
Become a Sponsor
Use this form to pay securely online using your credit card and Stripe. A 3% payment processing fee is included for all awards, and any donation or sponsorship has a $5 minimum. If you wish to instead pay by Zelle, check, or cash to avoid credit card fees, please contact us.