Taro at almost 10 years old. He is dying of cancer here and very weak. He was put to sleep on August 25th/2014 after a 2 week illness. He will be sorely missed, my first son. Other breeders will talk about their studs being legends. Yet, no other stud to my knowledge has the combination of qualities I had in Taro. Sound orthopedics, good health, good looks, amazing athletic abilities, and most importantly the most wonderful temperament. I am the luckiest person alive to have such a dog!
This is Taro's dad, UKC Grand Champion and ARBA Champion Matsu's Cypress. He is 30" and 140lbs.
Cypress (about 18 months)
This is Taro's mom, UKC and ARBA Champion Matsu's Tanaka. She's 28" and 115lbs.
One of Taro's sons at about 18 months. He is a very active dog, and has a slightly heavier build than his dad.
One of Taro's grandfathers, Japanese import Yokozuna Kenshorugo (aka Killimanjaro). He was a beast of a dog at 75kg(165lbs) lean weight, and 74cm(29"). His other grandfather was Japanese import Ozeki (just under Yokozuna) Champion 3rd Fu (aka Kuro).
