A k i r e n e

continues its involvement in shelties, 

although on a much smaller scale than in prior years.

Irene and Aki Oishi

are happily retired in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, living in Peachland, B.C. Canada.

During the winter months, they travel south, residing in Yuma, Arizona.

For Irene and Aki, their focus has shifted from Puppies to Grandchildren

and more recently to their two Great Grandchildren!

Rod, however continues his involvement in the breed.

 Nominated twice and a finalist for the

Excellence in Teaching award,

Rod works full time as an Elementary Teacher.

He lives on the waterfront in Coal Harbour

in downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. 

 Currently, the shelties of  

A k i r e n e 

include the top Specialty winning male in history 

and 

2002's Number One Sheltie in the USA . . .

BIS Am Can JCC Grand Ch Barkley's SS Pajero Junior CD CC ROM

Breeder:  Nanae Takenoshita

Owners:  Irene & Rod Oishi

**** It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Pajero.

Pajero leaves a legacy to the breed with his 17 American Champion children 

and many descendants.

Our Specialty & Group Winning Pajero son . . .

BISS Am Can JCC Grand Ch Barkley's SS Pure Soul CD 

Breeder:   Nanae Takenoshita

Owner:  Rod Oishi

The imported and multiple American Specialty Winner . . .

BISS Am Can JCC Grand Ch Barkley's SS Sky Fantasy CD

Breeder:  Nanae Takenoshita

Owners:  Jacqueline Thuener & Rod Oishi

Her children include:

Am Ch Lynroc Heart and Soul

(Am Can JCC-G-Ch Barkley's SS Pure Soul CD x Am Can JCC-G-Ch Barkley's SS Sky Fantasy CD)

Breeders:  Jacqueline Thuener & Rod Oishi 

Completed his American Championship

with three 5 point majors, including two Specialty majors

Am Ch Lynroc Akirene Dreamgirl

(BIS Am Ch Homewood In The Paint x Am Can JCC-G-Ch Barkley's SS Sky Fantasy CD)

Breeders:  Jacqueline Thuener & Rod Oishi 

Owner: Nola Chock

Completed her American Championship with a 5 point Specialty win!

The American Group Winner . . . 

Am G-Ch Lynroc Paint The Sky Akirene

(BIS Am Ch Homewood In The Paint x Am Can JCC-G-Ch Barkley's SS Sky Fantasy CD)

Breeders/Owners:  Jacqueline Thuener, Nanae Takenoshita & Rod Oishi 

Lynroc Now That's Pretty

(BIS Am Ch Homewood In The Paint x Am Can JCC Grand Ch Barkley's SS Sky Fantasy CD)

Breeders:  Jacqueline Thuener, Nanae Takenoshita, Rod Oishi

Owners:  Avis Aono and Jacqueline Thuener

Currently with 7 American points, both majors!

as well as our very much missed but always remembered . . . .

Can Ch Lynroc Akirene's Picturesque

(BIS Am Ch Homewood In The Paint x Am Can JCC-G-Ch Barkley's SS Sky Fantasy CD)

Two additions from Kismet include the Pajero/Pop Star granddaughter:

Kismet's Siren Song of Akirene (7 pts)

(BISS Am Ch Stonerhaven Samurai ROM x Am Ch Montage Weeping Willow)

Breeders: Guy & Thelma Mauldin

Owners:  Rod Oishi & Jacqueline Thuener

and the inbred Pajero Granddaughter . . .

Kismet's There Will Come A Day

(BISS Am Ch Stonerhaven Samurai ROM x Am Ch Grand Gables Showcased At Paray)

Breeders: Guy & Thelma Mauldin

Owners:  Rod Oishi & Guy & Thelma Mauldin 

rodoishi@telus.net