Meet Ouija
AKC GCHS CH Morrow's The Games We Play BCAT CGC TKN
Ouija is our keeper from our summer 2020 litter between Trooper and Sabrina, and quite simply, he is everything we could have hoped for. With his beautiful outline, abundant coat, substantial bone, effortless presence and an exceptional temperament, Ouija has been something special from the very beginning.
Despite insisting for quite some time that he wasn’t staying, we ultimately couldn’t bring ourselves to let him go. And while we’re probably not supposed to admit to having favorites around here .. well, anyone who follows Morrow Akitas knows that Ouija has never exactly been a well-kept secret. He has a way of making himself unforgettable, both in and out of the show ring. If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting him, you probably understand why.
Ouija’s show career began rather casually. After attending a handful of smaller shows in 2022, he made his way to the Brooksville, Florida cluster in early 2023, where he earned Best of Breed over the specials every day and caught attention with several significant cuts in the Working Group. Despite his early promise, Ouija was perfectly content to return home, reclaim his spot on the couch, and enjoy the good life for another year.
Under the expert guidance of Nicki King and Grace Kofron, Ouija completed his AKC Championship with back-to-back majors, earning Best of Winners and Best of Opposite Sex over the special. After another well-deserved break, he returned to the ring as a special alongside our dear friend Grace Kofron.
Their first weekend together was an exciting glimpse of what was to come. Still relatively inexperienced, Ouija earned Best of Breed both days, followed by Working Group Third and Working Group Second placements. With Grace’s encouragement, we made the decision to take Ouija to New York for the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in 2025.
We’re fairly certain he thought we’d brought him to the Indianapolis 500 rather than one of the most prestigious dog shows in the world. He was enthusiastic, exuberant and determined to show everyone just how much fun he was having. Nevertheless, he walked away with an Award of Merit at the 2025 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and just to be attending here was an honor.
As Ouija and Grace continued to develop their partnership, his success in the ring grew right alongside it. In May 2025, he earned another Working Group Second before closing out the month with his first Working Group First in a beautiful lineup of dogs. In early June, he completed his Grand Championship, earning Best of Breed all four days of the cluster while also adding his BCAT, CGC, and TKN titles that same weekend.
What began as a relatively casual show career had developed into something far beyond what we initially imagined.
Throughout 2025, Ouija continued to establish himself as a competitive special, earning multiple placements and finishing the year among the Top 10 Akitas in the country.
In 2026, Ouija returned to Westminster, this time making a little history of his own. At the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, he was awarded Best of Breed, an extraordinary honor and a moment that will forever hold a special place in the history of Morrow Akitas.
From the puppy we swore we weren’t keeping, to the dog who spent more time lounging on our couch than campaigning, to standing among the very best representatives of their breeds on one of the world’s most iconic stages — it has been an incredible journey.
Ouija’s continued success has earned him his Grand Champion Silver title and a place among the Top 5 Akitas in 2026.
Of course, none of these accomplishments happen in isolation. Behind every successful show dog are the people who believe in them, invest in them, and help bring out their very best.
We would be remiss not to recognize the late Nicki King, whose talent, friendship, and contributions to Ouija’s early career will always be part of his story. Nicki played an important role in helping Ouija achieve his championship, and while we wish she were still here to see all that he has accomplished, we carry tremendous gratitude for the part she played in his journey. Her memory remains woven into the accomplishments of the dogs and people whose lives she touched. She will forever remain a staple within Morrow Akitas.
We are equally grateful for the dedication, friendship, and talent of the handlers who have helped Ouija shine, including Grace Kofron and most recently, Leonardo Garcini. Watching Ouija develop into the dog he is today has been an experience we will never take for granted, nor something we will forget to thank those who helped him get here.
Beyond his accomplishments in the ring, Ouija is, first and foremost, a dog we genuinely love living with. His personality, temperament, and the sheer joy he brings to our lives mean far more to us than any ribbon or ranking ever could. His success is incredibly rewarding, but it is the dog underneath all those accomplishments that makes us proudest.
Ouija has also given us plenty to be excited about as a producer. In October 2024, he welcomed his first litter of seven beautiful, remarkably consistent boys. His sons have already begun making their own impressions in the show ring, and we are excited to watch the next generation develop. Additional information about this litter can be found on Malachi's profile. The following year, he welcomed his second litter and gave us the opportunity to hold back a beautiful daughter.
Ouija’s equally beautiful brother, Ryder, resides with our good friends at Skyline Akitas in Chicago, and we continue to look forward to all that Ryder and Chrissy accomplish together.
From the show ring to the performance field and now into the next generation of Morrow Akitas, this dog has given us so much to be proud of.
OFA & Health Testing Results
- OFA Hips - Excellent
- OFA Elbows - Normal
- OFA Patella - Normal
- T4 / TgAA Thyroid Antech - Normal / Negative
- OFA Eyes - Normal