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Comment on facts you must know before buying an akita by Boyd Battrell

Boyd Battrell — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:10:53 +0000

When I got married my wife had an mature Akita. We got along fine but she was her dog. Only once did I feel a slight challenge towards me from her when I tried to dominate her with a slightly stern correction. It was her way of saying, don’t push it, and I never did again. I did like the breed and against a breeder’s advice we got a another female because they are smaller than males.When one passed we would get another for a total of four females then finally a male. All of the females lived to be 13. After having Akitas for over thirty years none bit or were aggressive towards man or animal. The male unexpectedly bloated at 8. I walked all off leash except the first one. The male was amazingly gentle the sweetest personality. He was so attached to me, mourning if I was out of town. I passively showed them I was the alpha with a gentle touch. Simple things like when I opened a door I always went through first and made them come back through if I wasn’t. They’re not a dog to be heavy handed with. Very intelligent and always wanting to please you.

Comment on facts you must know before buying an akita by Natalie

Natalie — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 06:42:44 +0000

Thank you for posting this. I am about to adopt an Akita from a shelter after losing my shar-pei earlier this year. I have had chows too and have friends with shiba-inus that I have spent a lot of time around. Sometimes I have been scared that this will be too hard even though the other breeds I have had were also aloof and unable to be around same sex dogs and have similar personalities. Everyone I know has said you’ll be fine but sometimes I’m worried despite knowing you can’t handle these breeds well with a lack of confidence. Since reading your article I feel so much better and have realized really they do sound a lot like the other primitive breeds I’ve owned, especially my shar-pei, I miss him so much. Thank you for describing the ways of the akita so thoroughly!

Comment on facts you must know before buying an akita by Uli

Uli — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 01:08:05 +0000

Hi. I just adopted a 5-year old American Akita mix last Friday. I was wondering how long it would take him to bond, as he had been unfortunately re-homed 3 times. (I’m his 4th owner.) My intention in adopting him was in taking on the responsibility of making sure he has a happy rest of his life. He bonded quite quickly with me. He tolerates my mistakes due to misunderstanding him, but definitely lets me know I made one. It’s quite a unique relationship of mutual respect, I absolutely love it. It feels like there is an invisible tether between us, so we don’t need constant physical proximity to bond. We have a happy future ahead of us.

Thank you for this article.

Comment on facts you must know before buying an akita by Lintje

Lintje — Sat, 15 Aug 2020 12:43:09 +0000

Hi, I have been following Malcolm he is amazing and yes you are absolutely right to the T about the breed. Having owned 4 Akitas in the last 20 years, they are fantastic family companion but they are not for everyone. Ours were and are from the shelter because they were being abandon by the previous owner. People buy them as pups because they are so cute but they turned big as young as 6 months and can be very dominant. We have been very fortunate to be given the opportunity to care and love them. They love you unconditionally and their loyalty is second to none even though we adopted all of them at around 2 years of age. Sadly our first one Jalka passed away at 5 years old, then we adopted Kona he lived and gave us so much love until he went to heaven at 14 and for the last 6 years we've been blessed with Suki & Jasper. They are our fur kids and we love them as much as they love us. So please anyone out there who wanted to have the breed Please consider this , to own a pet is for life if you want a dog that is obedient don't buy an Akita but if you want a pet that is loyal, independent, respectful for life then you can consider this breed. And for you keep posting your amazing Malcom and give him our hugs

Comment on facts you must know before buying an akita by Laszlo

Laszlo — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 22:36:14 +0000

Greetings, Thanks for sharing your wisdom and Akita details. My current Akita is my second ever owned Akita. This one is Brindle, 3 years old, I am second owner as of his 11month birthday. He is great with me and was purchased by a breeder. The question. adult male 200lb family member was taking Akita out the laundry/garage door on leash. walker was on dogs right side. The second adult in the family; a female of 100lbs had approached on the left side of Akita. The male aloud the female to pet the Akitas hind left top back. Result, was Akita reached left and back with head without warning and bit right forarm of person petting. The male who held the akita was holding the collar also. The Akita is normally calm, un-aggresive. This was a total surprise in the family. All quarantine and authorities actions were taken and medical attention of 8 stitches rendered to female. Pet is still in family. both male and female are still in the same household. What might of went wrong in the situation? Was it too close quarters, was Akita spooked? akitas food was far into the garage. No other food around. Akita was already fed. What say you as far as ideas. Curious is all.

Comment on facts you must know before buying an akita by Eric

Eric — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 02:37:50 +0000

Hi guys, it’s too late to have an Akita if he 6 months already?

Comment on facts you must know before buying an akita by Eric

Eric — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 02:37:33 +0000

Hi guys, it’s too late to have a Akita if he 6 months already ?

Comment on My Beauty routine : all my secrets by Marco

Marco — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:56:31 +0000

What is the current diet of Malcom?

Comment on facts you must know before buying an akita by Liam

Liam — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 15:08:15 +0000

My first dog and will be my only, is an akita, if you are deciding to buy one, do it. The best time ever is with him or her. I got mine 9 years ago, after someone in my worked asked if I wanted a dog, said no but then the little furball came out the car and I just fell in love with her. At the start she was a rascal who chewed the couch and carpet, she hated being by herself even for a hour. My akita has had lots of vets visits which I seen on the screen that all in the total has came to £6680. From a twisted stomach, sprayed to constant UTI problems since the age of 5 are the 3 main visits I remember. But now just after her 9th birthday she started struggling to climb the bed/couch, then finding it hard to stand up, her back muscles are wasting away. Her appetite has went down rapidly, trying my best but overall I think she will be put to sleep in a few weeks but overall, what amazing memories I had with her. Never had any problems with other dogs or adults. Even with my kids she is protective but hasn’t a bad bone in her body. She would lick you to death instead of bite. What an amazing breed we had lucky to share with our family

Comment on facts you must know before buying an akita by Jefe

Jefe — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:57:14 +0000

It’s important to note that over 70% of Akitas have hypothyroidism. This causes aggressiveness in the breed/makes them unpredictable.