All prospective
Akita owners need to know something about the temperament of the Akita that they intend to own.
As with
Akita owners, Shar - Pei owners interviewed cited a lifelong fondness for dogs rather than a desire to impress their neighbors.
This is a sign that the pooch is dominating the owner; as a responsible
Akita owner you should never allow this to happen.
Casselberry
Akita owner Kathy Van Wormer says that the dogs have minds of their own.
If you are
an Akita owner, note that two Akitas of the same gender should never live together.
Not exact matches
They are
Akitas, and in their willingness to stand up for themselves they have established, within the bucolic confines of Holyfield's farm, a world so completely lawless and Darwinian that their
owner seems to have no choice but to comply with their wishes.
For instance, American Pit Bull Terriers and
Akitas were reported by
owners to be more aggressive than average, but only towards other dogs.
Akita's are extremely loyal and bond closely to their
owners.
If you have seen the movie Hatchi: A Dog's Tale you already have an idea of the dedication
Akita's show their
owners.
For those who rely on statistical data; Bill and I are
owner - handlers who don't «network», have no dogs at public stud and keep fewer than four breeding bitches, yet we've had over half of the
Akita Hall Of Fame Producers including the # 1 and # 2 Sires and Dams.
The
Akita should be willing to accept leadership, but this tendency toward independence can make fostering that relationship difficult for novice
owners.
This warrants a special
owner, who has done their homework and who is well aware that, just as
Akitas can perform some tasks that other dogs can not, other dogs are permitted privileges that
Akitas are forbidden.
BJ dropped out of Mini-Bulls to breeder -
owner handle the Top Winning
Akita All Time.
Like
Akitas, they are very loyal and make great single
owner dogs.
Many
owners report that their
Akitas hardly bark and rather prefer to «speak» softly through grumbles and moans.
At the
owner's command, a well trained
Akita shows no problem in welcoming a guest.
American
Akitas need a confident, level - headed
owner able to establish their own authority, with a strong, determined personality and the ability and time to train their dog in a stable, safe environment through positive reinforcement.
Both types of
Akita may be intolerant of other dogs and can be a handful for first - time dog
owners.
Show Name: Two Cities Kennel Club Location: Yuba City, CA Show Date: Saturday, May 12, 2018 Total Entry: 682 Best In Show Judge: Joseph Gregory Show Photographer (s): Victoria & Warren Cook • Website: mydogphoto.com Dog Reg: GCHP Mojos Continuation Of A Myth CGC TKN [Dog] Breed:
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Akitas are often difficult for novice
owners to «read» because compared to other breeds,
Akitas don't tend to give the same kinds of signals about what they're thinking and feeling or what they're going to do.
Owners often give up their
Akita when it becomes apparent that the dog is too much for them to handle.
Akitas need
owners who can establish pack leadership early.
Akitas are not a good choice for a first - time dog
owner.
BJ breeder -
owner - handled the Top Winning
Akita of All Time and they bred more than half of the All Time Top Winners and Register Of Merit
Akita's.
A large breed, the
Akita needs a strong
owner / trainer since it has a strong will and tends to be stubborn.
A volunteer with the Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO), Midwest
Akita Rescue Society (MARS),
Akita Club of America Rescue (ACAR), and the Greater St. Louis Training Club (GSLTC), Shelley works with children, rescued dogs,
owners, vets, and others — always positively and with kindness.
The dogs involved were all family pets, 3 Golden Retrievers, an
Akita and a Rottweiler, and none of the
owners of these dogs believed their dogs to be aggressive, or a danger to the public in any way.
This is why
Akita dog
owners started crossing those dogs with German Shepherds to create bigger, stronger
Akita dogs, which will be later called American
Akita.
Hachicko, a loyal
Akita, was known for patiently awaiting his
owner each day at the train station at the same time each day.
Breeds such as German Shepherds,
Akitas and Rottweilers are not good breeds for timid
owners.
The
Akita is best suited to one - dog households and isn't recommended for first time dog
owners.
By the way, if you own any of these dogs good luck getting home
owner's insurance: Pit Bull Terriers, Staffordshire Terriers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Presa Canarios, Chows Chows, Doberman Pinschers,
Akitas, Wolf - hybrids, Mastiffs, Cane Corsos, Great Danes, Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies.
Ako, Asuka and Puuko trekked around town with an off - the - shelf camera attached to a harness, capturing the scenery and many dog - friendly spots, including the
Akita Dog Museum and a statue of Hachiko, «a dog - turned - legend who dutifully went to Tokyo's Shibuya station every day to meet his
owner, years after the
owner passed away,» according to Google.