Sentences with phrase «as akitas»

Another way this is done is with certain breeds that don't do well at endless obedience drills, such as Akitas.

This is a crucial question for breeders of guardian dogs such as Akitas, Rottweilers, Boxers, German Shepherds, Dobermans, etc..

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.

Does this study distinguish the different lineages of breeds where this is reported such as Akitas, Tibetan Terriers, or Manchester Terriers.

But if you are trying to groom a large thick - coated dog (such as a golden retriever, border collie, collie, bearded collie, or Tibetan terrier) or double - or triple - coated breed (such as an Akita or a malamute, husky, or chow), then you are definitely going to need a professional - grade clipper.

While this is a loving and gentle breed, as the Akita this breed, it tends to be independent.

Terrier breeds such as the Irish, Norfolk, Scottish and Sealyham have double coats, as do working breeds such as the Akita, the malamute, the Bernese mountain dog, the Samoyed, the husky and the Tibetan terrier.

Best known as an Akita breeder, «BJ» has bred over 230 AKC champions in five breeds, including Standard and Miniature Bull Terriers.

While forever popular in their country of origin, Japanese dog breeds such as the Akita Inu or the Kishu Inu have become more common elsewhere.

I had a student working with his 1 year old Akita, a very nice dog but typically acting as Akita's do when they don't want to do something... bored, distracted, and trying to find something else to do.

Unlike the Japanese Akita Inu, the dog is recognized as an Akita even with a black mask across his face.

The AKC and the Japanese Kennel Club had different breed standards, and as the Akita originated in Japan, the Federation Cynologique Internationale, the international authority on breed standards, chose to accept the Japanese breed standards.

For example, an Boxer crossed with an Akita will be found as Akita x Boxer.

The group includes some of the AKC working breeds such as the Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, and Siberian Husky as well as the American Eskimo, Keeshond, Chow Chow, Finnish Spitz, Norwegian Elkhound, Chinese Shar Pei, and Shiba Inu found in other AKC groups.

The most commonly affected breeds are those with a large, deep chest, such as the Akita, Great Dane, German Shepherd and Doberman Pincher, though all dogs are at risk for developing this condition.

The larger and more powerful breeds — such as the Akita Inu, Karelian Bear Dog, Norwegian Elkhound, and Swedish Elkhound — are used for big game hunting, helping humans kill moose and brown bears.

Not exact matches

Since I'd seen him last, he'd lost his title to Michael Moorer; he'd lost his boxing license, which was suspended after he was found to have a heart ailment; and he'd lost Ego, the embattled German shepherd who exhibited a singular willingness to obey Holyfield's orders and, perhaps as a result, endured a lifetime of insults from Ing and his Akita cronies.

«Given the potential for future lethal pandemics, effective drugs are needed for the treatment of severe influenza, such as that caused by H5N1 viruses,» says senior study author Yumiko Imai of Akita University.

Assistant Professor Ippei Akita, who is leading the project, said, «Using flexible device technology is a good solution to implement bio-compatible passive devices such as antennas or sensor electrodes.

We created the best of both world, a free and online dating site in Akita that cost singles nothing and provides as much or more value than premium dating sites.

Preordering from GameStop will score players an Americana Module for Miku, as well as an extra character pack featuring Akita Neru, Yowane Haku, and Kasane Teto.

They have classics (Godsider by Koji Maki that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and Lemon Angel by Jun Watabe that was serialized in Weekly Young Jump), offbeat titles (Kasane no Tao by Ken Kawasaki from Manga Sunday and The Watch Cats of Ginza by Midori Takanashi, serialized in Kodansha's Evening magazine), as well as somewhat recent titles (SAE - ISM by Tohru Uchimizu and published by Akita Shoten and Heart - Break Club by Nikki Asada, serialized in Princess magazine).

Both ran in magazines for housewives (Akita Shoten's For Mrs. and Futabasha's, which I think translates as «Jour for Beautiful Housewives»); both are clearly written from the perspective of the mother; and both deal with the difficulty that communities and family, especially in Japan, have in dealing with children with disabilities.

«German Shepherds, Akitas, Newfoundlands, Goldens — all the big shedding dogs can be de-shed more easily using this technique, and it's also good for shorter coats such as Beagles or Pugs,» he says.

There may also be bans on breeds considered dangerous such as Staffordshire (Pit) Bull Terrier, Akita, Presa Canario, and others, but these differ from country to country.

Other breeds such as terriers, Akitas, beagles and even little Chihuahuas may be much more independent with more driven personalities.

In the case of the Akita he's especially sensitive to immune disorders such as progressive retinal atrophy.

In breeds with a high risk of bloat, such as Great Danes, German Shepherd Dogs, and Akitas (as well as other deep chested dogs), a preventive surgery called a prophylactic gastropexy can often be performed when the dog is being spayed or neutered.

In 1927 the Akita - inu Society of Japan formed, their mission being to preserve the Akita as a Japanese breed.

Akita's often worked as a team with the leader taunting prey and the follower nipping at the back of it.

Using this research as a base, GDF is now working on the disease in Akitas.

We are members of CABRA (Coalition of All Breed Rescue AZ), PACC911 (an umbrella organization that sets up adoption events throughout the county), and are recognized as one of ACA's rescue groups (Akita Club of America).

The Eagle Pack Large & Giant Breed Puppy Food is a great choice for your Akita puppy because it contains dual animal proteins (lamb meal and chicken meal) as well as plenty of healthy animal fats and digestible carbohydrates.

Some of the line stayed in Central Asia to the present day, and frequently appear as Tibetan Mastiffs and Akitas.

As you start shopping for a high - quality puppy food, keep in mind that the Akita is a large breed — he may grow to over 100 pounds.

The Akita and his cousin the Shiba Inu both started life as hunting dogs in Japan — a heritage manifest today in the tendency of both breeds to hunt small game and the neighbor's cat, but the Akita is part of the working group and the Shiba is a non-sporting dog.

Large, powerful and alert, the Akita has long been used as a hunting or guard dog in its native Japan.

Today the American Akita is used mainly as a domestic pet and guard dog.

If you're looking for a guard dog that doubles as a nanny, an Akita may be the perfect pet for you.

The Akita makes an excellent guard dog and can easily be trained as a personal protection dog.

This is a sign that the pooch is dominating the owner; as a responsible Akita owner you should never allow this to happen.

If you are feeding an Akita the same food as you used to feed your old bulldog, then don't be surprised if the Akita does not thrive.

A recent study identified the following breeds as being particularly at risk for this phenomenon: Neapolitan mastiff, Newfoundland, Akita, St. Bernard, Rottweiler, Chesapeake Bay retriever, and American Staffordshire terrier.

Just as with so many other dogs on this list, Akitas have thick double coats, which make dander and fur cause allergen in the air that can affect pet allergy sufferers of all severities.

It is not acceptable to have an Akita pulling you as you are walking on the lead.

Teaching your Akita to heel will take some patience but it's something you must do because apart from it being more pleasant to walk with a trained dog it reinforces your position as pack leader.

When the Akitas were used as a hunting dog, it engaged in a hard, strenuous activity and required lots of energy foods.

I had my puppy's DNA tested, both parents were on site and he was supposed to be Shepherd / Akita, but the test came back as Pitbull / Shepherd / Chow / Siberian Husky / Asian mix breed?

As a sign of its symbolic importance to the people of Japan, the Akita breed is designated as a natural monumenAs a sign of its symbolic importance to the people of Japan, the Akita breed is designated as a natural monumenas a natural monument.

As for fighting other dogs, she stood by and watched while the Akita from down the street took a chunk out of my other dog, a Shepherd mix who can't fight his way out of a paper bag.