You should always be on the lookout
because Akita dogs do not show any signs of distress before an attack.
Because the Akita didn't understand what's going on, he decided to wait — and he kept vigil for 9 straight years, hoping that his master would come back.
Because the Akita is a large and active breed, he may need more food than a smaller or less active dog.
Not exact matches
Large - breed dog foods are also often supplemented with glucosamine and chondroitin for joint support which is important for the
Akita because he is prone to musculoskeletal issues.
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.
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.
Examples:
Akita, Alaskan Malamute, Samoyed, American Eskimo, Shiba Inu, Jindo Dog, Siberian Husky, Finnish Spitz, Canaan Dog, Karelian Bear Dog, Norwegian Lundehund; I would put the Chinese Shar Pei in this category
because of their behavioral traits My Favorites: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute; American Eskimo; Samoyed Extreme Endurance, need lots of exercise Some love to pull a load or chase a moving object Some are Dog Aggressive Can be Shy and need lots of Socialization; Biggest problem are the shy ones.
Because he is not a purebred dog, the Aki - Poo does not qualify to join the American Kennel Club (AKC) however both parent breeds are members in good standing; the
Akita joined their «working» group in 1972 while the Poodle became a member of the «non-sporting» group almost a century earlier — in 1887.
Surprisingly enough, Japan runs close behind; he believes it is
because the Japanese prefer the stockier build of the American - bred
Akitas, which weigh from 80 to 100 pounds.
Fein says he thinks demand for
Akitas has increased in large cities partly
because of their ease in adapting to small living spaces.
Anyway I named him after the
Akita dog Hachiko
because my Hachi is a mystery puppy too!
Because of their instinctive characteristics of aggression, territoriality, and intelligence, it is absolutely vital that you train your
Akita when he is still a small and relatively helpless puppy.
Weekly brushingis enough, but it must be daily in spring and autumn
because during these seasons the American
Akita molts its coat.
Akitas are tough guy dogs but still have a mild reputation
because of the legend of Hachiko.
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.
Our
Akitas founded the breed on four continents
because they were known world - wide for type and soundness.
Because of the
Akita's protective nature, they make excellent guard dogs.
Akitas may be turned over to Rescue
because of dominance issues, or aggression toward other animals.
Someone who wants an
Akita or a Golden Retriever is unlikely to settle for (or be happy with) a mixed breed terrier or hound at the animal shelter; someone who wants a puppy is unlikely to adopt an adult dog
because no puppies are available.
Because of their robustness and strong muscles, they were also used in cruel dog combats, until 1908 when those combats became forbidden by the law of the
Akita prefecture.
Just
because one has grown older (and may not be up to handling an
Akita) is no reason not to enjoy canine company.
You will not be discriminated against just
because one of your kids is a Husky,
Akita, Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terrier, Doberman, Rottweiler, Shepherd, Chow, etc..