Like any breed, there are typical talking points about Akitas. There have been a lot of things about this breed that deviate from what you typically hear (we're actually going to do a video about that), and so we thought it was important to share our real world experience. Thank you for your comment, it's always good to get some feedback to know if our videos are helpful!
My friend texted me @ 6am this morning to tell me his moms akita just killed their second maltese. He's 6 months old. It's unfortunate. I love this breed but I don't think they do well with other animals. I can't wait to purchase my first home so I can have an akita❤️
@@hi8942 Wait. What? This breed kill a second dog at 6 months and you love this breed? Why? But what about a child? I owned three. Please read my comment below.
Got an Akita when my sons were young and I babysat 5 kids. She was the best dog I've ever had. She watched over all the kids. Was only aggressive 1 time, guy came over to pick up car my husband worked on, she went ballistic had to lock her in a bedroom. Found out a few months later he was a pedifile. Love this breed, had shepherds my whole life. Sheba lived 17 blissful years.
All true points stated about the Akita breed. I have fortunate to have owned 3 different Akitas throughout my lifetime. Male Akitas are much more aggressive in my direct experience. The breed is VERY loyal, VERY protective and standoff-ish around strangers. Excellent breed NOT for beginners.
Thank you for sharing your experiences! Unfortunately people in the comments like to say our video is wrong because THEIR Akita was atypical. It's great to hear from other Akita owners like you!
I think we broke ours. Lol. We took her everywhere with us from day one. Lowes, Home Depot, our local Bath and Body Works and Hobby Lobby and of course Pet Smart all allow dogs. We went to at least one of these stores daily to make her use to people. We also enrolled her in puppy classed as soon as she was old enough. Now 2 years later she is obsessed with people. She LOVES the attention she gets and even gets offended when someone walks by without saying hi. We may have over socialized her.
@@1979geauxtigers I've had two female Akitas. My first was a prior show quality Akita. Female Akita can be more sociable as they don't seem to have the same dominance level needs that male Akitas do. Socialization is always important for a big powerful breed like the Akita. One thing I have been taught about dogs is that male dogs tend to protect an area, and female dogs naturally tend to protect people as they have more maternal instincts. There are always exceptions in both cases, nature vs nurture is always in play.
@@Andy-jt8wz Yes, she is very protective of us. My senior citizen mother lives with me and that is the main reason I wanted an Akita, so she would protect my mom. She never let's my mom out of her sight, especially in public. She will also sit on our feet and lean on us in public, claiming us. She is a sweetheart. I am actually happy she is so accepting of new people. Makes life easier. I would rather have her on the friendly side than stand offish, but I have no doubt she will do her job when the time comes. Her size is enough to intimate most people anyway. Lol.
@@1979geauxtigers Fun fact - Helen Keller was gifted two Japanese Akitas. As many dogs have above average empathy, I wonder if Akitas in general have heightened empathy with those that they bond with.
My first rescue was a Akita. He was about 6 years old. He trained me as to what I should expect from an Akita. I was about 8 months pregnant with my son. So being home I figured I had enough time to retrain the dog. He changed my life totally. Sometimes dog aggressive but most the time he could be around anybody or anything one time he ran away and when we found him at the pound and they had him on death watch. If it had been another day they would have put him to sleep. That's when we started our Akita rescue I could not understand that in Ohio if an Akita was not claimed within a certain amount of time they had to be put to sleep. The people were amazed so much when I came in & found him that he curled on his back for a rub to his tummy. He hugged me when he saw me. It was so funny, they said that the only way that they were able to give him food and water was to take a pan and scoot it with a broom into the pen. He had 3 bowls in the pin. SMH. But when you talk about loyal .. he had chewed through the basement door, then opened the back door to get out. He went over a 6-foot fence all because his owner Brad had not been home for 3 days. You see I was second choice my son's father was his master and when they found him he was about two blocks away from where Brad was staying. When you count the 15 miles that it took to get from my house to there. He had one thing in mind and that was he needed to be near his daddy. Now they are both in heaven together
Yup my dog ate through the bedroom doors to try to get to robbers ! They were running through the yard and scooping the houses, they are the most loyal breeds I have ever encountered my heart hurts as we lost ours yesterday and had her cremation this morning after 12 years 😓
I got an Akita when my granddaughter was little. I wanted her to grow up with a dog. I did not plan to get an Akita but saw the pups living in awful conditions and just loved them. The first year was a battle of wills but she learnt I was the pack leader. I have never regretted getting her, she has been the best dog ever. She has never been aggressive in any way. She had amazing play times with my granddaughter, they were so funny together. Alaska was gentle and calm with her. Alaska has also never shown aggression towards anyone or any animal in or out of the home. Sadly, I have just lost her at nearly 15years old and miss her dreadfully. We are heartbroken. I was so lucky to have her in my life. 🥰🥰🥰
Oh my gosh I’m so sorry! May she Rest In Peace. I lost my dog last March and I still miss her. She wasn’t an akita, but she was very loyal and took about a year to learn she wasn’t the leader of the pack lol
I am a first time dog owner and have a Japanese Akita. I thought a long time about it before I decided to have a puppy of this breed. We definitely had a lot of struggles because aggression towards other dogs but I finally found the right method for us and finally it's getting better. I love my dog so much but everyone thinking of getting one should really consider the unique character of the breed ❤️ This, of course, should be done no matter what breed.
My girl friend has one Akita from Japan; her dog is her eyes! Waoww! They are so well all together and her family! She is a female same color that Hachi! She went to Vancouver from a Japanese family to take her dog! Frankly she is stubborn not all the time but my friend is so patient with her since day 1! All together they are very happy with their Akita female! 😍
Had Akitas most of my life and every point he makes here is absolutely true but if you can do all these things you will have the most loyal companion you can imagine.
I adopted a female Akita-Husky mix a little more than a year ago. She is exceedingly intelligent, observant, and independent thinking. It's the independent thinking--what you called stubbornness--that will be difficult to handle for most people. Akitas aren't the kind of dog to be blindly obedient, and they practice informed disobedience just as often as they will perform a trick for a treat. My first dog--a Beagle--had that same independent, stubborn streak, which thankfully prepared me for my Akita. This may not seem like a huge ordeal but in fact, it's one of the most difficult personality traits in a dog. If you are not mentally on the level to deal with it, you will find yourself being outwitted and completely ignored by your own dog. In other words, you have to earn an Akitas respect, and most people aren't ready for that when they adopt or buy a dog.
Curious to know what the energy level of your Akita-Husky mix is like. Our Akitas have been lazy buggers, and our friends' Huskies are balls of energy.
@@TheAkitaLife She is pretty lazy, but she was already 4 or 5 when I adopted her. Also, she was pregnant when I first adopted her. No one knew. She had a litter of 4 pups, which look to be mixed with Bullmastiff. Now, they are full of the purest form of energy you can imagine. I wish I could bottle it. I'd make a fortune.
@@TheAkitaLife my husky akita mix has three walks a day , one hour each, with a big run around the park and playtime included in the hour. So 3 hours outdoor exercise & he plays or lounges around our huge garden also, he also once inside tends to chill and play when we initiate it and once we do he's happy to be a cheeky monkey but aside from his 3hour dailies, garden play & family play he definitely loves to lounge around and get cuddles and belly rubs lol. He's very close, with our 2 male cats & our 2 year old female pom mix, all 4 sleep together, eat together & play together ESPECIALLY when they think we're asleep. They leave their beds and hang out at night causing mischief & he is like a big over sized baby who let's our female dog boss him around, and she's tiny. Even our cats bop him on the nose when they're feeling cranky & don't want his drool all pver them at that moment! We have a 9 year old also & he's her absolute orotector. He never let's her even be without him when she's in our back yard playing alone. He's so soft and gentle with her & with us. Often gently picks our hand up in his mouth pretending to bite it off when really inside his tongue is gently licking us all over 😋 hes our Teddy bear. We've had him since he was just 6-8 weeks old though. He was in a bad place & had no choice but yo leave mom that early unfortunately. But he's thrived & definitely adores our other pets and kid. And on walks he tries to play with all the dogs and when any growl he just walks away immediately. He's too gentle and sweet that I worry about him being bullied by mean dogs when hubby takes him out🤣
I have had an Akita for 13 yrs. with no problems. Aquired another Akita 2 years ago an he´s my best friend, very silent and follows me around the house. I live in Brazil with average temperatures of 30c, with no problems with the dogs. Gets on well with the cat.
I raised and showed Akitas for thirty something years. Out of those years, I only had two that had zero prey drive. My first Akita, and my last Akita. Many people seem to think it's about how you raise them. That's only about ten percent. It's all about prey drive and breeding. The higher the prey drive, the more they will not get alone with another animal. Males especially will challenge you for the alpha position, and if you don't have an alpha personality, you are going to be in trouble. Because they will take over leadership, and you will be nothing to them but sub human. I only had one female challenge me, but she soon learned it wasn't going to happen. They blow coat twice a year, and your house and yard will look like a snow storm hit it. Birds love the undercoat for making nests.
Lived with a rescue Akita and undoubted it scarred that dog for life (mostly neglect, possible cage banged on to menace her). I was worried for a Pomeranian that lived in the house which proved to be true but that was due to another human who was not paying attention (poms can get stepped on by bigger dogs). I would not have gotten the dog until the pom was out of the picture. That said, the pom would chase the akita out of the room aggressively (for show). Akita didnt want any of that. Once she stopped and ignored the pom which just ran into her because she didnt run away. It was hilarious. But this akita loves other dogs, not people. I think, again, it goes back to her origins as an abused breeding dog that failed to be a good mother.
My first dog was a rescue akita. I was inexperienced, young, and lived in a pretty small apartment without a fence. Nakita and I learned and experienced a lot, and we benefitted from a lot of luck, but I wouldn't change a thing. I went on to own a great Dane and another akita.
Talking about Wendy is a story with as much pain as happiness. The love and devotion she gave to her family is unmatched and to this day I swear she could almost talk and the intelligence was off the charts for a dog. A lady near my home raised and bred Akita's and to me they were just dogs and my son wanted a dog. I ask her about getting a puppy and then she explained they were special dogs and the cost. A few days later the lady knocked on my door with some puppy's, new born actually and explained the mother died during birth and the pups would have to be nursed and her employment was hard for her to care for the pups. The local vet got me everything I needed and educated us on how to care for Wendy. I was the first thing Wendy saw when she opened her eyes the first time and I held her in my arms when she closed her eyes the last time. She was a blessing from God and to this day I have never forgot her or the love. Akitas are like having a child and later having a protector watch over you, but for the most part there not the dog you throw some food in a bowl and tell them to go lay down.
For me, Akita's were always the dog you could tell to go lay down, because they'd go lay down by the couch or on the couch, next to where I would sit. I miss mine so much.
Adopted a 55lb Akita mix. Got the cattle dog look with the Akita personality. In the beginning, she was super stubborn, wouldn't do anything, but she realized I was far more stubborn that she was. And she also realized I was more than capable of just picking her up and carrying her where I needed to and being bitten didn't scare me. I've had her for 7 years now and she's my baby. An absolutely stubborn cat dog, but my baby.
My Akita is named ‘Hiro,’ aka ‘Hero.’ Aka ‘Superhiro,’ aka hip hop Hiro❤️I love him more than any human ever. He’s my BF my BFF my favorite person my favorite male. He’s also very talkative and so smart. He’s got white knee socks and the world is a better place with him here alive❤. Hiro FOREVER
I have an akita 3 years old, and he’s my first dog. He’s a teddy bear and always interested in everyone and so nice. He’s very dependent on me, where he wouldn’t eat if I wasn’t home.
My Akita got 0 training, and a lot of love. He is never aggressive unless it's actually needed and expected, as when weird strangers approach our house. When I take him for walks, random kids run up to us to pet him, he has NEVER EVER shown even the slightest bit of aggression towards them. He is always super careful around my 2 year old nephew, he is aware of his size and strength and makes sure to not accidently push him over or hurt him in any other way.
My 1st dog was an Akita, the most loyal and personable dog I could ever ask for, proper training is a must with this breed as they are territorial, that being said an incredible dog, rip Kodiac The Bear ❤ you were a legend
As an Akita owner I love seeing someone actively trying to educate owners on the breed. I have a one of a kind akita, she’s my service dog and she lives in a household with 3 other dogs. I’m a dog groomer and she does great at work and even sometimes plays in the doggy daycare in my facility when I have time to monitor. I do everything to make sure she won’t be out in a situation where her temperament can be comprised. You have a gorgeous boy and I can’t wait to see more of your videos
This is exactly what our responsibility to them it. Don’t let them be put in any situations that make them be protective etc. I just lost mine yesterday and she was cremated today, 97lbs she gave us 12 years of the most love and affection I could have imagined, she was a lot of work, but she was worth all the money all the furniture even the doors she ate lol 😂
So here’s a little story. When I was younger my dad was given an Akita while working at a house. Apparently the dog tore up the wife furniture and the wife to the guy to get rid of it. Anyways my dad brought him home and the dog was extremely finicky and during this time my only experience with dogs were with the ones we had since puppies so I expected this dog the be all over me and play with me. I ended up ticking the dog enough to the point he bit my face. Nothing serious just a warning bite but still leave scare. The dog remained distant for a few weeks. When I did gain his trust this dog would not leave my side. I played outside quite often and he was by my side. I never was able to train him but he did learn the basic commands and listened without second doubt
Akita’s are my favorite dog breed. Although I’d love to own one someday, I won’t be selfish, I know I am currently not able to give the pup the best life I could provide. Meanwhile, I can gather as much information as I can until that big day comes 😃
I stopped your bs video instantly. Akitas are the most loyal, caring and on the charts of the most intelligent and intuitive dogs. I was blessed to meet for the first time . 3 Akitas Big mutual fuckers. And they was. So beautiful, so endering. So gentle. I would never consider another breed. They're fantastic around children. It's unreal.
I’ve had rescue Akitas all my life and I’ve seen a wide range of personality and temperaments. My mom had a huge 120 lb gentle (but still protective) giant named Zeus when I was born. He once saw the cats grooming each other and thought he could help since he had a nice big tongue. Got lucky with him as her first dog, but she did do extensive research on Akitas before adopting. We’ve had 3 others since then, all with unique temperaments. We don’t have the time needed for a puppy, but we love ARSF who matches us perfectly with the right dog for us.
I've had 2 male akitas. You have to start early and be consistent, it can be a battle but consistently is key. After the battle of wills, they are the most loyal, loving and will protect the nest from all intruders. They are fantastic with children, which is one of their breeding directives. Wonderful dogs.
Agreed on all except the children. The statistics don't agree. While some people may have had positive experiences with Akitas and small kids, that's not always the case with this breed.
I have owned two Akitas. One female and now a male. I am very experienced. Most dog owners are lazy. They will not walk their dogs consistently. Akita need medium walks one or two times EVERY DAY
I grew up with 3 Akitas. One when I was really young. From when I was a baby until I was about 5 or 6. He was very protective of me and my parents said he was very good with me. I could do anything to him and he didn't care. He got bloat unfortunately and we had to put him down. Then we got two more when I was a freshman in high school. Unfortunately we had to put them down 2 years ago due to old age. We had them for over 12 years. 2 males of the same litter. They were pretty good with most people but they could sense weirdos from a mile away. Very protective. It wasn't until we found out that one of them had myasthenia gravis. The other one started to get very protective of him and together we couldn't have other dogs around them. The only dog that they got along with from then on out was my cousins dog as long as no food was around. They really are great dogs and I wish more people would give them more of a chance. They are definitely for people who are responsible.
I wish people would research the breed before they get it! That latest mess with the German Shepherd who bit two people…the last a police officer…is a good example.
Great video. I have had 2 Akitas and love this breed and I totally agree with your comments, well done! As the owner, you need to be the boss. We got our first before we had kids and when they were born we slowly introduced him to them. He immediately cared for the kids and protected them. These are beautiful dogs but they do take a lot of patience and effort. Easily trainable.
A lot of accurate and smart statements in this video. I am an American Akita owner, we have an almost 3-year old male. A few observations: I'd avoid using the word aggressive to describe this breed. They are a DOMINANT breed and that word describes them wonderfully. Why I think this is an important distinction is that when people imagine an aggressive dog, they think of a snarling beast at the end of a leash, straining to get at anything that comes near them with an owner doing all he or she can to restrain them. That simply isn't this breed. Dominant breeds have a need to be the alpha in their pack environment. For example, our Akita sees me as the alpha, and that's how it should be. How do I know this? Because male dogs all have scent glands on their lower jaws and will habitually mark anyone or anything they want the world to know is 'theirs.' He does this to my wife, my kids, our friends (once he's accepted them), our golden retriever, our cat, lol, the list goes on. But he won't do it to me, ever. He's telling other dogs or creatures that can smell his scent that these beings are under his protection and messing with them will result in a visit from him. Our golden is a female and she's as submissive as a dog can get, she's zero threat to his status as the alpha and they are great together. Totally agree that Akitas aren't for first time dog owners as they are very stubborn, things like playing and affection are on their terms and you just have to accept that. There are times when he wants to be cuddled and loved on and other times he'll put up with it for about 30 seconds and then he'll move away and go sit on his own. I'd also call out their shedding. They shed constantly but do (2) full body sheds a year and they are 6-8 weeks or so of constant grooming and vacuuming. I'd say in 40 years of being around and owning dogs, I had no idea I'd love this breed so much but I can't imagine I'll ever own another breed.
@@Jeff-S I cannot locate your comment but will state that any dog breed can be aggressive without the proper care and training. Are Akitas more likely to be aggressive than some species, for sure. In my household, we have a male Akita, a female Golden and we used to have a male Yorkie. The Golden is not aggressive UNLESS food is involved. She attacked and nearly killed the Yorkie over a food scrap, he ended up dying a few months later at the age of 14 and I'm sure the attack from the Golden shortened his life. The Akita would NEVER do this because he isn't food aggressive at all. The Golden will take food from the Akita if he leaves it for her. She won't mess with him directly because he's twice her size but if something falls on the floor, she gets it, every time, because he isn't food aggressive. Now, if someone new comes to our house, he's first in line to see what's what because that's how he's wired. But it's curiosity he leads with, not aggression.
I had an akita chow dog. She was by far the most smart dog I ever had. Would learn things in a blink of an eye. Very " talkative" lol! Very protective. Very friendly with other dogs. She and my German shepard were inseparable. Both in heaven now, they were a joy in my life.
Talk about an aggressive combo, my son at 5 yrs old became so close to a dog we raised as a puppy at that time. It was a Chow Akita mix. He turned out to live til he was 11yr old and was devoted to my son. Very protective and very smart. He talks about that dog today at 34 yr old.
from my personal experience i had a male akita and he was a great dog never had one bad time and he was great with babies he would look after them like they was his own he could be tugged on by the child and he wasn’t phased by it he would just ignore them great breed no hate towards them
IVE OWNED AKITAS FOR 45+YRS ... THE BEST DAMNED DOGS IVE EVER HAD .. EVERY ONE, 3 JAPANESE (FROM JAPAN) & 9 AMERICAN. IF YOUR AT ALL WIMPY, THEY WILL 'OWN YOU'! THEY SMELL INDECISION!
We have a seven-year-old American female that we adopted from a shelter when she was four years old. We are her third owners. You are spot on about their general characteristics. We have trained ours to the point where she is a certified therapy dog that we take to nursing homes and hospitals. BUT...that was after three years of concentrated training sessions two and three times a day. Can it be done? Yes. Is it for everyone? No. Be prepared to put a lot of time in. Is she a wonderful, loyal, sweetheart? Yes! Do we love her? She is the best dog ever...
Don't get an Akita? Uh I want a more aggressive dog. My dog likes people.... Not cool... I've had dogs all my life. I had an Akita mix when I was a kid. Akitas are not all the same. Every dog has its own personality like people and cats do. So, you never know a dog is going to behave. My dog is a very stubborn dog and I still love her. She's a large dog . Rottweiler and Sharpei.... A dog is a dog. It's behavior is going to be a reflection of you. You're responsible for your dog. Train it correctly and feed it well and give it love and more love.
If you get your dogs from reputable breeders, you will have a good indication of what its temperament will be like. Training is only part of the equation.
@@lawrenceli28 when we have puppies we usually put them up on PuppyFind! You can see other breeders on there as well. Are kennel name is Namika Akitas and some of our friend’s have websites like DayDream Akitas and Marrow Akitas. Hope this helped!
My first large dog was an American Akita when I was 16. Never had to train him at all. He didn't like my friend's rottweiler at all but he was best buds with a German Shepherd at a farm we worked on. He lived a good 12 years.
Something I do find anyoing about these vids is the "don't get an Akita as first time dog-advice"... You expect someone who never had dogs as a child and finally has a house, space, time and money to first have another dog for like 10-14 years before they get the dog they really really want??
Beautiful dog. Had a stray that was probably dumped show up on our property. She only weighed 45. Pretty sure she came here to die. 8wks later she was pushing 95. Older dog with hip problems, but always patrolled the perimeter. Hated to, but had to put her down after 2yrs of having her. Hips got too bad. I miss her a lot.
We had to put our last Akita down due to hip problems as well. Unfortunately it's fairly common with large breeds like Akitas, especially with so many people backyard breeding them.
1. wrong, it's just a dog, it's ok as a first dog... or maybe if you fear your first dog to cause dammages... just take a little dog like a yorkshire... but if not it's just a dog. 2. a garden is always too small for the dog. he needs exercize with his dad/mom. 3.... it's just a big dog... 4. if you have no time.... just buy a teddy bear... a dog needs time, any dog needs. my yorkshire sleeps for hours on my belly everyday. time is not only playing. 5. just like any dog in fact... sry but 5 reasons for a red thumb down... stop racism. dog's life matters
I'm glad you made this video. Some people get Akita without doing proper research on the breed. Same thing with some Chow Chow owners. Chow's are mean af, don't let that fluffy exterior fool you. 😂😂
All the Bollocks I hear about Akita’s, I have 2 akitas 1 that is 3 and my youngest 17 weeks old. Firstly my eldest American Akita will litterally die for my daughter, if a stranger comes near her weather it’s in the park or in my home she will sit right next to my daughter. I have trained my Akita’s to be used to a tail pull or a finger In the ear. My 16 week old Akita is the kindest most gentle puppy I have ever seen, my 3 year old loved her from day one. (As I socialised them correctly from 10 weeks old) There is NO such thing as a bad dog only BAD OWNERS. You need to take time and have a lot of patience to have akitas as they are gentle emotion dogs who are very intelligent.
My Akita was raised with me when I was 10-11 years old along side a very small and feisty cat. We got her for christmas and she's been an absolute angel ever since. I'm 23 years old now, and in all the years of being around her, I have never ONCE seen her aggressive. She was taken to puppy training and she's walked regularly and is very well loved, she's a big lazy ball of fluff and I love her a lot :)
In the "I've done it but do not recommend it" boat. I went looking for a female Akita pup but ended up with a male to accompany my other dog, a 4 yr old teacup male. It all worked out in the end, but it took months of training, tons of patience, and tears of frustration trying to get them to get along. I also got an extremely rare submissive Akita pup, which helped, and he loves his older brother very much...
Well my Akita pup (now 8 months) might be broken according to this video lol. He loves all animals, even ones of the same sex, and wants to play...all damn day with them. He also loves humans, which I don't care for as he will let anyone in the house as long they rub his belly and play with him. Maybe this might change when he becomes sexually mature. 🤷🏿 BTW this is the smartest breed I've ever had!
Totally get what your saying but personally I love and will always get Akita’s 😂 my dad got me one when I was a toddler and he lived to a ripe old 14 years and 11 months and was easily the most loyal and likeable dog I have ever met ❤️
Please don’t put dogs in a crate for anything other than a very short term solution. Try not to view a dog as less than you. It’s not. You wouldn’t want to be in a crate for long periods right?
I have loved the breed for so long but I waited until my son was 8 years old before getting an Akita. I also have multiple dogs and cats and I trained my Akita to get along with them, he is 7 now and I still practice training with him to make sure he stays neutral and calm. He is an exception to the breed because he has the right temperament and because I have and still do put in alot of work to make him that way. If a person cannot commit to that they shouldn't have the breed.
Thanks for the information!! What you refer to the Akita being aggressive towards other dogs, I absolutely agree 💯 My Alaskan Malamute was attacked yesterday at the beach, I was bitten and sustained open wound injuries to my right hand. My dog is lucky to be alive. The plastic surgeon said that it is very close to my tendon and to watch out for any infection. The owners of the dog were careless with a lack of insight to how dangerous these breeds can be.
@@nataliamiaomiaos1205 how old was Alaskan Malamute? And male or female? Because Alaskan Malamutes are usually very strong and able to defend themselves I'm surprised to hear that.
When I was three my dad had an American akita that lived to 17 years old and she never left your side, she wouldn't eat till she was allowed to and you had to shake her paw to get in the house
I love my Akita, yes he's a pain in the ass, super stubborn, never friendly with anyone, very dominant yet super loving, loyal, and protective. They are absolutely beautiful dogs, I always get "handsome" compliments for him from other ppl even though he always barks aggressively towards them 😂
Just got together with my girlfriend my little Akita girl Lisa in dez 20 From an animal Station with 6 years Had a sweet start and after few weeks we knew we're screwed if we don't go to an dog trainer to get her under control because she loves to chase rabbits, don't like other dogs and don't listen at all After that trainings (2 dog trainer with various types of trainings) And many other trainings And training and training she reacts on the walk if we call her and finally respects us and I'm happy to say there is some more training waiting for us Not regretted it a Day
We just got a male a week ago. We have 2 very small female dogs. 12lbs and 3lbs. So far they all play and have fun . We are nervous about the future though but are hoping they stay a pack. Technically they are all still puppies.
Thank you so much for this video. I've really wanted an Akita for years. It's my dream dog and I just adore every single thing about them. But I'm a medical student and every single source tells me just "No :)" 😭😭😭😭 I hate not having the time. Right now I can't have it because I'm living in a rented house that doesn't allow pets, then I have to go to my internship and service years, that mean I'm hardly ever going to be home, then I have residency and I just won't have enough time to care for it. It breaks my heart, but I guess it's just not meant to be.
You might think about volunteering with an Akita rescue group. They often need an extra set of hands and you could get some great experience and tips about having them. Glad you are being considerate of theirs needs. Blessings to you for your studies.
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My Akita had 11 puppies!! I had the mom & adopted the father, his owner wanted to put him down because he was so Aggressive. He’s an American Akita. I fell in love with him ,& adopted him. He was mean but everyday, l started talking to him & giving him treats through fence & just spent time letting him smell me, get use to me. Now, he goes crazy jumping on me, & licking me 🤗 eventually, we got him use to my female Akita by walking them together every day. They had a litter of 11 Akita puppies!! I kept two puppies & sold the rest. I now have the mom , dad , & their two female pups. I have a hugh yard, & l keep the dad separated from the three females in his own fenced off area to keep him from mating with my female Akitas. I love 💕 my 4 Akitas they’re my babies. One ☝️ thing for SURE!!! If you’re going to adopt an Akita make sure that you have him around people & other pets as a puppy . Take him for walks, dog parks, gatherings. These dogs are very protective of their families, as they get older they can become aggressive, he’ll wanna go at people & other dogs. So you gotta get him use to being around people & pets so they don’t become aggressive towards anyone
I moved to my boyfriend's and his cat when my Akita was a year old, it took us a year for them to become a best friends and sleep in one bed (our bed 🙈) but I think I am lucky with my boy 🐕❤️
My parents Inu is Loka :) she has a very small circle possibly less than 5 people Im fortunate to have known her since she was a pup and am in that circle. very special dog 😊
I have a Shepkita and everything you said about the Akita is so true. You should definitely have dog experience if you plan on having an Akita or something along those lines. My dog is brilliant, but he is SUPER stubborn! I absolutely love this video because it's TRUE and you don't try and sugar coat it. Thanks for taking the time to create a really informative list that does make people really think about the reasons why or why not getting an Akita could be a good/bad reason. I think more people should be doing their research when they decide that they're going to bring a life into their home. Thanks again for the great video. -Nikki from Edmonton, Canada with a beautiful brindle Shepkita named Levi who is 8 months old. Love my dog.
Our Akita's were bullet proof round our kids, other peoples kids they were wary around. They were ok with other dogs as long as they were respectful. They hated dogs that ran around in an excited fashion in our yard etc. and they would move to take them down, keep them under control. As long as you know your dog everything works out even if it is aggressive, you should know its limits. Wow though man they are the best dogs if you want to feel safe, they are brave, loyal and just fantastic dogs. They appear stupid and don't respond to commands like a collie but they work things out and are there when you need them. I miss them everyday.
I’ve got an akita lab mix along with 2 other big dogs…. And since I was a kid my akita lab dog has been the best dog I’ve seen or been around. Loyal, smart, cuddly, and just chill. So I’d say if you want to mellow out some of that akita aggressiveness they have or whatever. Get one mixed with a lab….. mine is the size of an akita but the coat of a lab
I have a very well behaved male malamute puppy he's about 14 months. My wife and I are considering another dog as we have no kids and plenty of free time. Would a female akita be a good household addition? We have plenty of space and have experience with large breeds.
Hi, Great insightful video about this lovely critter. Iv always admired its personality from distance and been doing tons of research. I am from South Africa and I wish to own such a critter, and willing to prepare myself for be acquainted with the necessary skillset to have a healthy relationship with the dog, along with my family. What would you advise in this matter?
I rescued two young Akita's, Halo (female) 10 weeks old and a few months later, Kobe (Male) 5 months old. Halo was very aloof, strong willed, had aggression which was well managed with strong training. Kobe was like Scooby Doo, soft nature, very snuggly, and daft. So I experienced both extremes of the Akita nature, and I absolutely would NOT recommend this breed to a first time dog owner, Halo could very easily have become a big problem if I had not been experienced and also very in tune with her temperament.
I have two akitas and a yellow lab guide dog. I had the akitas when they were 10 weeks old. I got my guide dog when Sensei and Haiku were 3.5 years old. They are now 11 years old. They grew up napping with my grandkids. My vets say they are the friendliest well behaved akitas they have ever seen. You have to have knowledge, love, patience, and consistency when working with Akita‘s. If you don’t, they will take the lead rather quickly. They are very intelligent.
My experince is different. Loves kids, hates kats, very lazy, very brave, easy to train but runs on primal instict thats right. Maybe the best breed i had in my life
I had my akita for 13 years and seven months he was my big beautiful baby boy he loved cats he loved other animals he was perfect I I miss him every day since he passed away there will never be another dog like him even the sheriff's used to call my Merlin the gentle giant
@@victorneckar7743 I know my Merlin he made friends once with a bald eagle he had a skunk a wild rabbit some deer they were all his friends I miss him so much there will never be anyone like him again even the sheriff's used to pull off the main road and stop by to say hi to him I go outside and they would be right up to his fence talking to him
Just had this come up as a suggested video and as an akita owner, I have to say well done 👏🏼 I have a rescue American akita and I am well aware that she is not a typical akita in most ways (she is beyond stubborn and ignorant though 🤣). It amazes me how many people get dogs of any breed without doing their research first. We did extensive research before adopting our girl and we had friends who fostered for an akita charity who helped to educate us on the breed (our girl was their foster dog). They had three akitas of their own and had numerous fosters so their experiences really helped us with training. It was hard because our girl had been abused and she was terrified of humans but straight away, she fell in love with our westie and she trusted him. He really helped her see that we weren’t going to harm her and that we were safe. It took 18 months before she completely stopped cowering and peeing from fear whenever a human tried to pet her. I’ve had rescue dogs in the past but they never needed the time, love and patience that she needed. Thankfully she loves people now ❤ We were advised to not let her off leash due to the stubbornness and high prey drive akitas have and in that way, she is a typical akita. So instead we bought an 80ft horse training lead so she is free to run but we know we have control (and she won’t disappear chasing some animal 🙈). Another thing that people need to know is the dog hair 😱 No amount of words ever could’ve prepared us for blowing season 😳😂 If you don’t like dog hair, don’t get an akita!!! I love akitas and our girl is perfect to us but I definitely wouldn’t recommend them for first time dog owners. Akitas need experienced owners, preferably owners with experience with big and stubborn breeds. There aren’t even words to describe how stubborn akitas can be. I’ve always had stubborn breeds but all of them combined don’t compare to the stubbornness an akita has. Sometimes, you may as well be talking to a lamp because you have more chance of a lamp doing what you ask of it 🤣
I rescued the most gentle 5 year old Akita and she was the best girl. She taught the other one I rescued at 6 months old a few years later how to be a good dog, which was a blessing. He ended up being the biggest, most powerful dog I've ever seen in real life, almost twice her size in the end (She was American, he was Japanese). He was dog aggressive, but with humans just as gentle as she was. I miss them both everyday.
Just passing by to thank you for your responsible, caring and thoughtful approach to the subject. I own a siberian husky and a few of the things you talked about were problems we didn't foresee (even though now it seems pretty obvious - I mean, surely I should've realized their crates would be bigger and more expensive, right?). Akitas are majestic pups and deserve the best life possible for them.
There's so much to think about when getting a dog, you can't beat yourself up too much if you miss a couple of things. Even with a good foundation of having multiple family members that work in vet medicine, and having owned other dogs+animals,I still learn new things all the time with Haga. Thanks so much for your comment and for checking out our video!
@@scottlouis4076 seriously...I got a bunch of countryside around me ...long day and night walks or electric mountain bike ....years of adventures...absolutely love them...loyalty and companions ..always ready ...fiercely protective...best breeds ever
Agree with all tips EXCEPT the kids comment. They were used to "watch/babysit' children historically as much as they were used for protection and have a high pain tolerance. Supervision of course should be used the same with any animal but they are great with children and adapt them to their pack quite easily
Good for you for pointing out the downsides!! We’re in Newfoundlands, also a breed that that’s not easy to keep, especially for first time dog owners. Great presentation, good things to think about!
Your first dog wasn't an akita and the first 4 minutes were nothing about akitas. Maybe the heat thing. they first became known in USA was in NY as appartment dogs. They guarded temples. they go out come right back in. lay on the floor. Nothing you have said relates to akitas. Oher dogs...who cares. Young kids...they are great with.
I've owned a akita since he woz 6 months and now he is almost 18 and stil very active I have owned dogs Al my life but I've not had anything loyal as him and very very very sensible with my kids
I had a rescued Akita over 25 years ago and he was so smart and obedient. Even after having multiple dogs since him, I still compare every dog to him. I have definitely seen a few tough ones though. I’m at the time of my life where I’m done raising dogs but he will always be my favorite ever. Love your dedication to the breed.
I don’t own an Akita, but my neighbors had 2. Neither neighbor was responsible with the care and training of their dog. I experienced the worst behavior from both. My Rottweiler was attacked 2x & that same Akita bit me. They also attacked another dog that was a senior. The senior dog had to be put down because she got very depressed and was in severe pain after the attack from the Akita. This Akita also attacked the owner while the owner tried to break up a dog fight. It was a pretty nasty series of wounds that needed stitches. Being an owner and fan of Rottweilers, which is a protection breed I take my responsibility to my dog’s training and behavior seriously. I recognize protection breeds as if I had a loaded gun. It’s disturbing how many delusional people own powerful dog breeds and don’t recognize the troubling behavior they are enabling and not taking control of. The results of being in denial with powerful dog breeds results in injuries or death for dogs or humans. Thank you for this information and now I understand more of what’s happening because I didn’t know they were same sex aggressive because my Rottweilers gals are not. They tolerate and don’t react with full attack mode in situations with other dogs.
My grandmother bought a "cute little" pure white puppy in the late 1970s for $400. Bear was his name. He grew so fast that he ended up on a chain in a fenced in kennel with a roof. He was to large and strong to handle. At a year old a guy showed up at my grandma's and offered her $10,000 for him. Come to find out Bear was a direct descendant to the Emperors' dogs. She never sold him. Good thing my grandfather didn't know how much she paid for him or the $10,000 offer. A lot of money back then.
My 1st Akitas paperwork had 13 Japanese grand champions that was in the late 1970’s it was a little hard to find him my daughter was about 5-6 and like the standard Akitas love their kids over the next 30 years I had nothing but Akitas 2 at a time male and female ( we also had 3 cats) and they were all happy Each one was true to their character very protective- aloof but when they got to know you ( family and friends) they were big babies I disagree with some of your points
Sorry but I disagree with a lot of what you are saying! Have you ever heard of doggy parks?! You have to socialize them when they are a pup! They are very smart dogs! My akita loves kids and people, and loves to play with other dogs!
About the last place I would take any dog that is independent and dominant is a dog park. I have had 2 Shiba Inu( naturally smaller than Anita, but same temperments) and I would never put them into a position of being forced to socialize with other dogs. Like Akita, they do not enjoy the company of same sex dogs and are fairly standoffish with strangers. That being said, the term "socialize" does not mean party with other dogs. It means behave appropriately in a variety of circumstances outside the home environment. This is an excellent video, well explained so, to you "Akita Life," thank you. BTW, that independence is the mark of a thinking dog...and I have come to respect the choices that my Shiba Inu makes on many occasions.
@@jacklynsher6046 I've had dogs my whole life! My akita is a service dog, you really need to know what you are talking about before you say things you don't know about!
