Both strains of "Akita" are originally from japan. Hellen Keller brought over two examples of the akita that were gifts from prefecture. I have a female with papers and she is very protective. Its not for everybody. They push their owners.
I got my akita from a back yard breeder, best dog I have ever had, he did have hip problems near the end of his life, but not until he hit 9 years old, but the coolest dog ever....best buddy.
Hello Akita owners ...Greece here My Akita is 20 months old boy , but still has no instinct for guard the yard on house...anyone can come in...even strangers (post mans ,delivery boyz etc)...the dog gos there happy just to check the stranger like friend in the yard to play with ..wtf ???? we need a guard boy here....any opinions?
Been watching your channel for a while before I got my Grizzly. He isn’t my first puppy but my first AKITA puppy. And let me say it’s a huge difference between every other dog I’ve owned which were American Pitt bulls, Dobermans, German Shepherds and Rotts. My Akita is like my own personal guard 🤣 he’s studies me like no other.. He stubborn as heck but listens after the 2nd or 3rd time 😆 but by far the most intelligent dog I’ve ever had. And he’s only 7 months old.. Definitely not for beginners, These dogs hate hard or physical types of discipline.. They are very sensitive. positive energy, encouragement and love is the only way to win an Akitas devotion 💯 and thank you for all your informational videos about this particular breed it helped me in many ways!!
Hi there, thank you for your channel, it’s very helpful for me a first time owner. Our Akita is about 5-6 yrs old now, and still in puppy mode. I like to think it’s because he’s so loved and happy. Unfortunately he was not properly trained as a puppy So I need some tips on getting him to not have accidents in the house. It’s gotten better as he’s gotten older, but personally I tend to think he’s stubborn and does it on purpose. I will catch him and say “No” but he’ll look at me and do it anyway. Please help.
Great choice! They are an amazing breed. I use to breed American Akitas but stopped breeding so to our pounds being full of dogs. People just don’t know what they have and how to take care of a dog regardless of the breed. People need to really think before buying or adopting a dog Breed before having to get one and giving up on them and dropping them off at the pound.
My mom raised, bred and showed American Akitas. Still one of my faves as far as breed. Arguably, the CUTEST puppies on the planet. Once I have the time and I'm ready, I would like to get an Akita. They are not a golden retriever. They think very differently. For now, I will raise my sweet mutts.
I wanted to comment on how great of a video this is and how informative you are. I’ve owned three American Akita’s,with my current one named Denali who looks just like yours, especially the earlier pics of him as a puppy. I love the breed and wanted to let everyone know who watches your video that you are completely right on and have really given us all the best information on how to choose a dog from a breeder and especially on this wonderful Akita breed😊💙
Thank you for providing this resource, your videos are really helpful as I hope to be able to care for an Akita when I'm a little bit older and able to settle down on my own
I'm very glad to hear there have been no issues! With that said, I wouldn't recommend anyone get a dog on Craigslist. It's a known haven for backyard breeders and puppy mills.
Tony, I’m absolutely loving your videos about American Akitas -it’s a bit hard to find great and updated content about them. I’ve been wanting an Akita for a few years and made a mistake to send $500 to a BYB and have realized there’s a lot of smoke and mirrors -and choosing to be careful. For example, one breeder that I was going to move forward with from Wisconsin is registered with the Akita Club of America, but has several bad reviews with proof of emails and other paper trails shown by real people. Anyhow, I know we will find the right Akita, at the right time, from a reputable breeder. Keep making great videos! P.S. We want to see more of Haga :)
Hey Tommy, thanks so much for the comment. It's true information about Akitas is pretty hard to come by, and it seems a lot of the content here on RU-vid is just re-hashed second hand information. We can't leave the house with Haga without someone asking us what kind of dog he is, and many people have never even heard of Akitas. I actually think I know which breeder you're speaking about, as I looked at purchasing a puppy from them, but backed out for the same reason. The Akita Club of America list is a good start, but it's unfortunately not a sure fire bet, which is why I made this video. On the flip side there are some great breeders who just don't bother to register with ACA. What part of the country are you located in? And I'll be sure to include more Haga footage moving forward!
@@TheAkitaLife Appreciate the response and thank you for letting me know -and completely agree. My wife thinks I’m nuts because if I see anything resembling an Akita, I lose my mind. I’m in the Phoenix area and continuing to reach out to several breeders. I found Aces Up Akitas in New Mexico, and had a great conversation with them, but they haven’t had much luck with recent breedings. Can’t wait to see more of him!
Is American Akita more aggressive and hyperactive than Japanese Akita? I used to have husky for many many years and switched to Japanese akita as I returned home in Tokyo. Despite the size difference of those two dogs, I find Jpn akita to be much easier dog to train. Also akita’s temperament seems much more stable and calm than Husky or even other local dogs like Shiba. American Akita’s looks more like mustiff than ours how different are they?
Great and very helpful video. I’m an Akita owner (2nd time around), both times I rescued them. My 2nd one came down with sebatious adenitis. It took over a year to diagnose it. She has been on cyclosporine for about 3 years now, she is a lot better now but not completely well.
Iv had 4 Akitas 3 of them came from bigbenz Akitas in Buffalo ny the 4th they referred me to someone in Connecticut. Reputable breeders have connections to other reputable breeders . These people dedicate their lives to the integrity of the breed. Do your homework
thanks for this video! I really want to become an akita breeder but before I go into that roam of things I definitely want to do tons of research on it so I can do it the most proper and heathy way
I’ve been looking around for Japanese Akita breeders but from what I’ve seen they dwarf the amount of American Akita breeders. I found one breeder who has a really high price ($3,500) that I’m willing to pay but she’s advertising two of her puppies, which you said if the breeder is good then they should have a long waiting list. Not sure if she’s considered reputable.
Always been my dream to be surrounded by Akitas all the time. Always planned on breeding my Akitas but ended up neutering them for one reason or another. I LOVE AMERICAN AKIITAS! Gods most beautiful creation.
Xtreme Akitas - absolutely the best Akita breeders, because we're local, they offer complete follow up services and they will buy back any Akita if you find that you're not suited for the best dog in the world.
I believe my friend bought his Akita from Xtreme Akitas out of Delaware. Ronin has been fantastic and the breeder was very helpful in answering my friend's questions and getting him matched with the perfect puppy.
@@professionaljihadi4052 i am in Dubai currently planning to get one here...but i have plans to relocate to canada in future ..so wondering whether they are allowed in Canada or not...
@@vinay5231 tehy are allowed, where are you moving in canada? Is it an urban place or rural? Akitas need a lot of space and a busy city wouldn't be too ideal for them.
They can be. If you don't have a fenced in yard you'll need to walk them quite a bit, and if there are a lot of other dogs around you'll need to work a lot on training for them to tolerate the other dogs.
Our Akita breeder interviewed us....she has denied other folks even as late as them showing up. She truly loves her dogs and will not take a chance with some ghetto @ss owner.
Great video with really good info and advice! I just felt compelled to comment that not all "backyard breeders" are bad breeders. I'm not a breeder so I don't have a dog in this fight so to speak, but I have owned Akitas and Catahoula Leopard Dogs for the last 27 years. All our dogs have come from what would be described as backyard breeders. All our dogs required puppy applications, and came vet checked with health guarantees, and hips certified. Each one of our breeders also has a puppy return policy if ever a pup required re-homing for any reason. There are great small breeders out there. They are proud of their dogs and will happily show you both parents, and their facility. Even if it is literally just their home. Here in Canada their prices for a registered and health checked puppy will often be more reasonable then some grifter on Kijiji who is just turning out litter after litter to make a quick buck. Do your due diligence when shopping for a puppy. Good breeders may make you jump through hoops before they sell you a pup but they will be happy to answer every question you have. If they aren't willing to do that, move on.
°The term "backyard breeder" isn't meant to be taken literally. Almost all ethical breeders in the states breed dogs out if their personal residence. It's a slang term to describe breeders who do the bare minimum to ensure the safety and health of their dogs, I'm glad you've had good experiences with your breeders!
You were lucky with Loki. I'd never want a dalmatian. Though I guess I thought the same about Akitas until I had one. 😊 I was always a Newfie or BMD person but I'm an Akita person now. Total opposite from a Burnese or Newfie. I lucked out with my Akita. She was a rescue that was originally purchased from a pet shop but had perfect health. She was a big girl at 110# in her prime. Not over weight either.
Wow, we bought land in northern Idaho but sold it within the year....too many Californians moving in with their bank rolls driving the price and changing the landscape, so to speak. I hope you aren't from Cali, lol.
I was unfamiliar with backyard breeders and we ended up getting our siberian husky from one....when we got there we were horrified. We wanted to buy the remaining three puppies just to save them. Our girl came with no papers and e-coli. I now know better and would have reported the conditions to the county. So, a year later we get our Akita and he is AKC registered and from a good breeder in the Appalachians.
You have some beautiful dogs. I really like Akitas. Some of the information you are disseminating about good vs bad breeders is not true. Good breeders do ask for a deposit on an upcoming litter. I watch Rachel from Senza Tempo Cane Corso who has a huge following on You Tube and produces excellent dogs and she does ask for a deposit. She also requires an application but not as extensive as the breeder you got your dog from. Another excellent breeder is Cape Fear Cane Corso who has done business with Senza and she also requires a deposit. Watchman German Shepard produces top of the line German Shepard and he requires a deposit on upcoming litters. While all these breeders I have mentioned require you to fill out an application it isn't like your applying for a government job.They ask very basic but important information. And the cost of the puppy is based on first, second or third pick. Also whether you are looking for a companion vs a show dog. Most breeders also will not allow breeding rights. They will not allow you to give away the dog or place it in a shelter for any reason. Reputable breeders are willing to take back the dog if you can't keep it. Most reputable breeders require you to feed raw or a brand of food that they want for their dogs to eat. Senza requires you feed Farmina. Cape Fear requires raw food and supplements. They also provide an extensive health guarantee and will extend the guarantee as long as you feed the food they recommend. I have never heard of a good breeder flying all over the country to prospective buyers homes unless they are checking on co-owned dogs in which the person has breeding rights and most buyers don't get breeding rights. You also have to take the puppy to the vet within 72 hours of purchase. So all breeders have different expectations but it does not necessitate a red flag because another breeder does not do what your breeder does. This YT video seemed more like an infomercial for your breeder than helping buyers finding a quality breeder. Breeding of dogs is a business so money is important to every breeder including the breeder you got your puppy from.
Thanks for the comment but: 1. I never said that good breeders don't take a deposit. I said that bad breeders take a deposit without asking you to fill out an application and that good breeders refer you to another breeder if they don't have any planned breedings. 2. I never said that a breeder would fly all over the country. I said that a breeder would prefer to see your residence and if they can't see it in person (as in you're not local) they ask for pictures. We filled out a dozen puppy applications and most of them we had to sign off on someone coming to our home if the breeder so choosed. 3. I only mention my breeder one time at the very end of a 12 minute video after mentioning people source a breeder from Akitaclub.org so I'm not really sure how this is an "infommercial" for the breeder we got our dog from. Please listen more carefully before commenting.
I'm looking for a american akita any one know good breeders I'm looking a service dog and akita would be a great choice theycwould have a job to do and not be bored and have proper training
Your channel has been very helpful to me especially looking for breeders of akitas! I will be a first time akita owner, he will also become my service dog. My question to you is it seems like the breeders stray away from applicants who live in apartments, is it because we don’t have a fenced in yard?
Yes, many breeders will not sell to someone who doesn't have a fenced in yard. Not all, but most. This is personally where I disagree with many breeders. If you are making time to thoroughly exercise your Akita (2-4 walks per day), then I don't find a yard necessary. Helpful, sure, but not necessary.
They don't drool much! Usually just immediately after drinking water, or when I'm making him wait before eating his food, but nothing close to the level of other "drooly" dogs!
Hello the Akita life I was hoping you could help point me in the right direction on getting an Akita I live in Las Vegas NV, and I also had a question about pawrade and do you think that I should get an Akita from there?
Absolutely do not get a puppy from Pawrade. Good breeders dont need to advertise their puppies on marketplaces, because they usually have waiting lists. Check out our website for more information about the Akita Club of America, and Akita rescues theakitalife.com/get-an-akita/
I’m trying to get a breeder here in Indiana. They are listed on the ACA but struggling to find any specific information. Did you research any of the Indiana breeders?
Got my Akita from diff breeders. There a great breeder name Royal Akitas. That have many top show dogs and the temperament is spot on. Pls only get from top breeders. There’s like 8 to 10 breeders in America. Trust me you want to get a well balanced dog.
@@ogdondadda what’s crazy is I have bought dogs from both. One is called Royal Akitas and the other is Royalty Akitas. Both are really good breeders. But with out a doubt Royalty Akitas is on another level. They are I believe mid west. They are a husband and wife who actually flew with my dog out here to California where I live. And Royal Akitas is up north of me near San Francisco. We will be getting more dogs from Royality Akitas as our female is getting older. We purchased a huge male from them 3 years ago. Who is the sweetest male I have ever met. Loves all the children that come over with my son and daughter. Good luck.
Reach out to Alexis Spalding at Morrow Akitas in TN. She will definitely know where to point you in that area. www.morrowakitas.com/contact Tell her I sent you.
We got our akita at Extreeme Akitas in Bear, Delaware. Actually she choosed us. $3500 well spent. The breeder Holly Zane has become a friend. We met another puppy from one of his litters and he was a beauty. The character is the major point. His dogs are awesome. His wife was teaching the puppies basic behaviour since they were one month old. Incredibly gentle people. My girl is my heart.The best dog ever! Kind, gentle, we interact a lot, she is rhe sweetest dog ever!
