Willard asked:

I dont have any serious plans to start breeding anytime soon, but one day I'd like to breed dogs, not just for show quality or moneymaking purposes but for Appearance and temperment.

i've some beautiful akita mixes (with huskies,Wolves, great danes and even rough collies)

personally akitas poesess alot of the traits i seek in a canine companion, but even so crossbreeding dogs has also interested me, much in the same way alot of breeders try to improve their line, someday i'd like to do the same thing,

so all that being said, any suggestions?

ragmama210 asked:

I know the breed is usually very good with children, but this is a rescue animal – I'm not sure how much experience she's had with them. We're going to meet her today to see how she reacts to my daughter before considering it further. But has anyone here who has children ever adopted a grown Akita? (She is a female, so I'm hoping she'll adapt more easily than a male might.) How did it work out for you?

We have had an Akita before and she was a great dog, but this was "before kids"…I'm a little more nervous about it now, as she would be an indoor dog.

Witters, Man That Can! asked:

Please tell me about it. You can also mention any other breed of dog. I am not looking for answers unrelated to this. I don't want a list or commentary on why dogs should not be used for protection. I simply want to hear any stories where your dogs have protected you or the home. Especially from Akita owners but anyone can answer. Thanks in Advance.

Shawtyjill asked:


ok so i have a 6 month old male akita. i try to be firm with him but i don't know how to break this habit. and yes i read cesar millan books. So sometimes when i go out side he's right beside me and then he'll lay on the ground chewing on my ankles, i know he just wants my attention but it really hurts. and when i try to leave he'll walk between my legs and stay there lol so i can't leave i guess anyway ignoring him doesn't seem to work what do i do?

achesonsmith asked:


We have an indoor 7 year old Japanese style male Akita and have just bought a female puppy (akita) that will be here in a week. What should we do to make the transistion easy for our male.

Spodman asked:


I have a 3/4 Akita male, he's over 12 years old now. I figure he is way up there in years, I've been told that 8 to 10 years is typical. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge?

Marinel S asked:


I am thinking of getting an akita puppy. Whats the proper way of introducing it to my 9-month old labrador and how to make sure they will get along forever