February 9, 2010

• What would be a good dog to cross an Akita with?

  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. (…)

• Is it usually okay to adopt a full-grown Akita into a family with a small child?

  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. (…)

• Does anyone have stories of a Japanese Akita Protecting them or the home?

  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. (…)

February 8, 2010

• How do i stop my akita from biting my ankles?

  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. (…)

• What is best way to introduce a new akita puppy to older akita?

  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. (…)

February 7, 2010

• What is the typical life span of an Akita?

  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. (…)

• How to introduce a new akita puppy to labrador in the house?

  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

• How to train and Akita to stay put off lead?

  Lynn asked: She is 15 months old. I just adopted her two months ago with no prior training.
  I have taught her to sit, stay, and come.. though the come's success rate is only like, 50 percent. (…)

February 6, 2010

• Whats the upkeep cost for an akita? Also whats the cost of an akita to purchase?

  meghan a asked: I am thinking about getting an akita. SO i needed to check the costs before buying one.
  forget the one
  abot me owning one. (…)

• How do i train my Akita to bring me a beer?

  dozy800 asked: How do i train my 6 month Akita to open my fridge and get me a beer? I have tryed to put treats on a towel for him to pull the fridge open but he won't do it. (…)

• what are the advantages and disadvantages of owning an Akita?

  babyface asked: I would like to own an Akita but would like to know more about them first. I've researched a bit on the internet. (…)

• How do you make an akita listen to you?

  Gene S asked: We use Ceasar Millan's techniques, but our aloof Akita still wont come when he is called.. Does anyone have any expirences when it comes to this breed?

• at 6 months my akita female is 37 pounds. How much bigger is she likely to get?

  fawnflower asked: I know she's small for an akita which is fine. Just need to know what to expect.

February 5, 2010

• Does anyone know of any good Akita Beeders in UK?

  Mike&Beki. (…)

• Where can i find Either Shiba Inu or Japanese Akita puppies for sale in the Bay Area?

  kkid32 asked: Where can i find Either Shiba Inu or Japanese Akita puppies for sale in the Bay Area? Any dog breeders for those Breeds of dogs in the Bay Area? Prefferably in San Francisco. (…)

February 3, 2010

• How can i help my japanese akita malt quicker?

  Lauren-lei asked:
  I have a 3 yr old japanese akita and when we bought him the woman said they malt twice a year and you can basically take him to a field and pull it out. (…)

• How can i get my Akita to listen to me when my boyfriend is around?

  dozy800 asked: I have a 6 month male Akita he listen to me when it just him and me on our walks but if my boyfriend comes along he doesn’t listen to me. He listens more to him. (…)

• Has anyone here ever adopted an akita from a rescue group?

  crazikool asked: I'm looking at getting a new addition to the family, and have decided upon a young female akita. (…)

• What dog breed should you mix with an Akita?

  kt_rox100 asked: Except for another Akita? What would be the best match?
  im not breeding anything? i was just wondering what an akita mix would look like because i love that breed.

February 2, 2010

• How much does a Akita puppy cost?

  Safiya A asked:
  I would like to know that average cost of a American or Japanese Akita puppy. I would also like a link to a website that has this information too for reference,please.