www.akitaanswers.com » Akita Dogs http://www.akitaanswers.com Akita Inu Dogs Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:41:52 +0000 en hourly 1 What would be a good dog to cross an Akita with? http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-would-be-a-good-dog-to-cross-an-akita-with.php http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-would-be-a-good-dog-to-cross-an-akita-with.php#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:41:52 +0000 akita http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-would-be-a-good-dog-to-cross-an-akita-with.php akita
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?

]]> http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-would-be-a-good-dog-to-cross-an-akita-with.php/feed 11 Is it usually okay to adopt a full-grown Akita into a family with a small child? http://www.akitaanswers.com/is-it-usually-okay-to-adopt-a-full-grown-akita-into-a-family-with-a-small-child.php http://www.akitaanswers.com/is-it-usually-okay-to-adopt-a-full-grown-akita-into-a-family-with-a-small-child.php#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:16:51 +0000 akita http://www.akitaanswers.com/is-it-usually-okay-to-adopt-a-full-grown-akita-into-a-family-with-a-small-child.php akita
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.

]]> http://www.akitaanswers.com/is-it-usually-okay-to-adopt-a-full-grown-akita-into-a-family-with-a-small-child.php/feed 14 Does anyone have stories of a Japanese Akita Protecting them or the home? http://www.akitaanswers.com/does-anyone-have-stories-of-a-japanese-akita-protecting-them-or-the-home.php http://www.akitaanswers.com/does-anyone-have-stories-of-a-japanese-akita-protecting-them-or-the-home.php#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:13:23 +0000 akita http://www.akitaanswers.com/does-anyone-have-stories-of-a-japanese-akita-protecting-them-or-the-home.php akita
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.

]]> http://www.akitaanswers.com/does-anyone-have-stories-of-a-japanese-akita-protecting-them-or-the-home.php/feed 4 How do i stop my akita from biting my ankles? http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-do-i-stop-my-akita-from-biting-my-ankles.php http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-do-i-stop-my-akita-from-biting-my-ankles.php#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:31:48 +0000 akita http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-do-i-stop-my-akita-from-biting-my-ankles.php akita
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?

]]> http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-do-i-stop-my-akita-from-biting-my-ankles.php/feed 5 What is best way to introduce a new akita puppy to older akita? http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-is-best-way-to-introduce-a-new-akita-puppy-to-older-akita.php http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-is-best-way-to-introduce-a-new-akita-puppy-to-older-akita.php#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:56:39 +0000 akita http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-is-best-way-to-introduce-a-new-akita-puppy-to-older-akita.php 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. What should we do to make the transistion easy for our male.

]]> http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-is-best-way-to-introduce-a-new-akita-puppy-to-older-akita.php/feed 3 What is the typical life span of an Akita? http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-is-the-typical-life-span-of-an-akita.php http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-is-the-typical-life-span-of-an-akita.php#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 23:38:16 +0000 akita http://www.akitaanswers.com/what-is-the-typical-life-span-of-an-akita.php 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. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge?

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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

]]> http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-introduce-a-new-akita-puppy-to-labrador-in-the-house.php/feed 5 How to train and Akita to stay put off lead? http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php#comments Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:51:23 +0000 akita http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php akita
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.

so, how to do it with an akita? I have a big open 5 acres and can i trust her to stay on the property if she gets trained? how? my blue heeler mix stays right on the property and wouldnt DARE leave. he was trained before though.

]]> http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-to-train-and-akita-to-stay-put-off-lead.php/feed 4 Whats the upkeep cost for an akita? Also whats the cost of an akita to purchase? http://www.akitaanswers.com/whats-the-upkeep-cost-for-an-akita-also-whats-the-cost-of-an-akita-to-purchase.php http://www.akitaanswers.com/whats-the-upkeep-cost-for-an-akita-also-whats-the-cost-of-an-akita-to-purchase.php#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 22:41:46 +0000 akita http://www.akitaanswers.com/whats-the-upkeep-cost-for-an-akita-also-whats-the-cost-of-an-akita-to-purchase.php akita
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.
i wanted an akita becuase i had one in the past and know from experince that i can handel one
i wanted an akita becuase i had taken care of my neighbors. I know can handel it.

]]> http://www.akitaanswers.com/whats-the-upkeep-cost-for-an-akita-also-whats-the-cost-of-an-akita-to-purchase.php/feed 4 How do i train my Akita to bring me a beer? http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-do-i-train-my-akita-to-bring-me-a-beer.php http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-do-i-train-my-akita-to-bring-me-a-beer.php#comments Sat, 06 Feb 2010 13:13:20 +0000 akita http://www.akitaanswers.com/how-do-i-train-my-akita-to-bring-me-a-beer.php akita
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. Does anyone have any ideas?
First of all i am not being lazy i don't even drink. I just thought it would be a kool trick to teach him!! His a very smart dog!!

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