Akita Reviews
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★★★★★
“Our 7 month Akita Inu”
Written on: 28/11/2012 by kklwer (1 review written)
I read this page of reviews before we went ahead and got our Japanese Akita. I am so grateful! He is the most amazingly well behaved and well tempered dog I have ever had. We have a 4 year old Shitzu also, and were worried about how they may be together but it is just amazing. They play together extremely well, and he looks to her whenever she is around. He is extremely gentle with her. He lets her eat and drink before him, doesn't growl at her when she takes his toys or bones. Henry (the... (read more)
★★★★☆
“Challenging but very loyal”
Written on: 05/09/2012 by jkh1301
I have had my White Japanese akita for over a year now and took him on as a rescue 3 year old male. i have had experience with larger dogs as i grew up around alsations, however i had no idea how hard it was to own a large dog myself in my own home! on initial contact my akita did show signs of trying to be the "pack leader" but as long as you install authority on them they could not behave better! admittedly he was difficult on & off the lead and paid no attention to commands at the start... (read more)
★★★★★
“amazing dog!!”
Written on: 12/07/2012
I have now had my Akita for 7 years now and she is the best. Yes I have had a few problems with her but nothing to serious. Very laid back, calm, loyal and family oriented. Though Akitas are not very everyone, before getting Akita make sure you do you're research first. They are/can be handlefulls but to me it's worth it. I couldn't ask for a better dog. (read more)
★★★★☆
“We own an Akita Male, he is 2 1/2 years old, and very...”
Written on: 02/07/2009 by buffy66
We own an Akita Male, he is 2 1/2 years old, and very laid back. This breed is very very loyal to it's owners, and very protective. Just lately, we have had friends over and our male friend was playing with our Akita, when after about 15 minutes he decided to attack him and left him with serious bites. Do not under estimate this breed, they will turn on you at any time, even though you might think they are very passive and social. It doesn't matter how much you train them, this is their... (read more)
Aub0445's Response to 470698_buffy66's Review
Written on: 08/10/2012
I agree Mellyjo! I am looking into getting one and I have been doing my research for some time now and I have 3 semi-older kids and cant wait. I do know to have a succesful Akita they must have training so I will do that. Very excited
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★★★☆☆
“We have had our Akita for 6 years now and we now need...”
Written on: 06/02/2009
We have had our Akita for 6 years now and we now need to find her a good home with no other pets. She has been wonderful with family members and any human she comes in contact with. She is very calm and mellow. I knew this breed could be agressive but I always thought if she were raised right and around other animals she would be fine. When she turned 3 she started to go after other dogs. There was NO warning, she did not even act as if she noticed the other dog just one swift movement and... (read more)
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“I have just got myself a Japanese akita with my...”
Written on: 01/09/2008 by laurensarah
I have just got myself a Japanese akita with my boyfriend. I begged him not to get her as I read up on them on the internet but my boyfriend decided to go against me and get her anyway. I have now had her for a month and she is the most adorable dog I have ever had, She is caring and has been very easy to train already, I had her sitting, giving me her paw and lying down in about 30 minutes. She is brilliant around kids she gets very excited when the kids in my local area come to see her or... (read more)
Mellyjo's Response to 397219_laurensarah's Review
Written on: 18/12/2009
I agree with you whole heartedly that its the owners fault. If they were not trained properly or raised right then you will have issued with the dog.
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★★★★☆
“This article has just made me more sure that I will be...”
Written on: 13/01/2008 by dimplesleeds
This article has just made me more sure that I will be ok getting my Akita and that it will be safe around our children thank you (read more)
★★★★★
“Great animals. Always remember to buy from a good...”
Written on: 07/01/2008
Great animals. Always remember to buy from a good breeder and a dog with good bloodlines. They are very loyal and protective. (read more)
★★★★☆
“I have read that Akita's can be high energy, food...”
Written on: 13/08/2007 by Dog Scouts
I have read that Akita's can be high energy, food possessive, aggressive dogs. Well, obviously no one ever bothered to tell my Akita (Female) that! She has to be the most laid back dog I've ever owned, and I have had experience of numerous breeds. I've taken her to ringcraft to ensure she was well socialised, and ironically, the owners of an extremely lively Newfoundland were surprised to see how laid back she was. Aren't Akita's meant to be high energy dogs? I think they are meant to be... (read more)
337579_Dimplesleeds's Response to 304373_Dog Scouts's Review
Written on: 13/01/2008
I found this review helpful because...i have just been to chose a pup of this breed but have been feeling a little put off by other peoples comments this made me see they can be good dogs
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★★★★☆
“I agree. Akita's need careful handling, but this...”
Written on: 24/07/2007 by Boycie (1 review written)
I agree. Akita's need careful handling, but this applies to all dogs - they are animals after all, and owners should be aware of their capabilities. Having said this, I have had my Akita for nine years. He is a big, strong handsome boy. I've had no problems with him around children or other dogs in general. He lives alongside a Rottweiler, Staff/Lurcher, and a German Shepherd. He is the alpha male, and he has clashed with the Staff/Lurcher when the Rottweiler has been in season. At all other... (read more)
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★★★☆☆
“These are large, impressive dogs that require a lot of...”
Written on: 11/08/2006 by Topaz (3 reviews written)
These are large, impressive dogs that require a lot of exercise! The Japanese Akita were used as fighting dogs, and the American Akita, who is much larger and 'bear-like' than the Japanese Akita arrived by breeding the original Japanese Akita with a lot of large guard dogs in the USA.
Therefore, the Akita is in general an aggressive breed, but with the right upbringing, can become a well loved and loyal member of the family.
It is VITAL that you seek out a responsible, kennel club...
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Mellyjo's Response to 470698_buffy66's Review
Written on: 18/12/2009
I am not trying to criticize you on your choice of putting your dog down, but really you could have taken him to a no kill shelter. Your akita was just doing his job. If you would have done your research before getting the dog you would have known that you have to socialize them so they know what "bad" behavior looks like so they will know to respond to that instead of someone just trying to play with them. So please do your research next time so another dog wont have to lose his life because they were just doing there job.