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Akita Inu Anonymous
I would like to know more about the personality/temperament of the Akita Inu, from personal experience.

Thanks guys.
>> Anonymous
You will be trolled but anyway...
Akitas are very strong-willed. Are you?
They are also strong physically and can be quite bitches to train. But that said, as all dogs, they'll be sweethearts that'll love you forever if you'll just keep your "dominance in the pack"... They're also quite protective about their territory and family and this can also cause some trouble. If you ever have one, make sure it considers even the smallest child its superior... After that, it's all good.
>> Anonymous
Hard to train. Even "establishing dominance" does not work as well as it does for other dogs. They are pack oriented, but independent at the same time. They wont always follow your command, but they will learn it in minutes.

They require a ton of exercise. I work mine 4 hours a day.
>> Anonymous
I have never, ever met a nice akita. I'm sure they're out there and it's probably just because they're so hard to handle that I've seen a lot of bad ones, but make sure you're VERY dog experienced and know very well what you're getting in to.
>> Anonymous
My friend has one and he's very friendly and strong and healthy and never so much as even nips at their cat or them. But her brother also put a lot of work into training him and he walks him and plays with him every day for at least two hours either in the yard or at the park.
Not the dog for a lazy pet owner!
>> Anonymous
Yellow Labs are far superior.
>> Anonymous
>>164603
NEVAR!
I'm the first Anon to reply and even though I'm rady to admit an Akita wouldn't be the best or easiest choice for me to handle -as I'm not *that* experienced- I'd gladly take a stbborn Akita than a "passively difficult" retriever.
At least all the spitzes I've met have character...
>> Anonymous
>>164659
I should also sober so I wouldn't typo so much...
Meh, it's a Saturday night. I have an excuse.
>> Anonymous
Yeah that's what I like the best about Akitas, Shibas, Siberians, etc. They have personality and their lives don't revolve around you. You don't feel like you're dealing with a pussy of a dog who is terrified of you.
>> Anonymous
Is there difference in temperament between Shiba Inus and Akitas?
>> Anonymous
>>164668
Yes. Akitas are much more stubborn, headstrong and dominant.
>> Anonymous
caution, they will on occasion eat cats
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Me friends Akita, Mingus! The only one I have ever met that is good with strangers and other dogs. Akitas, Shiba Inu, Tosas, Chow Chows... all are kind of nasty-tempered beasts. >=P
>> Anonymous
Why do Akitas always look like old and/or Asian men?
>> Anonymous
>>164688
They're an ancient Asian breed, incidentally.
>> Anonymous
>>164693
I knew that, apparently I just didn't think of it. So that's why...
But do they know karate and aikido? I think our old dog knew judo or something... My dad saw him throw down a larger dog that was biting down on his neck.
>> Anonymous
>>164683
One of my neighbors owns a Shiba, which is one of the nicest dogs i've ever met. He always runs up to the fence to greet me everytime I walk by their yard :)

Though I have to agree with Chow chows being mean.
>> Anonymous
>>164850

A Chow Chow bit my uncles thumb off when he was trying to punish it. Yeouch.

I love Shiba's and Akitas though, but you have to be a rare person to be able to handle them. You need the activity of an athlete, the patience of buddha, and more importantly, you need to be smarter than your dog. That rules out 99% of the retarded population of the world, and 99% of the 1% remaining who are just intellectual slackers.

Or you can just adopt one just to see it's bored havoc it will wreck on your house and blame the dog for being disobedient and hit him for it like the rest of the owners of these dogs.
>> Anonymous
Isn't this Hinaichigo's dog?
>> Anonymous
I got badly bitten by one of these fuckers when I had to stop it killing my friend's dog.
>> Anonymous
fails for weeaboo dog
>> INVALID
I've never come across a mean chowchow yet... doesn't mean they don't exsist, they're mean evil dogs in all breeds.

I've owned two chow mixes in my life, both very gentle and loving.
>> Anonymous
>>165031
I was attacked by a chow when I was little and I was afraid of them for years until I met many who were nice. There's horrible dogs in all breeds, but be aware that some breeds are simply more prone. In my experience and observation, chows are one of those breeds more prone to aggression. It seems like lots of the asian breeds are.
>> Anonymous
Like most people have said, I would not recommend getting one unless you have a lot of dog experience (preferably with strongly dominant breeds), plan to go through obedience training, and have the time to socialize him and give him plenty of exercise. I also cannot stress enough going through a reputable breeder. Akita's are aloof and very hard to train, but with consistent training and plenty of exercise this will curb a lot of their destructive tendencies. I have a very wealthy cousin that got one with out really thinking about the needs of the dog. He was often traveling for work so the puppy really didn't get the attention he needed. Then when he was fully grown he ate another smaller dog and cat and he had to put him down.
>> Anonymous
>>164603

All Retrievers are homos.
>> Anonymous
Akita Inus are NOT for the dog novice!! I've owned over 6 dogs in my life, and I still have my hands full at work when I'm working with an Akita. Akitas were originally bred in Japan to be hunting dogs, protectors, and yes, even fighters. As hunters, they were bred to work independently from the human, and are thus prone to having a very large stubborn streak. They are aloof and can be very dog aggressive if not socialized properly as puppies. They are very powerful, one person or one family dogs and don't do well with strangers. They will also attack as well as bark, making them somewhat more of a lawsuit potential than, say, a Shiba. I have yet to see an Akita in public wearing less than a choke chain. However, with proper training, socialization, and exercise, they make loving, protective, fearless, and tireless companions
>> Anonymous
Hey guys, I want family dog, but not gay dogs like>>165130. I want strong, friendly dog that learns good, and protect my family.
>> Anonymous
>>165035
if i was bred to be eaten id be a little pissy too