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Akitas are not appropriate for everyone. Some say not a "beginner" dog. While Akitas are wonderful family pets because they are intelligent, affectionate, quiet, and clean, they can be head [...]
According to the Akita Breed standard: The male Akita should measure between 26-28" at the withers and typically weighs between 100-115 pounds. The female Akita should measure between 24-26" at [...]
Akitas tend to live 11-13 years.
Akitas are a "double coated" breed, much like Siberian Huskies, Malamutes and Samoyeds. These dogs have a top coat called guard hair, and a soft, dense undercoat. The under coat [...]
Many Akitas are natural hunters and as such have high prey drive, so cats, small dogs, and other small pets must be introduced with caution. Akitas can also be dog [...]
It is very important that you check local breed restriction laws before getting an Akita as some counties, cities, and states restrict ownership of certain breeds. You should also check [...]
No. Dog parks are not appropriate places to socialize your Akita. You don't know how the other dogs behave, or how the other owners will react. You are responsible [...]
This depends on your situation. If you are unable to prevent an accidental pregnancy or if dealing with a female in heat is more than you can manage, you should [...]
The guidelines set by the American Veterinary Medical Association are that your Akita should have annual heartworm and internal parasite testing, year-round broad spectrum parasite control (fleas, ticks, heartworms, [...]
excellent vs dysplastic hips The x-rays show two dogs, one of which has healthy hips (in red). The other is severely dysplastic (in purple). Ethical breeders do [...]