Greatest dog I’ve ever had. She’s protected us from a break in, in fact there was nothing but torn denim, blood, and a broken fence from him running off lol. Sweet breed, I miss our Raja😭
I just saw a video of my Akita pitbull mix. His name was Toby but he looked like 85% Akita. I miss him. It's like these animals become a part of the family.
@@SanFranciscoFatboyBetter believe it my Japanese Akita doesn't play any games especially when the maintenance man tried to come in when nobody was home at my son apartment yes Kimpachi bit him and the maintenance man never came back to work well I Said WHY would you go in when you see a big dog looking at you that was your fault sir 😊 and he KNEW Kimpachi was in there i guess he wanted to mess with our dog well he saw what happened
Wow, what a sensible lady who has obviously done her research and has a lot of valuable experience.I wish more people were as honest and knowledgeable with these specialist breeds.
AoToGo This lady clearly has bias which is understandable as she’s American. I’ve had Akitas both Japanese and Americans all my life. The “Japanese Akita” is actually called the Akita inu. The Akita inu is just as tall as the American however they aren’t usually as bulky. This said I’ve seen Akita inu’s who are larger than American Akitas in bone structure and overall size. It’s not true that the original Akitas in Japan were more similar to the American Akita of today in size and appearance. They were much more similar to the Akita inu which is why the Japanese separated the 2 breeds. They wanted specifically to go back to the original Akita before they were crossbred with other breeds like the Japanese Tosa for fighting purposes and the Americans crossbred them with even more breeds. This is why the Japanese Akita inu only comes in 3 colours, because they were the only colours the original Akitas came in. The Pinto and black coloured Alitas came from breeding with the Pinto Tosa and black mastiffs and German Shepard’s.
I believe both had GSD in them to keep them from being killed off by the Imperial Japanese govn't during WWII. I have heard that the American Akita does have some English Mastiff too but they both should have GSD...anyway, with selective breeding you can create anything as dog DNA is so mutable...hence why they seem to get cancer a lot.
My kids when they were babies used to climb up on my dogs grabbing fist fulls of fur to get up. When the dogs got tired of it they gently knock the kids down and put their paws on the kids back and lick them for tens of minutes. At night the male would lay at the end of the hall by the kids room doors and the female would sleep on my daughters bottom bunk. I've bred Akitas for 27 years and get accolades for my dogs temperament. My dogs have defended my family from home intruders and my little 85 lbs runt protected my daughter from a black bear. I'll never own another breed.
Xerin Knightwalker They definitely appear not to be an entry level dog so having prior pet experience would be amazing beforehand, they also seem to need heavy financial requirements due to needing large spaces and of course consuming more food. They also are tempered strangely so you must have an understanding of your dog in specific, make sure that you can afford this dog before buying one.
Scottish Jimmy temperaments are a hit or miss depending on breeding, they are know for being aggressive but they can also be unbelievably loving and big babies. But they are not friendly like a yellow lab.
If you are absolutely confident in your ability to train this dog and do AMPLE research then go ahead and get this dog for your first if you wish. An Akita was my first dog and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Joe no I meant the Japanese Akita. The ones with Tosa, Mastiff blood added to the Akita Inu. There’s only 2 types. Akita and the Akita Inu. Both Japanese and originally breed Japan.
Akitas are super observant- they love their families- and are very protective. I trust them unseen with my grandkids. They are stubborn, but affectionate to family. They should be socialized as much as possible- this will NOT negate their protectiveness- Akitas are smart as hell in this respect. They are hunters- yes. Gentle- short training sessions are best. This will work, but it take patience. Patience is a key with akitas- i was okay to begin with but these dogs taught me. Patience is paramount with akitas- they respect it- almost as if it were a physical thing. They are a are primitive feral breed, different from usual domestic dogs- but once you get to know and respect them- once you go akita- you never go back.
Patience ... and RESPECT. If you don't respect an Akita, you are in for a rough time. My male Akita, Tomodachi, has saved me from being mugged, and I trust his instincts better than mine. If he doesn't like you, there is a reason.
@@imbluz I would agree with you but I've had one of these dogs and brother very different from any other dog I've had. I had a Rottweiler that was close in this respect but the Akita stands alone.
I had two Akita back in the 1980's. Both were gentle creatures especially with young children. Although they would pick up on if you liked a person or not and the demeanor would go to protective mode. Had a guy come to my door looking for a room mate of mine who wasn't home, said he would just come in and wait and I told him no, he started to push the issue and that is when my Akita male came up behind me and forcefully nudged between myself and the partially opened door with a deep low growl. Fellow jumped back, asked if the dog was always inside and then decided he'd just call when room mate was home.
I had a 110 lbs Akita that when he perceived a threat had the low growl that I would feel a trembling of the leash before I heard him growl.His name was Kuma.
So true, it is hard to relay to people the very low and powerful growl they have. Probably has to do with their large heads but it is very distinct...almost demonic. I haven't heard any other large breed dog with the same growl. When they bark, which is not that common, it is extremely loud and thunderous, to the point that it actually hurts our ears. Our walls literally vibrate/shake, no joke!
I have a Japanese akita and wolf mix. He is the best dog I've ever had, he is very stubborn but protective. He also plays all day. I also have a Japanese Akita and German Shepard mix. She is lovely much less stubborn.
goku21youtub Likely due to being in the same region, they had the same adaptations, such as a generally thinner eye shape compared to the North American and European dogs and overall animal life. I don't know the exact reason but I do believe while in North America and Europe they needed the wider eyes to see better in darker environments, such as forests and caves, while in Japan and other Asian countries they had dealt with Bamboo forrests which are far thinner in foliage and Mountaind which usually have little cave life, at least from my experience.
I adopted my female America Akita at 5months old after my sweet cocker spaniel passed away at 14. Cleo is the sweetest girl to humans and is a wonderful big sister to my Shepard/Boxer mix Joe.(also a rescue)I don’t worry about her around kids either.she has never shown any aggression towards humans unless she senses danger. SHe has a gentle mouth and doesn’t mind people around her when she eats at all. She is very smart,still playful,stubborn as a mule and lazy. She loves food. We have had some health issues but she solders on without complaint. I do not let her socialize with other dogs. But she has a very full life! Blowing of the coat is a real thing and incredibly time consuming and messy. Oddly, enough Cleo doesn’t like the vacuum cleaner on. LOL full drama mode when I am trying to clean up after the “Queen” Cleo. Can’t imagine my life without her.
My family has had akitas for years amongst many other breeds. And now that I'm grown and moved out got engaged own a house I too have bought an akita. They are hands down the best breed I have even got the pleasure to know.
If you put conditioner on these dogs and brush them out when they're wet the loose hair will come off much quicker and easier. I wish I would have known this when I owned an akita. I didn't learn this trick until I went to school for dog grooming.
@@cassandralopez2608Hi Cassandra. I want an Akita so bad. The only thing putting me off is the shedding. I am trying to get a full understanding of how much of a commitment it is. Do they literally shed everyday, or can you groom them and get a week or so shed free??
Faithfull is the best word to describe akita. No other. I cant describe it this is not a normal dog. They are Fearless , protective but faithfull for sure. And they have strange habit to be cuddly toy when he is with closest family.
I am totally blind. I have 2 akitas. I bought them from Kinyama Kennels when they were 8 weeks old. They just turned 11 years old. They get along with my grandkids and my yellow lab guide dog. I enjoyed listening to the videos. Thank you.
I have had four Akita's spanning over 30 years. This is one of, if not the, fairest video. I love all breeds, but honestly, none more than this one. Thank you for the great job on the video!
I’m on my second Akita. Best dogs ever! Did my research before getting first one. His behavior was to the tee that I read. Uncanny. So smart. Current one also so smart. Really quite self training. Like he already knew commands also. So intuitive. The shedding is like the only tedious thing about them but so worth it. Huge lovers and best friends that will follow you everywhere!
Agree, Akitas are super smart they observe everything. My last Akita taught himself to open doors (something we never intended to teach him). I swear, he understood English (language), not just commands. He passed in October, I miss him (and my previous 2) like crazy. Akitas really are the BEST dogs EVER!!!!
I've had three rescue Akita's. American raised and all were the most loyal friends I've ever had period. I don't judge American or Japanese !!!! They both still have the same DNA.
redhead5150 we rescued a puppy Akita early this year. He came to us very sick and passed away. We gave him the best care and I’m glad he died taken care of
This tells me alot about my Akita/Golden mix,now that he is12 years he doesn't shed. It just thickins till I trim and brush him for a week. My back is killing me! The sweetist dog in the world. At one time though he took after his chow/german shepard house mate Whiskey,now that was one bad ass dog. Took out four crazy dogs attacking my neighbors dog then growled at me when I put his collar back on(which i took off to get the stray bitches) then droped a loar in their yard.The whole time the never came out to try and save their dog. Whiskey did,RIP Big Daddy.
Akita's are my wife and my favorite of all dogs!! They are not for everyone nor a first time dog owner! You need to be a true pack leader to establish the alpha role in the dogs life!! Enough being said,they are the all around best dogs in the world,in my opinion. Their character and loyalty cannot be described in words, not to mention they are also one of the most beautiful of all breeds that meets the eye! Can't wait to get our puppy this year!!!
I've had several Akitas (all of which were 100+ lbs.) - they are a wonderful breed in every way! I can't say enough about their loyalty and love...having said that, they're not a breed for the faint of heart. They tend to be very strong-willed, but then so am I. ♥
Best Dog I ever had 16 years 1990 to 2006 she was the most loyal dog I ever had growing up she was very protective of our family especially my brothers and I as kids. Would definitely get another Akita in the future.
My Akita does not like strangers, but he has saved my daughter's life. When a boy (who was 8) started to strangle my daughter (who was 6) and the babysitter (the boy's mom) left the children alone (she actually left house!) my Akita dragged the boy off her. As soon as the boy was off her, he let go and pushed my daughter against the wall and stood on guard. I came in to find the boy crying and bleeding and no babysitter. I cleaned the boy and then his mother walked in. She just grabbed him and left. Our friendship was ruined that day, but i found out how much i could trust my boy. (I still do not EVER leave my children unsupervised around dogs. )
Good job explaining the breed split / merge / split issue without opening up a can of worms, Linda! None of us wanna go down that rabbithole anymore. lol Nice job! You did pretty well too, Zeke. ;)
This is an old comment but i never owned an Akita im not a dog breeding expert by any stretch but the japanese akita looks lile they added Shiba Inu into their lines at some point and thats from a layman.
This lady clearly has bias which is understandable as she’s American. I’ve had Akitas both Japanese and Americans all my life. The “Japanese Akita” is actually called the Akita inu. The Akita inu is just as tall as the American however they aren’t usually as bulky. This said I’ve seen Akita inu’s who are larger than American Akitas in bone structure and overall size. It’s not true that the original Akitas in Japan were more similar to the American Akita of today in size and appearance. They were much more similar to the Akita inu which is why the Japanese separated the 2 breeds. They wanted specifically to go back to the original Akita before they were crossbred with other breeds like the Japanese Tosa for fighting purposes and the Americans crossbred them with even more breeds. This is why the Japanese Akita inu only comes in 3 colours, because they were the only colours the original Akitas came in. The Pinto and black coloured Alitas came from breeding with the Pinto Tosa and black mastiffs and German Shepard’s.
We rescued one 4 years ago he's 11 now, they are clever, stubborn, wilful and loyal. Ours loves cuddles and his toys and he's just a wonderfully loving dog.
I had an Akita. we lived in a bad neighborhood in south Hayward ca .. when my daughter Was a toddler she grabbed his ear and he just head butted her over Like a goat. But when a tweeker came around he hit the Security screen door so hard he bent it . Lucky for that guy the door held up. I never Tried to make him a watchdog just loved him pet him fed him take him to the hills for long walks that dogs instincts were to protect . Natural . Socializing them from a very young pup is a great idea because they can be lethal when full grown
Akitas aren’t just intelligent they are brilliant. I have a 10 yr old female she’s sweet and I’d bet their IQ us higher than most humans. Japan is right they are certainly worthy of royalty.
One of our dogs would bloat often. Turned out he had Pyloric Stenosis, a too small opening between the stomach and the small intestine. He did have a gastroplexy, and we stopped feeding kibble and switched to refrigerated food. Oh, and a anti-gas pill every day. No more bloating after that thankfully.
I have a Japanese akita as my first dog. Best dog so far, super smart, protective, but very stubborn and if you take easy on him, he will take advantage to be in charge of the house. He loves people but very cautious with other dogs. But he does identify people with good intent around you compare to other people that are not, I can clearly see different reactions of him with people. I have a youtube channel of my akita, have a look and experience a wonderful journey of us and my akita. :)
I have had 6 Akitas in my life . I love the breed. My newest boy Odin was born 10/31/18. They are loyal intelligent and very clean. I know when they bark something isn’t right. I once came home from work to find a man trapped on my roof, he was the cable guy. I had beware of dog signs which he saw but ignored when he whistled and no dog appeared he thought it was ok to come in the yard. He barely escaped being bit by my dog Ninja. He was up there for 2 hours. He said Ninja never once barked but his growl scared the crap out of him. He said He never heard or saw him until he heard a low growl and turned around and saw my 115 pound dog he thanked god he was able to pull himself up on the roof. Ninja then calmly peed ,kicked his back legs found his shady spot and proceeded to nap. Every time the guy would move elsewhere on the roof Ninja would follow. This was in Las Vegas during the summer so it was well over 100. The poor idiot learned his lesson I hope.
I just lost my Akita named Kita in February. She was by far the best fog I've ever had. I definitely plan on getting another Akita one day. R.I.P Kita Girl💙
I adopted a 10 year old Akita from a rescue shelter and it was the best decision I have ever made. I was not prepared for the blow out, as I had a lab growing up, but he has been the best companion for me. He certainly lets me know if he needs anything haha.
I had a japanese akita cross german shepherd growing up who was a beautiful even tempered dog. He helped my sister learn to walk by letting her lean on him and saved her from falling down the stairs. He used to love kids and other animals and was just the most wonderful dog ive ever met. I would 100% have another one as soon as i have the room and time to give ❤❤
My friend had 2 Akitas. The first was a rescue and was definitely ornery. He tried to bite me once (on my neck!) even though I was basically his 2nd owner (I took him for long walks and fed him often). Eventually he bit someone very severely and had to be put down. The second one was the biggest love sponge I've ever seen. Just a big, goofy, loveable, gentle giant. He was never neutered but nevertheless was very well behaved for the most part. Def a mixed bag breed.
I'm glad Linda expresses the difference between the types of Akitas. I have a 10 year old pure bred blue brindle Japanese Akita with champion lines in Japan and she is spot on with them.
When I was a baby my family owned an Akita. It would protect me all the time. She would guide me back to my parents if I wandered to far. She would even pull my carriage down the sidewalk. If I get another dog in the future(I’m twelve) it’s going to be an Akita
I loved listening to this lady's opinions and wisdom. I have always been drawn to these type of breeds (chows, samoyeds, etc) I own a chow mix, and I am obsessed with her! I put my passion more on the side of rescue, but I have so much respect for responsible breeders. Beautiful akitas!
I had a large male 17 yrs They can dig their way out from under a fence in a minute. They also are very funny with children they don't know. He was by far the smartest dog we ever had. RIP Siminoe
Now this Lady is the kind of Breeder everyone should look for when Buying a Specific kind of Breed. There isn't One Thing that she didn't cover about her Beautiful Akita's. You will pay more But there is no comparison driving a Chevy to a Mercedes-Benz. Thank you Mam for your exceptional love and knowledge of a gorgeous breed, they are all perfectly beautiful.
Growing up we had 6 akitas. Each daughter when they got a.house to an akita..thats 4 akitas now. I am waiting for my backyard to.be fixed up to i get my akita. 6ft fence! Hahaha no way.they will.jump that easy. They know how to.climb. and can really jump. When an akita is on a.chase they are so quick and and move so smoothly. Its amazing to watch them in their element. They all.got their own personalities. Very very very protective of family. Very watchful and aware. They are like babysitters. They love to.be loved on and just want to be at your side. Very loyal dogs. Funny too. They do like to hunt. They tend to catch and eat small animals and birds. But they family pets are fine, sorta. Our bunnies and akitas would chase each other around but akitas are big heavy dogs and get little to excited, rolled over on a few of them. Poor things.
I own American Akitas and 5 cats and I would not say that Akitas play like cats. They hunt like cats (silently) but they don't play like cats. They play like dogs.
@@maya-ws8ji I have a 8 month old female American Akita and 2 cats, one Persian and the other an exotic shorthair. My Akita is very gentle and respectful towards the cats, she even lets Charlie (a Male stray cat that comes around) to eat from her bowl! Now just to be clear, constant training is very important from the beginning. It is true Akita's are stubborn and they put you to the test, but they are very smart and good dogs.
Wonderful breed. I just lost my Majar on February 14, of 2019 at 13 year old. He was my baby. My son. He had a wonderful personality and loved his cloth toys. (Not plastic).😊 I don't know if I can get another Akita, because my heart was broken by the lost of Majar.😪. I've had dogs all my life.. by this one...was the Best..friend, son, and compassion that I have ever had. Thank you for bringing this wonderful story of the Akita to me. 😇
I rescue Akitas, I don't believe in buying from breeders. That being said, I have 25 years experience with this breed, both the Japanese and America versions. I have a Japanese long hair Akita, surrendered for using cats as "fetch" toys, till the cat stopped resisting (RIP). Other than this she is a well-mannered and well-behaved girl. My other Akita got out and ran for the kindergarten school bus, separated the smallest girl from the crowd, sat and leaned into her till the child fell over, then licked her face till the child giggled uncontrollably.
Had many Akita's but one stands out more than the rest,Ted his full name was Ted-E-Bear Very good dog only thing I had an issue with was he liked to pull toilet paper all over the house,putt black pepper on the role and rolled it backup and waited,he started to pull the role and the pepper did it's job,he started to sneezing and dropped the paper and never touched it since, Very smart breed, sometimes I think he taught me as much as I taught him.
I have been an OG Akita owner for 15 years. All my dogs have been a pure joy. I had a huge yard with an invisible fence which the didnt even need after a year. They stayed in the yard, were good with other dogs, cats and kids. Toward the end I kept kids away and muzzled them if strangers were around just for safety. Female was golden Male was iffy at worst but still golden. They were large 120 130 pound American. They killed everything in the yard from small moles and shrews to huge raccoons. I gave them my people scraps mixed with their food. Skin disorders racked my female in the end and my Males stomach flipped. They were around 11. Heart breaking when they start falling apart. Never hit or negative enforce these dogs ever. They are too smart and will remeber and get you.
My Akita loved for 11 years. He killed 3 rabbits from one neighbour. He climbed a tall fence. He also killed a skank that he found in our garden. If he hadn't got the tick disease twice he probably would have lived longer. Tick disease is a problem in Brazil. I didn't have another dog for 10 years. That's how long it took me to get over losing Bono. My current dogs can be seen at jaxon8billy on Tumblr. They're both adopted. Jaxon, the collie, is deaf.
Eric Vun Helen Keller brought the breed to the states in the 1930's. There where split in to the japanese and american in the 90's, but all derive from Japan
My Akita is the greatest! I waited 25 years to get one. Samurai, my dog, is almost 2 & around 135 lbs. I can tell you nobody will mess with me with. Sam around. He’s the smartest dog I’ve ever seen. Very clever & so affectionate. He’s beautiful all around.
Very informative, very knowledgeable to the breed. I have spoke with her over the phone, I watch her video many times and recommend this video to others.
My akita is going on 9 still young at heart its amazing. My family got her when we were young so unfortunately parents were busy with work and couldnt take her to the dog park regularly so shes not the best socializer. But she is so loving of all humans but will growl at strangers who approach me unprovoked. I love my Sakura
I had a pure bred Japanese brindle for years, and he was my baby boy. When I got him, at 2 yrs, there was an instant connection. He walked over to me looking me straight in the eyes the whole time, stopped just in front of me and sat at attention until I put my hand out. One sniff and that was it. He would sleep right at my feet or off to the side of the bed. If I got sick I would wake up with him staring at me until I told him I was okay. He was very social with those all of our kids and friends. He was a wonderful father to the litters he sired, and spent almost as much time giving the pups attention as the dame did. Wonderful pictures of that. I had a family member stay with us for a couple of years who was in poor health at the time, and he would get up in the middle of the night and go to their room to check on them, and he felt I was okay he would stay in their room for the remainder of the night. He was my shadow, and watchman. His name was Topper. My boy now is almost the same personality, but he just came out of his stupid stage, he's 2 now and a joy. We named him Angelo, and the running joke is we have a Japanese dog with an Italian name, so he likes sushi, and pasta. Thanks for the video. Mike
I never had a dog before in my life and was scared of big dogs my whole life and 2 years ago i got an Akita, hes an amazing dog, i raised him with a lot of love.
Bird Person -' Shiba Inu's are practicaly the same as Akita's except in a smaller body..! Lol! Personalities are so similar they are practicaly the same!
I've got a Akita/American Bull Terrier mix. I was given him as a young teen and He is still with me today. He is turning 14 this Year! i wouldn't trade him for the world. Always has been playful full of energy, strong as hell, friendly towards people but hates other dogs he doesn't know especially males like she said. He was my first dog. Anyone that is kind to them they will be kind back. I'm not too sure about needing to be a dog pro to own one. Maybe were mine isn't full breed it was easier. I know why she recommends the 6' fence though lol. They can JUMP!
The American Akita is a very nice dog, no doubt. But, it is so different than the original real Akita, that I don't understand why you don't show an... Akita???
I owned one. They are NO joke! He used to go after pits when he was 6 months old! God help if I kid threw their ball in our yard. They could not even ring the bell to tell us. Sooooo many crazy stories. Be careful and take control when they are young. Very smart, damn near potty trained himself! He was AKC registered. I never showed or anything tho. I had an American Akita. 105lbs. at 5 months old!
What the hell is wrong with the kennel clubs in the US and Canada??? In what universe can the Japanese Akita and the American Akita be considered the same breed?
I have a 9 year old female Akita and she is a people dog. This breed simply is smarter than you are. They will have you hopping through hoops. Respect abd never underestimate them.
Akitas are such beautiful dogs. I know I have had 3 of them. My Akita loves people. She loves when people give her love. She goes to the micro brewery every week and it’s like she is “Norm” from Cheers. She is their official greeter
It all depends on the leader or handler, if you train your dog, no matter what breed, whether a yorkie or a pitbull, a doberman or a chihuahua, from the very beginning, you prove to them to be a good leader and give them the discipline they need and search for, you will have a wonderful companion and friend by your side, if you don't you will have a undisciplined , troubled and dangerous dog that will give you problems.
"Akita is not for first time dog owners". How can we have an xp if were not recommended to own one in the first place? This is job hunting all over again. Only hiring someone with xp.
bhoj03 - what she meant is that before owning an Akita, you should have owned another breed that is not as powerful as Akitas, they tend to be stubborn and dog-aggresive, so if you don´t raise them properly, you wil end up getting in trouble with your dog. That´s what happens with many bully breeds owners who can´t control their dogs in some situations.
bhoj03 I agree. that's a bunch of b.s. Read about the breed and learn what to expect. if you can meet some owners. but get your pet if you want one. screw that not for first time owners. gtfoh
sume abaham I don't think that's true. I'm pretty sure the Americans added some german shepherd blood, and possibly St Bernard. Either way, I prefer the American over the Japanese.
sume abaham the old Japanese akitas may have been bigger than they are today but the American akita clearly has german shepherd blood in my opinion. You only need to look at the facial features and the muzzle shape (That's not a criticism of the American type, which, like I said, I prefer)
Wow I love this. Learned lots about them. I recently adopted a one yr old Akita mix. He gets along well with my female pit mix. He has learned the cat is in charge lol, he fits right in as if he lived her all along.
These dogs are Dangerous, don’t get one unless you are an expert ATTENTIVE handler and are willing to follow this woman’s guidelines for ownership thoroughly.
This channel has changed the game for dog documentaries. Keep up the excellent work.
You're right, but there are too many "breeders" in these videos that would be better suited for souping up a honda civic than fucking with nature.
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7:58 That dog has accomplished more in 10 years than I have my whole life. FML
get rekt xD
Goes to show what we can achieve with the right care, attention, and training ;) surround yourself with people who will nurture you!
If it's accomplishments are crapping, shedding, and spreading dander all over the place, then that doesn't say much for a deadbeat like you.
Greatest dog I’ve ever had. She’s protected us from a break in, in fact there was nothing but torn denim, blood, and a broken fence from him running off lol. Sweet breed, I miss our Raja😭
I just saw a video of my Akita pitbull mix. His name was Toby but he looked like 85% Akita. I miss him. It's like these animals become a part of the family.
wooooo hoooo akita guard dogs !!!!!!!! that is what they do, love you and protect you........ all other dogs are 2nd class....if u ask me they r :)
@@SanFranciscoFatboyBetter believe it my Japanese Akita doesn't play any games especially when the maintenance man tried to come in when nobody was home at my son apartment yes Kimpachi bit him and the maintenance man never came back to work well I Said WHY would you go in when you see a big dog looking at you that was your fault sir 😊 and he KNEW Kimpachi was in there i guess he wanted to mess with our dog well he saw what happened
Wow, what a sensible lady who has obviously done her research and has a lot of valuable experience.I wish more people were as honest and knowledgeable with these specialist breeds.
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This lady clearly has bias which is understandable as she’s American. I’ve had Akitas both Japanese and Americans all my life. The “Japanese Akita” is actually called the Akita inu. The Akita inu is just as tall as the American however they aren’t usually as bulky. This said I’ve seen Akita inu’s who are larger than American Akitas in bone structure and overall size. It’s not true that the original Akitas in Japan were more similar to the American Akita of today in size and appearance. They were much more similar to the Akita inu which is why the Japanese separated the 2 breeds. They wanted specifically to go back to the original Akita before they were crossbred with other breeds like the Japanese Tosa for fighting purposes and the Americans crossbred them with even more breeds. This is why the Japanese Akita inu only comes in 3 colours, because they were the only colours the original Akitas came in. The Pinto and black coloured Alitas came from breeding with the Pinto Tosa and black mastiffs and German Shepard’s.
I believe both had GSD in them to keep them from being killed off by the Imperial Japanese govn't during WWII. I have heard that the American Akita does have some English Mastiff too but they both should have GSD...anyway, with selective breeding you can create anything as dog DNA is so mutable...hence why they seem to get cancer a lot.
Best dog I ever had, period..Almost 20 yrs,Zeus I miss you!!
@Patty Smith Very Loyal, territorial, protective and Do Not recommend for strolls in a Dog Park.
My kids when they were babies used to climb up on my dogs grabbing fist fulls of fur to get up. When the dogs got tired of it they gently knock the kids down and put their paws on the kids back and lick them for tens of minutes. At night the male would lay at the end of the hall by the kids room doors and the female would sleep on my daughters bottom bunk. I've bred Akitas for 27 years and get accolades for my dogs temperament. My dogs have defended my family from home intruders and my little 85 lbs runt protected my daughter from a black bear. I'll never own another breed.
Xerin Knightwalker
They definitely appear not to be an entry level dog so having prior pet experience would be amazing beforehand, they also seem to need heavy financial requirements due to needing large spaces and of course consuming more food. They also are tempered strangely so you must have an understanding of your dog in specific, make sure that you can afford this dog before buying one.
Brian Jordan was
T3 Chicken what do you mean they are tempered strangely?
I guess seeing is believing.
Scottish Jimmy temperaments are a hit or miss depending on breeding, they are know for being aggressive but they can also be unbelievably loving and big babies. But they are not friendly like a yellow lab.
If you are absolutely confident in your ability to train this dog and do AMPLE research then go ahead and get this dog for your first if you wish. An Akita was my first dog and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Experience is better than confidence. Some breeds are much better than others for newbies owners. But happy for you you succeed with your dog.
I kno its been 4 years, but would you get another akita?
My friends akita saved her from being attacked by overpowering 2 coyotes. Was a smaller sized Japanese akita but boi he was deadly.
My one took on two attacking pit bulls. He sent them running
Japanese Akita’s are the large ones and the smaller ones are called the Akita Inu. Both were bred in Japan.
@@marcwareham9351 you meant american akita, they look like a bear, akita inu a litle smaller maybe 20 pounds less.
Joe no I meant the Japanese Akita. The ones with Tosa, Mastiff blood added to the Akita Inu. There’s only 2 types. Akita and the Akita Inu. Both Japanese and originally breed Japan.
My akita fucked up 2 pit bulls at one time.... her name WAS NAKOTA
Akitas are super observant- they love their families- and are very protective. I trust them unseen with my grandkids. They are stubborn, but affectionate to family. They should be socialized as much as possible- this will NOT negate their protectiveness- Akitas are smart as hell in this respect. They are hunters- yes. Gentle- short training sessions are best. This will work, but it take patience. Patience is a key with akitas- i was okay to begin with but these dogs taught me. Patience is paramount with akitas- they respect it- almost as if it were a physical thing. They are a are primitive feral breed, different from usual domestic dogs- but once you get to know and respect them- once you go akita- you never go back.
Well Said, Amen.
Patience ... and RESPECT. If you don't respect an Akita, you are in for a rough time. My male Akita, Tomodachi, has saved me from being mugged, and I trust his instincts better than mine. If he doesn't like you, there is a reason.
Dog people are idiots the way they talk about their favorite breeds having these special powers, ESP and other BS.
Accurate accounting of this unique breed.
@@imbluz I would agree with you but I've had one of these dogs and brother very different from any other dog I've had. I had a Rottweiler that was close in this respect but the Akita stands alone.
I had two Akita back in the 1980's. Both were gentle creatures especially with young children. Although they would pick up on if you liked a person or not and the demeanor would go to protective mode. Had a guy come to my door looking for a room mate of mine who wasn't home, said he would just come in and wait and I told him no, he started to push the issue and that is when my Akita male came up behind me and forcefully nudged between myself and the partially opened door with a deep low growl. Fellow jumped back, asked if the dog was always inside and then decided he'd just call when room mate was home.
Wooley689 I have two Akitas too, one is named Hansel and the other Gretel. Hansel is the male and gretel is the female
Wooley689 Good dog!
Wooley689 hey I believe you if they don't like you. it's over with. they don't fuck around.
I had a 110 lbs Akita that when he perceived a threat had the low growl that I would feel a trembling of the leash before I heard him growl.His name was Kuma.
So true, it is hard to relay to people the very low and powerful growl they have. Probably has to do with their large heads but it is very distinct...almost demonic. I haven't heard any other large breed dog with the same growl. When they bark, which is not that common, it is extremely loud and thunderous, to the point that it actually hurts our ears. Our walls literally vibrate/shake, no joke!
I have a Japanese akita and wolf mix. He is the best dog I've ever had, he is very stubborn but protective. He also plays all day.
I also have a Japanese Akita and German Shepard mix. She is lovely much less stubborn.
God, those dogs are so beautiful. Great camera work as well!
goku21youtub
Likely due to being in the same region, they had the same adaptations, such as a generally thinner eye shape compared to the North American and European dogs and overall animal life. I don't know the exact reason but I do believe while in North America and Europe they needed the wider eyes to see better in darker environments, such as forests and caves, while in Japan and other Asian countries they had dealt with Bamboo forrests which are far thinner in foliage and Mountaind which usually have little cave life, at least from my experience.
an Akita was my first dog and the best dog I've had
Same here.
BigRich what other dogs have u had?
How many people did it bite?
My first dogs were Rottweiler's but my last dog was an Akita and I have to say he was the best. Temperament,loyal,smart just good all around dog
Mark Sullivan did one not just kill its owner recently....
I adopted my female America Akita at 5months old after my sweet cocker spaniel passed away at 14. Cleo is the sweetest girl to humans and is a wonderful big sister to my Shepard/Boxer mix Joe.(also a rescue)I don’t worry about her around kids either.she has never shown any aggression towards humans unless she senses danger. SHe has a gentle mouth and doesn’t mind people around her when she eats at all. She is very smart,still playful,stubborn as a mule and lazy. She loves food. We have had some health issues but she solders on without complaint. I do not let her socialize with other dogs. But she has a very full life! Blowing of the coat is a real thing and incredibly time consuming and messy. Oddly, enough Cleo doesn’t like the vacuum cleaner on. LOL full drama mode when I am trying to clean up after the “Queen” Cleo. Can’t imagine my life without her.
My family has had akitas for years amongst many other breeds. And now that I'm grown and moved out got engaged own a house I too have bought an akita. They are hands down the best breed I have even got the pleasure to know.
Also, god bless the "Rake" comb...if you have an akita it is a MUST
Jah'an Luik definitely
Hahahaha. German Shepard too.
Noted. Cuz If i have to lint roll my pants ONE MORE MF TIME😤 imma head butt a brick wall
If you put conditioner on these dogs and brush them out when they're wet the loose hair will come off much quicker and easier. I wish I would have known this when I owned an akita. I didn't learn this trick until I went to school for dog grooming.
@@cassandralopez2608Hi Cassandra. I want an Akita so bad. The only thing putting me off is the shedding. I am trying to get a full understanding of how much of a commitment it is. Do they literally shed everyday, or can you groom them and get a week or so shed free??
Faithfull is the best word to describe akita. No other. I cant describe it this is not a normal dog. They are Fearless , protective but faithfull for sure. And they have strange habit to be cuddly toy when he is with closest family.
I am totally blind. I have 2 akitas. I bought them from Kinyama Kennels when they were 8 weeks old. They just turned 11 years old. They get along with my grandkids and my yellow lab guide dog.
I enjoyed listening to the videos. Thank you.
I have had four Akita's spanning over 30 years. This is one of, if not the, fairest video. I love all breeds, but honestly, none more than this one. Thank you for the great job on the video!
I’m on my second Akita. Best dogs ever! Did my research before getting first one. His behavior was to the tee that I read. Uncanny. So smart. Current one also so smart. Really quite self training. Like he already knew commands also. So intuitive. The shedding is like the only tedious thing about them but so worth it. Huge lovers and best friends that will follow you everywhere!
Agree, Akitas are super smart they observe everything. My last Akita taught himself to open doors (something we never intended to teach him). I swear, he understood English (language), not just commands. He passed in October, I miss him (and my previous 2) like crazy. Akitas really are the BEST dogs EVER!!!!
I've had three rescue Akita's. American raised and all were the most loyal friends I've ever had period. I don't judge American or Japanese !!!! They both still have the same DNA.
redhead5150 we rescued a puppy Akita early this year. He came to us very sick and passed away. We gave him the best care and I’m glad he died taken care of
Actually, their dna is different. The American Akita is mixed with the tosa inu. But i get your point
This tells me alot about my Akita/Golden mix,now that he is12 years he doesn't shed. It just thickins till I trim and brush him for a week. My back is killing me! The sweetist dog in the world. At one time though he took after his chow/german shepard house mate Whiskey,now that was one bad ass dog. Took out four crazy dogs attacking my neighbors dog then growled at me when I put his collar back on(which i took off to get the stray bitches) then droped a loar in their yard.The whole time the never came out to try and save their dog. Whiskey did,RIP Big Daddy.
Akita's are my wife and my favorite of all dogs!! They are not for everyone nor a first time dog owner! You need to be a true pack leader to establish the alpha role in the dogs life!! Enough being said,they are the all around best dogs in the world,in my opinion. Their character and loyalty cannot be described in words, not to mention they are also one of the most beautiful of all breeds that meets the eye! Can't wait to get our puppy this year!!!
Blah blah alpha blah blah blah. Just be grounded, respectful, consistent, and calm. No “I’m the alpha dog of the pack” bullshit needed.
I've had several Akitas (all of which were 100+ lbs.) - they are a wonderful breed in every way! I can't say enough about their loyalty and love...having said that, they're not a breed for the faint of heart. They tend to be very strong-willed, but then so am I. ♥
Did you ever have problems with ear infections
No thankfully, Maegan, our Akitas never had ear problems of any kind.
Best Dog I ever had 16 years 1990 to 2006 she was the most loyal dog I ever had growing up she was very protective of our family especially my brothers and I as kids. Would definitely get another Akita in the future.
My Akita does not like strangers, but he has saved my daughter's life. When a boy (who was 8) started to strangle my daughter (who was 6) and the babysitter (the boy's mom) left the children alone (she actually left house!) my Akita dragged the boy off her. As soon as the boy was off her, he let go and pushed my daughter against the wall and stood on guard. I came in to find the boy crying and bleeding and no babysitter. I cleaned the boy and then his mother walked in. She just grabbed him and left. Our friendship was ruined that day, but i found out how much i could trust my boy. (I still do not EVER leave my children unsupervised around dogs. )
Good job explaining the breed split / merge / split issue without opening up a can of worms, Linda! None of us wanna go down that rabbithole anymore. lol Nice job!
You did pretty well too, Zeke. ;)
Come back Brad!
This is an old comment but i never owned an Akita im not a dog breeding expert by any stretch but the japanese akita looks lile they added Shiba Inu into their lines at some point and thats from a layman.
This lady clearly has bias which is understandable as she’s American. I’ve had Akitas both Japanese and Americans all my life. The “Japanese Akita” is actually called the Akita inu. The Akita inu is just as tall as the American however they aren’t usually as bulky. This said I’ve seen Akita inu’s who are larger than American Akitas in bone structure and overall size. It’s not true that the original Akitas in Japan were more similar to the American Akita of today in size and appearance. They were much more similar to the Akita inu which is why the Japanese separated the 2 breeds. They wanted specifically to go back to the original Akita before they were crossbred with other breeds like the Japanese Tosa for fighting purposes and the Americans crossbred them with even more breeds. This is why the Japanese Akita inu only comes in 3 colours, because they were the only colours the original Akitas came in. The Pinto and black coloured Alitas came from breeding with the Pinto Tosa and black mastiffs and German Shepard’s.
We rescued one 4 years ago he's 11 now, they are clever, stubborn, wilful and loyal.
Ours loves cuddles and his toys and he's just a wonderfully loving dog.
Head of a bear, heart of a lion & agility of a cat.
Exactly!
Good one 👍🏼
And the speed of greased lightning.
Deadly af
I had an Akita. we lived in a bad neighborhood in south Hayward ca .. when my daughter Was a toddler she grabbed his ear and he just head butted her over Like a goat. But when a tweeker came around he hit the Security screen door so hard he bent it . Lucky for that guy the door held up.
I never Tried to make him a watchdog just loved him pet him fed him take him to the hills for long walks that dogs instincts were to protect . Natural . Socializing them from a very young pup is a great idea because they can be lethal when full grown
I was waiting for her to say"I'm Brad Anderson's mom and this is my Akita....
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Mike The Auto Spa 😆🤣😂
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Mike The Auto Spa lmao 😂 🤣😂😂😂
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Akitas aren’t just intelligent they are brilliant. I have a 10 yr old female she’s sweet and I’d bet their IQ us higher than most humans.
Japan is right they are certainly worthy of royalty.
I want an Akita Inu for protection, I’ve raised stubborn Shibas before, it was well worth the effort.
You dont Need dog for protection
@Fatherland Child you’re the person that we need the dog to protect us from. Hi! How ya doin! Kick Rocks sucks!
One of our dogs would bloat often. Turned out he had Pyloric Stenosis, a too small opening between the stomach and the small intestine. He did have a gastroplexy, and we stopped feeding kibble and switched to refrigerated food. Oh, and a anti-gas pill every day. No more bloating after that thankfully.
I have a Japanese akita as my first dog. Best dog so far, super smart, protective, but very stubborn and if you take easy on him, he will take advantage to be in charge of the house. He loves people but very cautious with other dogs. But he does identify people with good intent around you compare to other people that are not, I can clearly see different reactions of him with people.
I have a youtube channel of my akita, have a look and experience a wonderful journey of us and my akita. :)
I have had 6 Akitas in my life . I love the breed. My newest boy Odin was born 10/31/18. They are loyal intelligent and very clean. I know when they bark something isn’t right. I once came home from work to find a man trapped on my roof, he was the cable guy. I had beware of dog signs which he saw but ignored when he whistled and no dog appeared he thought it was ok to come in the yard. He barely escaped being bit by my dog Ninja. He was up there for 2 hours. He said Ninja never once barked but his growl scared the crap out of him. He said He never heard or saw him until he heard a low growl and turned around and saw my 115 pound dog he thanked god he was able to pull himself up on the roof. Ninja then calmly peed ,kicked his back legs found his shady spot and proceeded to nap. Every time the guy would move elsewhere on the roof Ninja would follow. This was in Las Vegas during the summer so it was well over 100. The poor idiot learned his lesson I hope.
I just lost my Akita named Kita in February. She was by far the best fog I've ever had. I definitely plan on getting another Akita one day. R.I.P Kita Girl💙
Our family Akita, her name was KITA also,,,KITA KYA IMPERIAL,,,,MANY TEARS OF JOY AND HAPPINESS,,GETTING 2 MORE,,I'M BLESSED
I adopted a 10 year old Akita from a rescue shelter and it was the best decision I have ever made. I was not prepared for the blow out, as I had a lab growing up, but he has been the best companion for me. He certainly lets me know if he needs anything haha.
Akitas are the best dogs so beautiful
I had a japanese akita cross german shepherd growing up who was a beautiful even tempered dog. He helped my sister learn to walk by letting her lean on him and saved her from falling down the stairs. He used to love kids and other animals and was just the most wonderful dog ive ever met. I would 100% have another one as soon as i have the room and time to give ❤❤
My friend had 2 Akitas. The first was a rescue and was definitely ornery. He tried to bite me once (on my neck!) even though I was basically his 2nd owner (I took him for long walks and fed him often). Eventually he bit someone very severely and had to be put down. The second one was the biggest love sponge I've ever seen. Just a big, goofy, loveable, gentle giant. He was never neutered but nevertheless was very well behaved for the most part. Def a mixed bag breed.
I'm glad Linda expresses the difference between the types of Akitas. I have a 10 year old pure bred blue brindle Japanese Akita with champion lines in Japan and she is spot on with them.
When I was a baby my family owned an Akita. It would protect me all the time. She would guide me back to my parents if I wandered to far. She would even pull my carriage down the sidewalk. If I get another dog in the future(I’m twelve) it’s going to be an Akita
Honestly a major goal in my life is to be in a position to own an Akita. I fucking love these dogs
I loved listening to this lady's opinions and wisdom. I have always been drawn to these type of breeds (chows, samoyeds, etc)
I own a chow mix, and I am obsessed with her! I put my passion more on the side of rescue, but I have so much respect for responsible breeders. Beautiful akitas!
I had a large male 17 yrs They can dig their way out from under a fence in a minute. They also are very funny with children they don't know.
He was by far the smartest dog we ever had.
RIP Siminoe
Giving them seaweed helps with bloat. Great video
Now this Lady is the kind of Breeder everyone should look for when Buying a Specific kind of Breed. There isn't One Thing that she didn't cover about her Beautiful Akita's. You will pay more But there is no comparison driving a Chevy to a Mercedes-Benz. Thank you Mam for your exceptional love and knowledge of a gorgeous breed, they are all perfectly beautiful.
Mine caught a bird from flight...and once we had a problem with moles digging in the yard he caught that also
Growing up we had 6 akitas. Each daughter when they got a.house to an akita..thats 4 akitas now. I am waiting for my backyard to.be fixed up to i get my akita. 6ft fence! Hahaha no way.they will.jump that easy. They know how to.climb. and can really jump. When an akita is on a.chase they are so quick and and move so smoothly. Its amazing to watch them in their element. They all.got their own personalities. Very very very protective of family. Very watchful and aware. They are like babysitters. They love to.be loved on and just want to be at your side. Very loyal dogs. Funny too. They do like to hunt. They tend to catch and eat small animals and birds. But they family pets are fine, sorta. Our bunnies and akitas would chase each other around but akitas are big heavy dogs and get little to excited, rolled over on a few of them. Poor things.
I own American Akitas and 5 cats and I would not say that Akitas play like cats. They hunt like cats (silently) but they don't play like cats. They play like dogs.
R F do they ever chase the cats or mess with them at all?
@@maya-ws8ji I have a 8 month old female American Akita and 2 cats, one Persian and the other an exotic shorthair. My Akita is very gentle and respectful towards the cats, she even lets Charlie (a Male stray cat that comes around) to eat from her bowl! Now just to be clear, constant training is very important from the beginning. It is true Akita's are stubborn and they put you to the test, but they are very smart and good dogs.
Wonderful breed. I just lost my
Majar on February 14, of 2019 at 13 year old. He was my baby. My son. He had a wonderful personality and loved his cloth toys. (Not plastic).😊 I don't know if I can get another Akita, because my heart was broken by the lost of Majar.😪. I've had dogs all my life.. by this one...was the Best..friend, son, and compassion that I have ever had. Thank you for bringing this wonderful story of the Akita to me. 😇
I love my akita ❤
I rescue Akitas, I don't believe in buying from breeders. That being said, I have 25 years experience with this breed, both the Japanese and America versions. I have a Japanese long hair Akita, surrendered for using cats as "fetch" toys, till the cat stopped resisting (RIP). Other than this she is a well-mannered and well-behaved girl. My other Akita got out and ran for the kindergarten school bus, separated the smallest girl from the crowd, sat and leaned into her till the child fell over, then licked her face till the child giggled uncontrollably.
brad looks rough this week
Eric King 😂😂
lol
Eric King his sex change went wrong
lee munslow thats just wrong.
Had many Akita's but one stands out more than the rest,Ted his full name was Ted-E-Bear Very good dog only thing I had an issue with was he liked to pull toilet paper all over the house,putt black pepper on the role and rolled it backup and waited,he started to pull the role and the pepper did it's job,he started to sneezing and dropped the paper and never touched it since, Very smart breed, sometimes I think he taught me as much as I taught him.
I have been an OG Akita owner for 15 years. All my dogs have been a pure joy. I had a huge yard with an invisible fence which the didnt even need after a year. They stayed in the yard, were good with other dogs, cats and kids. Toward the end I kept kids away and muzzled them if strangers were around just for safety. Female was golden Male was iffy at worst but still golden. They were large 120 130 pound American. They killed everything in the yard from small moles and shrews to huge raccoons. I gave them my people scraps mixed with their food. Skin disorders racked my female in the end and my Males stomach flipped. They were around 11. Heart breaking when they start falling apart. Never hit or negative enforce these dogs ever. They are too smart and will remeber and get you.
I have a Japanese Akita and it is very strong and big
My Akita loved for 11 years. He killed 3 rabbits from one neighbour. He climbed a tall fence. He also killed a skank that he found in our garden. If he hadn't got the tick disease twice he probably would have lived longer. Tick disease is a problem in Brazil. I didn't have another dog for 10 years. That's how long it took me to get over losing Bono. My current dogs can be seen at jaxon8billy on Tumblr. They're both adopted. Jaxon, the collie, is deaf.
My dream is to get Japan Akita
One of the most beautiful coats you will see on any dog.
JB for sure gorgeous stuff too bad i can’t handle having alot of hair around my house and on my clothes
This is an American not Japanese Akita
Eric Vun Helen Keller brought the breed to the states in the 1930's. There where split in to the japanese and american in the 90's, but all derive from Japan
Indra Guillory wait...blind people needed sign language??
Yeah, she said that, did you watch the video
I donno why they named those dogs Akitas.
They are mixed mastiff dogs.
you cant be more wrong. They are mixed with Tosa inu and German shepard during WWII
My Akita is the greatest! I waited 25 years to get one. Samurai, my dog, is almost 2 & around 135 lbs. I can tell you nobody will mess with me with. Sam around. He’s the smartest dog I’ve ever seen. Very clever & so affectionate. He’s beautiful all around.
A video about the Airedale or gaint schnauzer should be next!!
Very informative, very knowledgeable to the breed. I have spoke with her over the phone, I watch her video many times and recommend this video to others.
Mines a pain in the arse 😂
Tell me about same here.
I loved mine. So sweet. He was beautiful. I’ve gone to Shibas, as they’re a size I can manage a little better. But I love the Akitas too.
I don't understand why anybody would give thumbs down to this, very good explanation of the dog and very good warnings
You will find downvotes on any video regardless of content or if it is a good video or not, some people just don't care.
Charles Gosselin , Misleading title. This is not JAPANESE, it's AMERICAN.
Was difficult to write the right name?
My akita is going on 9 still young at heart its amazing. My family got her when we were young so unfortunately parents were busy with work and couldnt take her to the dog park regularly so shes not the best socializer. But she is so loving of all humans but will growl at strangers who approach me unprovoked. I love my Sakura
Where's brad!
brad just likes bully dogs and this aint one
the bear dogs he had weren't bully.....
Believe it or not, I actually have more small spitz dogs than big mastiff / bully / LGD dogs... I think Zeke just prefers the bigger dogs.
I had a pure bred Japanese brindle for years, and he was my baby boy. When I got him, at 2 yrs, there was an instant connection. He walked over to me looking me straight in the eyes the whole time, stopped just in front of me and sat at attention until I put my hand out. One sniff and that was it. He would sleep right at my feet or off to the side of the bed. If I got sick I would wake up with him staring at me until I told him I was okay. He was very social with those all of our kids and friends. He was a wonderful father to the litters he sired, and spent almost as much time giving the pups attention as the dame did. Wonderful pictures of that. I had a family member stay with us for a couple of years who was in poor health at the time, and he would get up in the middle of the night and go to their room to check on them, and he felt I was okay he would stay in their room for the remainder of the night. He was my shadow, and watchman. His name was Topper. My boy now is almost the same personality, but he just came out of his stupid stage, he's 2 now and a joy. We named him Angelo, and the running joke is we have a Japanese dog with an Italian name, so he likes sushi, and pasta. Thanks for the video. Mike
do you intend to make a video about giant schnauzers? big fan here, love your videos :)
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I never had a dog before in my life and was scared of big dogs my whole life and 2 years ago i got an Akita, hes an amazing dog, i raised him with a lot of love.
Please do one on shiba inu's ! I would love to know more about my little shiba boy
Bird Person -' Shiba Inu's are practicaly the same as Akita's except in a smaller body..! Lol! Personalities are so similar they are practicaly the same!
I've had several breeds of dogs, but when we got our first Akira, I really fell in love with them. Have had no other breed since in 20 years
Hey man, Great Video!!! Mind if you can you do another video on the Dutch Shepherd?
Miss my bella bella everyday. Most loyal and intelligent dog I have ever known. Brave to the extreme
Please do a living with akitas if possible! Japanese or American
I've got a Akita/American Bull Terrier mix. I was given him as a young teen and He is still with me today. He is turning 14 this Year! i wouldn't trade him for the world. Always has been playful full of energy, strong as hell, friendly towards people but hates other dogs he doesn't know especially males like she said. He was my first dog. Anyone that is kind to them they will be kind back. I'm not too sure about needing to be a dog pro to own one. Maybe were mine isn't full breed it was easier. I know why she recommends the 6' fence though lol. They can JUMP!
The American Akita is a very nice dog, no doubt. But, it is so different than the original real Akita, that I don't understand why you don't show an... Akita???
jinz0001 its not the same at all..
Because this is a documentary on the Akita.... not the Akita Inu
Mack W. Akita inu is japanese so why’d they say japanese lmfao the one they’re showing is an american akita there is clearly a difference
There's a difference between an Akita and an Akita Inu.
@@browniepops6300 inu means dog. So by putting dog at the end of Akita it becomes Japanese? Yeah... No.
I owned one. They are NO joke! He used to go after pits when he was 6 months old! God help if I kid threw their ball in our yard. They could not even ring the bell to tell us. Sooooo many crazy stories. Be careful and take control when they are young. Very smart, damn near potty trained himself! He was AKC registered. I never showed or anything tho. I had an American Akita. 105lbs. at 5 months old!
What the hell is wrong with the kennel clubs in the US and Canada??? In what universe can the Japanese Akita and the American Akita be considered the same breed?
Beautiful Dog...Linda is the person you should talk to if you are thinking of owning one of these amazing animals..
alaskan malamute plz!
My friend has Alaskan malamut husky cross jappinse akita she is beautiful and loves every body his family and friends
...thank you for showing the shedding part that explizid. And that lady really seems to know what she says and what she is doing. Good info!
My husky died and bow I got an Japanese Akita
Ive onwed male and female pitbulls, german sherphards and bull terrieriers, Akitas are by FAR the best dogs Ive ever had over 30 years.
There is a comment after 29 seconds even though the video is 10 minutes 😅
khalid because people just want to hear themselves talk, like me, I just did it.
I have a 9 year old female Akita and she is a people dog. This breed simply is smarter than you are. They will have you hopping through hoops. Respect abd never underestimate them.
Oh look, no "pitbull masterrace" comments. What a surprise.
Haha pitbull masterrace
Akitas are such beautiful dogs. I know I have had 3 of them. My Akita loves people. She loves when people give her love. She goes to the micro brewery every week and it’s like she is “Norm” from Cheers. She is their official greeter
I love Akita’s. But as much as I adore them. I can’t risk getting one around my 6-2 year olds. Just dont trust em
Buy one as a puppy and they will learn to tolerate the kids.
To each their own but my kids think they make great pillows 🤷🏽♀️
Depends on the temperament of the individual dog and your capabilities as a dog owner/trainer.
If your inexperienced or a timid person DONT get one they will walk all over you.
It all depends on the leader or handler, if you train your dog, no matter what breed, whether a yorkie or a pitbull, a doberman or a chihuahua, from the very beginning, you prove to them to be a good leader and give them the discipline they need and search for, you will have a wonderful companion and friend by your side, if you don't you will have a undisciplined , troubled and dangerous dog that will give you problems.
I had an Akita, they are the best dogs. Very loyal.
"Akita is not for first time dog owners". How can we have an xp if were not recommended to own one in the first place? This is job hunting all over again. Only hiring someone with xp.
bhoj03 Lol not even close
bhoj03 start with a frenchie... if you do a good job you'll have xp.
bhoj03 - what she meant is that before owning an Akita, you should have owned another breed that is not as powerful as Akitas, they tend to be stubborn and dog-aggresive, so if you don´t raise them properly, you wil end up getting in trouble with your dog. That´s what happens with many bully breeds owners who can´t control their dogs in some situations.
^ all good advice, just means start with an easier temperament breed and then work upto the akita, the job hunting reference is not even close bby
bhoj03 I agree. that's a bunch of b.s. Read about the breed and learn what to expect. if you can meet some owners. but get your pet if you want one. screw that not for first time owners. gtfoh
What GREAT dogs. R.I.P. Tsunami, and cheers to 6 year old Chokichi! Get yourself one. Just know what you're signing up for.
Americans love to make everything bigger. Even if it's not good for the dog...
yep,it's a stupid stereotype of theirs
Ahhhh.... didn't you hear? We didn't make them bigger, they were like that already we just kept them the same.
sume abaham I don't think that's true. I'm pretty sure the Americans added some german shepherd blood, and possibly St Bernard. Either way, I prefer the American over the Japanese.
derin That's not always true. American Doberman lines are smaller than European lines. Same with the boxer.
sume abaham the old Japanese akitas may have been bigger than they are today but the American akita clearly has german shepherd blood in my opinion. You only need to look at the facial features and the muzzle shape (That's not a criticism of the American type, which, like I said, I prefer)
Wow I love this. Learned lots about them. I recently adopted a one yr old Akita mix. He gets along well with my female pit mix. He has learned the cat is in charge lol, he fits right in as if he lived her all along.
This is NOT a JAPANESE AKITA. Totally different.
American Akita
I can’t imagine to live with long hair dogs.seriously they way these dogs shed hair in this video is crazy .
These dogs are Dangerous, don’t get one unless you are an expert ATTENTIVE handler and are willing to follow this woman’s guidelines for ownership thoroughly.
been waiting ages for this video , have always loved akitas one of my fav breads