I Need an Akita!

An Akita is a large Japanese dog in the Spitz family. If you are looking for dogs for sale, consider shopping through breeders and sellers online. Researching your dog before you purchase is a good idea so that you are sure to get the dog of your dreams!

If you are looking to buy an Akita, there are some things that you may need to know. The Akita is a large, solid dog. They are very powerful and have a broad chest and head. The short face, big eyes and alert ears give the Akita a sweet look, but can also be threatening to intruders.

Akitas make good guard dogs. In fact, they can be aggressive, especially to other animals. Firm training is a must with an Akita. They can be very affectionate and gentle with people and children that they know and respect. They could have a very harmful bite if teased or abused by children or adults. They are generally very calm dogs with a regal personality. If you have small children in your home, you will have to be positive that they will always be nice to the dog and treat it with gentle kindness. Once trained and used to the family, an Akita will fiercely protect and defend the family members. Visiting children will need to be told to be gentle, and you will need to keep your Akita on a leash when walking to prevent fights with strange animals.

To own an Akita, you may need plenty of space, considering that Akitas can get up to 120 pounds, but you do not necessarily need a large yard. They are generally docile indoors and do well as indoor dogs. They do, however, need daily walks to get adequate exercise. Another thing to consider if you plan on raising your Akita indoors is that they do experience heavy shedding about twice a year. You will need to brush their thick coat often to remove excess hair. You should not bathe an Akita unless absolutely necessary or you will remove the coating that protects them from hypothermia in cold or wet conditions.

Akitas are great hunters and wonderful working dogs. They are often used in police work and for sledding. They are happiest when they serve a purpose and are rewarded for a job well done. They are very dependable and sturdy dogs. Their thick coats make them suitable for northern environments and they love to work in the snow.

When looking for Akita puppies for sale, search from a large number of breeders and sellers. You will be happy when you choose the best dog for you and your family.