Akita Inu Question and Answer
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InformationI have had dogs before but one was a Lab and the other was an Australian Sheperd. Will this breed do well outside?? My Dad does not like indoor animals, so until i move out the Akita will have to live outisde. Also would he/she...
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can a white akita get a patch/patches??i have a white akita pup shes 8weeks and shes geting light brown/cream patches im just wondering will they turn out to be patches????????
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are akitas good with other peoples kids if raised with kids?are akitas good with other peoples kids if raised with kids?
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what are the chances that an akita will attack a kid for no reason?what are the chances that an akita will attack a kid for no reason?
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How are Akitas with smaller animals, like say a cat?How are Akitas with smaller animals, like say a cat?
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How does the Akita respond to being home alone all day with a fenced yard?How does the Akita respond to being home alone all day with a fenced yard?
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Can a female boxer and akita live together as a pack? I have a 1 year old boxer and am ...Can a female boxer and akita live together as a pack? I have a 1 year old boxer and am looking to adopt a 1 year old akita from a rescue home. I am slightly nervous as I have read that akitas can be aggressive towards other dogs...
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At what age should akita puppy's ears stand erect?At what age should akita puppy's ears stand erect?
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I am looking for a reputable breeder for the Japanese Akita Inu (not the American), and am ...I am looking for a reputable breeder for the Japanese Akita Inu (not the American), and am having trouble. I live in Victoria, BC.
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my family is 3 children (9 13 and 18) and mother and father. we have an appartment with a ...my family is 3 children (9 13 and 18) and mother and father. we have an appartment with a balcony and a big parc at the end of our street. we think about taking a akita but we aren't sure. is this enviornment ok for Akitas?
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How much do 7 month akita's normally weigh? I am trying to compare my dog to others to ...How much do 7 month akita's normally weigh? I am trying to compare my dog to others to guesstimate the eventual size.
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I have an 11-month-old neutered male akita. He weighs about 75 lbs. He eats well and acts ...I have an 11-month-old neutered male akita. He weighs about 75 lbs. He eats well and acts ok. Is he the right size? I really want him to be a healthy weight, not under or over weight. His ribs are sometimes easily felt but I do...
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My 2 year old female Akita bites other dogs of all sizes without warning. Each time is ...My 2 year old female Akita bites other dogs of all sizes without warning. Each time is always different too. She never goes after the dogs and sometimes she has no problems, but sometimes she does. I can't read her at all- any...
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At what age should an Akita puppy raise it's ears?At what age should an Akita puppy raise it's ears?
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What is a healthy weight for an 11 year old male American Akita?What is a healthy weight for an 11 year old male American Akita?
In Akita Inu - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers- I have a wonderful senior citizen Akita. She has always carried her tail curled over her ...
I have a wonderful senior citizen Akita. She has always carried her tail curled over her back, but lately she has been carrying it dropped downward some of the time. Is this an indication of pain and ill health?
In Akita Inu - Asked by Anonymous - 0 answers - I'm about to adopt a 6 month old Akita. Do you think she will get along with my 4 year old ...
I'm about to adopt a 6 month old Akita. Do you think she will get along with my 4 year old female Akita?
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