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So you finally decided that you are ready to bring a puppy to your family?
Here is a really useful matrix which compares the types of breeders in some very important aspects.
Fierce as a Samurai, gentle as a kitten. Noble when stroked, fierce when provoked.
Come and vote for the pros and cons of akita here
So you finally decided that you are ready to bring a puppy to your family?
Here is a really useful matrix which compares the types of breeders in some very important aspects.
We know the story of Hachiko, the Akina Inu from Japan who waited at the Shibuya train station for his master during many years- even after the dog’s had owner died. Well, Bolivia now has its own version on this loyal dog.
The South American canine has been dubbed “Huachi” or “Huachito,” and even though he is not a pure breed dog, he is very loyal.
For the past five years the dog has been living on the same street of Cochabamba, Bolivia, where his human lost his life.
According to Federation Cynologique International (FCI) the Akita is categorized under Group 5 which includes the following sections:
Section 1: Nordic Sledge Dogs
Section 2: Nordic Hunting Dogs
Section 3: Nordic Watchdogs and Herders
Section 4: European Spitz
Section 5: Asian Spitz and related breeds
Section 6: Primitive type
Section 7: Primitive type - Hunting Dogs
Let's meet some of our Group 5 "cousins".
A few months back we wrote an article about akita related bad news that show up in Google's first page and really makes eveybody wonder , are akitas really that bad?
Well, this time we have good news, it seems that a special akita owner found a unique way to demonstrate that akitas are not dangerous when properly trained and socialized. Nancy Almann shared with us her excellent idea and experience with her Akita named 'Kiyo'.
Here is what she told us:
As much as we love our dogs, they are prone to behaviors that get on our nerves from time to time. Good pet owners do their best to curb bad behavior, but it is entirely possible that you are contributing to your dog’s disobedience.
It’s true; canines are as affected by our behavior as we are by theirs. As much as your dog's behavior might stress you out, your behavior may be causing him stress, too.
