Has anyone ever owned an Akita?

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  1. GeronimoJackson

    GeronimoJackson Brainwashed by the Left. Now I am free.

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    I have a German Shepard and have been looking to get another big dog for as a friend and partner in crime. I really want an Akita, they are so gorgeous! I heard they can be a pain in the azz to deal with though and are hard to train, if you have ever owned one before, tell me about your experience, the pros and cons. And their aggression towards other people and dogs. If it helps, I'm getting a female and my Shepard is also a female.
     
  2. SawdustMan

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    Never owned one myself so can't really help you there. They are indeed beautiful dogs though.

    A lot of people would advise against having two females though. I know some breeders and rescues won't even sell/adopt out a dog if you have another same sex dog already. I've known several instances of two females being fine together. But I've also heard some horror stories and typically when they don't like each other they REALLY don't like each other.

    I imagine it mostly all comes down to the individual dog(/s) but I always have mixed sex pairs just to be on the safe side. All it takes is one of them not being fond of the other and you could potentially have a big problem on your hands. Particularly since you are talking about two large and powerful breeds I'd lean toward getting a male Akita if at all possible.
     
  3. Fry

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  4. JCBRAVE

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    Had a female, real *****.

    Good luck to you if you get one...
     
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  5. Scarecrow

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    Akita is a dog, bro.
     
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    Scarecrow All-Pro

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    Are we talking about your wife or the dog still?
     
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