Those dogs are so cool. I think I've asked wordy before but how do you guys find the temperament of the dogs and how are they like with strangers and kids? Have been thinking of getting one for ages but am put off by stories I hear of them being very dominant and not for people who have not had dogs before. It would be unfair on the dog.
Oh and someone needs to put a caption above wordy's dog
Hi mate,
Akita's are just amazing dogs. I have had 3. Merlin, Kira ( Pictured ) and Dax.
I think I would agree that they can be a bit of an hand full. Especially for the first time owner. Certainly if you were thinking about getting an Akita you need to get one from a pup. A full grown Akita would never accept a new master.
With regard to strangers. Akita's pickup from their owners. If your OK they are OK. A stranger entering a house on there own could be a serious problem for the stranger.
Akita's are very powerful dogs. They don't tend to have stamina but they could easly bite your arm off. No joke.
Merlin would not tolerate other dogs where Kira would have no issues. Akita's tend to only bark when they are in the house and hear something. While walking they never bark only action. However we have 2 Maine Coone cats and they have no issues.
Kids. If you introduce them when they are a pup you will have no issues. You could have issues with older Akita's accepting kids.
I have had Akitas for around 15 years and if you need any advice give me a shout.