Often confused with the Japanese Akita or the Akita Inu, the American Akita is an alert and friendly breed. But how do you know whether you are ready to purchase a pet and if this breed is right for you? This information is absolutely necessary in making the decision to purchase a pet. History The ...
A powerful working dog, the Akita is strong and attractive, honored as a national treasure in its homeland and was once only allowed to be in the possession of nobility. Group Working – the Akita was bred as a dog to hunt large game such as wild boar and deer. Today it is used as ...
Some people prefer large dogs. These canines often make great pets, but they require lots of space for play and exercise. If you live in a rural area, or in the suburbs with a large yard surrounding your home, you might want to investigate these breeds when choosing a larger type of dog for a ...
One afternoon my husband and I were browsing the internet trying to find a movie to watch. We came across a Richard Gere movie that neither of us had ever heard of before. It came out in 2009, so it was a newer movie. And it was based on a true story, which intrigued us. ...
There are many factors that should go into how you choose the dog you are entrusting your safety with. Some of these factors include the size of your family and whether or not you have children or plan to. You may also want to take into consideration the area you live in and if the ...
Although The Humane Society recommends that dog owners keep their pets inside their homes, some large dogs are just too big to live indoors. The same can be said of very furry dogs who can become overheated easily. Or, if you do keep your dog inside, you probably want to have a house outside for ...
Are you considering the purchase of a guard dog but aren’t quite sure where to start? The following ten breeds are some top choices, based on size, strength, appearance, and temperament. Doberman Pinscher – The Doberman Pinscher strongly defends its territory and is one of the easiest guard dogs to train. Dobermans are extremely loyal ...
We had a neighbor who owned two beautiful Akitas. The female looked a lot like a German Shepherd, while the male looked a lot like a Husky, but with beautiful with brindle coloring. The male was huge, as males tend to get a lot bigger than females. When they were both young in age, they ...
