The German Shepherd/Akita LIE!5 Jun at 10:42 pm0Was the Japanese Akita Inu crossbred with the German Shepherd during World War II to produce the American Akita? No,…
Dog Mucocele: What to do if your Akita has a Swollen Tongue30 Jan at 2:59 pm0On a lazy Saturday morning, our American Akita named Haga, let out a big yawn as he pushed into us…
5 Myths About Akitas5 Jul 20222 Comments5 Myths About Akitas Akitas are not a very common dog breed. According to the American Kennel club, the Akita…
Akita Leash Training | How to Stop Your Akita From Pulling9 May 20224 CommentsAkitas are big dogs, they are independent thinkers and they also have an extremely strong prey drive, meaning they will…
Akitas vs. Huskies | The Best Snow Breed!21 Mar 20220If you own either an American Akita or a Japanese Akita Inu, you will undoubtedly get comments from strangers every…
Bringing Your Akita to the Vet: Everything you Need to Know9 Mar 20220Veterinary care is an important aspect of pet ownership, and owning an Akita is no exception. Because both American Akitas…
Akita Sleeping Positions: What Is Your Akita Telling You?7 Mar 20222 CommentsAkitas are arguably the cutest breed of dogs, and it doesn’t matter if you’re talking about American Akitas or the…
Are Akitas Good With Kids?11 Jan 20222 CommentsAkita puppies are arguably the cutest puppies in the world, and when we are out and about with our American…
Akita Bite Statistics6 Jan 20220It’s something that few Akita owners ever want to talk about: Dog bites. There is a lot of controversy around…
Are Akitas Smart?16 Dec 20212 CommentsIn the pet world, people seem to brag about two things when it comes to their dog’s intelligence: How smart…
Can You Leave Akitas Alone at Home?15 Dec 20212 CommentsAkitas are known for being aloof and independent. It’s been said that if you want an extremely cuddly dog, then…
American Akita vs Japanese Akita Inu12 Dec 20213 CommentsDid you know there are two types of Akitas? Many people, even legitimate dog lovers, do not realize that the…
What to Do if Your Akita Eats Chicken Bones/Wings12 Dec 20210Imagine you are sitting at home, enjoying a nice relaxing evening, watching a movie. When suddenly, you hear a bit…
What is a Long Coat Akita? | Woolies 101!7 Dec 202112 CommentsWhat is a Long Coat Akita? When people think of Akitas, they typically think of either the American Akita or…
Are Akitas Good Family Dogs?5 Dec 20210Akitas are a rare breed. Literally. Because of that rarity, there simply isn’t a lot of good information readily available…
Best Ways to Socialize Your Akita5 Dec 20213 CommentsAkitas are often known to be independent dogs, typically only growing attached to their owner, and being very wary of…
The BEST Leash for Your Akita5 Dec 20210It’s no secret Akitas are big dogs and they are just as strong as they look too. Add in their…
6 Celebrities With Akitas3 Dec 20212 CommentsAlthough the Akita breed isn’t well known, they still get plenty of love from a handful of well known celebrities.…
Do Akitas Like to Swim?23 Nov 20210When considering which breed of dog you should get, you want to make sure the breed you’re selecting fits with…
Do Akitas Bark a Lot?22 Nov 20215 CommentsThere are many factors to consider when you are thinking about getting a dog. Many people are drawn to Akitas…
Are Akitas Good With Other Dogs?19 Nov 20218 CommentsIt’s hard not to want more than one dog, after all anyone who’s ever owned a dog, knows the joy…
Akita Full Day of Eating | The Akita Life26 Oct 20213 CommentsIn our last article we discussed the costs of owning an Akita. One of the ongoing costs of owning an…
Akita Resource Guarding | How to Stop this Behavior18 Oct 20212 CommentsWhat is resource guarding? Resource guarding is when a dog acts aggressively to guard any high value items like food,…
How Much Do Akitas Cost? | The Akita Life7 Sep 20211 CommentHow much do Akitas cost? That’s a question we get all the time when people see our American Akita, Haga.…
SHOULD You Get an AKITA?3 Sep 20211 CommentWe’ve all seen them, those fluffy little faces of Akita puppies on Instagram, or maybe you watched a YouTube video…
How Big Do Akitas Get?25 Aug 20210The dog world is a funny place. Some people love small dogs, some people love big dogs. If you’re in…
Prong Collar VS. E-Collars for your Akita17 Aug 20210Prong Collar vs. E-Collar for Your Akita Akitas are known as a stubborn breed. Aloof and with a strong prey…
Banfield Pet Hospital Review16 Aug 20210My family has always had pets, and as long as we have had pets, we have always brought our animals…
Are Akitas Dangerous?6 Aug 20210Are Akitas dangerous? It’s a fair question considering that Akitas definitely have a “bad” reputation. Much like like Pitbulls and…
When Should I Neuter My Akita?6 Aug 20212 Comments“When should I neuter my Akita?” Neutering your Akita (or any dog) is a very sensitive and surprisingly controversial topic.…
The Best Toys For Akitas6 Aug 20210Thinking about Getting an Akita? Already have one and wondering what the best toys are for your furry friend? Look…