The German Shepherd/Akita LIE!
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Was the Japanese Akita Inu crossbred with the German Shepherd during World War II to produce the American Akita? No,…
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Dog Mucocele: What to do if your Akita has a Swollen Tongue
On a lazy Saturday morning, our American Akita named Haga, let out a big yawn as he pushed into us…
5 Myths About Akitas
5 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 Pulling
Akitas 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!
If 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 Know
Veterinary 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?
Akitas 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?
Akita puppies are arguably the cutest puppies in the world, and when we are out and about with our American…
Akita Bite Statistics
It’s something that few Akita owners ever want to talk about: Dog bites. There is a lot of controversy around…
Are Akitas Smart?
In 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?
Akitas 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 Inu
Did 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/Wings
Imagine 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!
What is a Long Coat Akita? When people think of Akitas, they typically think of either the American Akita or…
Are Akitas Good Family Dogs?
Akitas 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 Akita
Akitas are often known to be independent dogs, typically only growing attached to their owner, and being very wary of…
The BEST Leash for Your Akita
It’s no secret Akitas are big dogs and they are just as strong as they look too. Add in their…
6 Celebrities With Akitas
Although 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?
When 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?
There 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?
It’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 Life
In 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 Behavior
What 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 Life
How 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?
We’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?
The 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 Akita
Prong Collar vs. E-Collar for Your Akita Akitas are known as a stubborn breed. Aloof and with a strong prey…
Banfield Pet Hospital Review
My family has always had pets, and as long as we have had pets, we have always brought our animals…
Are Akitas Dangerous?
Are 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?
“When should I neuter my Akita?” Neutering your Akita (or any dog) is a very sensitive and surprisingly controversial topic.…
The Best Toys For Akitas
Thinking about Getting an Akita? Already have one and wondering what the best toys are for your furry friend? Look…