Quote Originally Posted by stinkyattic
Akitas are amazing animals but not for an inexperienced owner... of all dog breeds, they are one of the worst when it comes to going feral if they aren't constantly being socialized.
Remember an akita is a hunting dog, and not a flusher or pointer, it was bred to KILL its prey. I've known one that was good with kids, but personally would never trust one around children.
My friend had an akita from rescue who she was working wiht for 2 years and still having serious behavioural problems... it all ended when her akita killed AND ATE the neighbor's kick-me dog. She was ordered to have the animal destroyed or adopt it to another county.
Just a heads up.
Yeah, mine attacked a neighbors poodle as well.. Just out of instinct I guess, didn't have any other behavioral problems.

Had to end up giving it to the Rescue.

But yeah, Like I said... Amazing breed. I have a Shih Tzu now, and they're the cutest (I said it) little dogs in the world. The way they manipulate their paws/bodies is too funny.