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Akita - £8.99 | The Akita Today (Book of the Breed S) - £45.00 |
Akitas 2012 Wall - £8.67 | Akita: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning & Caring for Your Dog (A Kennel Club Book) - £12.50 |
The Only Akita Book You will Ever NeedThe Akita You’ve just seen a picture of an Akita and, as a dog-lover, you’re fascinated. Still, you may know little about this impressive breed. Consider this your introduction to the incredible world of the Akita. As a rule, Akitas are large dogs, weighing as much as 100 pounds or more. However, female Akitas tend to be lighter—and Japanese pure-bred Akitas are smaller with more defined frames. It is important to keep in mind that Akitas can be quite aggressive toward other animals—even members of their own families, particularly if they are of the same sex. However, the Akita is generally tame toward people, although he can show his temper toward children. This is not surprising, considering the fact that the Akita is considered a hunter of wildlife. Because of his volatile temperament, the Akita should never be left off his leash, according to experienced breeders. From ancient times, it seems, Akitas were bred to be dominant. As a result, the thought of owning an Akita can be quite daunting. Yet, you should also be aware of the fact that an Akita can be quite playful. He may try to play jokes—like bumping members of the family when they’re not looking. He may even hold your hand in his mouth to lead you to something he really wants you to see. The Akita is also talkative. He may growl at you until he knows you well. Then, he’ll start making cute billing and cooing sounds. In this way, he’ll begin to communicate with you—a communication that should last throughout your entire relationship. Key Advantages to Owning an Akita There is no doubt that there are numerous advantages to owning an Akita. Although the Akita can be quite a handful at times, he also has a number of impressive characteristics. Chances are the more you know about the Akita, the more you’ll come to love him. One of the prime attributes of the Akita is that he is naturally inclined to protect his family. This type of trait is endearing, especially if you are interested in an effective watchdog. The Akita is both loyal and faithful, meaning that he can live well with other animals and children if he is given the right training and socialization. Interestingly enough, an Akita is quite docile, so he should be fairly easy to train. As a result, he adjusts easily to virtually any environment and lifestyle. He’s also fun to be around, since he is quite affectionate and often displays a charming sense of humor. In other words, you’ll have plenty of laughs hanging out with your Akita. The Akita is also marked by a profound intelligence. He is, in fact, quite brilliant and displays what appears to be an ability to think. In fact, one Akita breeder said, “The Akita can think and even when he’s doing what you want him to do, you can see by the way he holds his ears and the expression on his face that he’s thinking of how to get away with not doing it.” He also has a complex personality, so he can be an intriguing dog to get to know. It is not difficult to understand the attraction of this noble animal. It’s likely that, once you bring an Akita into your home, you will quickly come to respect him. | Akitas 2011 - £7.50 |