Chow Chows are not a Japanese breed. However, they are surprisingly similar to an Akita. Because of this, when you mix these two breeds together, you get a puppy that isn’t terribly different from your average Akita. They will likely look a bit different and have unique patterns and colo...
As a mix between two working breeds, the Akita Shepherd can make a great guard or police dog. The Akita Shepherd was created during the 1950s and is a mix of two big, strong dog breeds: theAkita Inuand theGerman Shepherd. These two breeds synergize well together. The Akita is a loyal...
It’s may be common knowledge that there is a small window during a puppy’s early development when they are the most adaptable in terms of how they’ll interact with other dogs. You may, however, bring home an adult dog or a rescue and not get the opportunity. Not to fear! There ...
The Akita grows larger than the German Shepherd, though their sizes often overlap. In addition, the Akita was originally bred for hunting, while the German Shepherd was originally bred for herding. What's the difference between an Akita and a Rottweiler? The largest difference between Akitas and...
screenshot from "The Day the Dogs Disappeared" - German Shepherd dogs being drafted into the Japanese army The final chapter is a chronological leap into the postwar era. Though closest to contemporary concerns, it seemed less thorough and too broadly written in comparison to the preceding chapter...