Originally known simply as snow country dogs, Akitas hail from the mountainous region of Japan where they were used to track and hunt wild boar, deer, elk, and bears. Author and activist Helen Keller is said to have brought the breed into the U.S. in 1937, and Akitas have since become...
No matter what the breed it's definitely harder than easier to get one outside of Japan. The Shiba-inu is probably the most common outside of Japan, but everything else is somewhat rare. Akitas and Shikoku-inus aren't impossible to find, but then you run into the Kai-ken and Hokkaid...
Garlic is an allium, a family of foods that can be fatal to dogs due to a compound called thiosulfate that damages red blood cells. It takes a lot of garlic to cause toxicity but some breeds, particularly Japanese ones (such as akitas and shiba inus), are particularly susceptible. "Signs...
Originally known simply as snow country dogs, Akitas hail from the mountainous region of Japan where they were used to track and hunt wild boar, deer, elk, and bears. Author and activist Helen Keller is said to have brought the breed into the U.S. in 1937, and Akitas have since become...
Do not let our dog obsess on the other dog. When I see another dog, I usually just ignore him and move along. I have found that avoidance is most effective when I avert my eyes from both dog, as well as owner. I keep my eyes forward, and keep walking at a natural pace. In thi...
Trained dogs in larger breeds such as German shepherds, Great Pyrenees, or Akitas have been known to successfully ward off predators – just make sure you fully train them properly before letting them loose with your chickens! It’s common to lose one or two chickens during the guardian dog ...