Akita

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Akita's are a large, strong, potentially aggressive dog you can't reason with.

 

There are better breeds available with a dark face.

Any large dog is potentially aggressive...

Any dog is potentially aggressive...

Exactly.

what would you say is the most aggressive breed of dog out there today, it used to be the apbt from the fatalities back in the 90s, but think rotties,and gsds attacks have been more the last 10 years .

God knows, the reason such breeds make the headlines is because of the damage they do when they flip. IMO Akitas are as good with people as any breed.

 

i agree with that, my mates akita was a really good dog, good as gold, it never ever showed any aggression, but my mate is a very good dog trainer, firm but fair, i think the majority of bad dogs are from bad owners who just don't bother doing much with them and think that's ok, or they get the wrong type of dog for them selves because they have done no research about that type of breed,

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Some breeds are more likely to be aggressive towards humans because of the original purpose and breeding behind them. That's just a fact.

 

Akitas, being a highly rank driven primitive breed are one of those breeds. That isn't necessarily saying they're "evil" dogs, just that you need to be aware of that and so be extra careful with socialisation and training.

[forest of dean redneck 11,194]

Lot of the spitz breeds are temperamental, high prey drive and loyal,but temperamental,lol

[DogFox123 1,379]

Some breeds are more likely to be aggressive towards humans because of the original purpose and breeding behind them. That's just a fact.

 

Akitas, being a highly rank driven primitive breed are one of those breeds. That isn't necessarily saying they're "evil" dogs, just that you need to be aware of that and so be extra careful with socialisation and training.

They are a dominant breed but aren't human aggressive, infant the Japanese used to leave their children with them home alone and to babysit.

 

They are calm dogs so a bit of rough child's play isn't going to bother them in the slightest, every Akita our family has owned as required minimal socialisation and have been great with people.

 

They can be terrible though with other dogs of the same sex that don't submit to their dominance, luckily our current dog is ok but the one before was deadly with other dogs of the same sex.

Edited October 20, 2015 by DogFox123

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Some breeds are more likely to be aggressive towards humans because of the original purpose and breeding behind them. That's just a fact.

 

Akitas, being a highly rank driven primitive breed are one of those breeds. That isn't necessarily saying they're "evil" dogs, just that you need to be aware of that and so be extra careful with socialisation and training.

They are a dominant breed but aren't human aggressive, infant the Japanese used to leave their children with them home alone and to babysit.

 

They are calm dogs so a bit of rough child's play isn't going to bother them in the slightest, every Akita our family has owned as required minimal socialisation and have been great with people.

 

They can be terrible though with other dogs of the same sex that don't submit to their dominance, luckily our current dog is ok but the one before was deadly with other dogs of the same sex.

I think you don't give yourself enough credit when it comes to training and socialising your Akitas, you've obviously done a bang up job and I'm sure you won't have any problems Shame that can't be said for a majority of owners

 

Out of interest do you keep Japanese or American?

[DogFox123 1,379]

 

 

Some breeds are more likely to be aggressive towards humans because of the original purpose and breeding behind them. That's just a fact.

 

Akitas, being a highly rank driven primitive breed are one of those breeds. That isn't necessarily saying they're "evil" dogs, just that you need to be aware of that and so be extra careful with socialisation and training.

They are a dominant breed but aren't human aggressive, infant the Japanese used to leave their children with them home alone and to babysit.

They are calm dogs so a bit of rough child's play isn't going to bother them in the slightest, every Akita our family has owned as required minimal socialisation and have been great with people.

They can be terrible though with other dogs of the same sex that don't submit to their dominance, luckily our current dog is ok but the one before was deadly with other dogs of the same sex.

I think you don't give yourself enough credit when it comes to training and socialising your Akitas, you've obviously done a bang up job and I'm sure you won't have any problems Shame that can't be said for a majority of owners

Out of interest do you keep Japanese or American?

No credit needed honestly they are a piece of cake to raise with a family, getting them obedient is another matter entirely though. They are very stubborn and like to do their own thing when out and about, if you have a dog aggressive animal I would advise to keep it on a leash at all times because 9 times out of 10 if it sees another dog it will be off.

 

We keep the American type, like I said they are more cat like than dog. They are a very laid back breed, not overly fussy and excitable, that's what I love about them. They come and greet you and talk to you and then do their own thing. They do love to hunt and are very alert, we've only had the American Akita.

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No credit needed honestly they are a piece of cake to raise with a family, getting them obedient is another matter entirely though. They are very stubborn and like to do their own thing when out and about, if you have a dog aggressive animal I would advise to keep it on a leash at all times because 9 times out of 10 if it sees another dog it will be off.

 

We keep the American type, like I said they are more cat like than dog. They are a very laid back breed, not overly fussy and excitable, that's what I love about them. They come and greet you and talk to you and then do their own thing. They do love to hunt and are very alert, we've only had the American Akita.

 

 

A lot of what you are saying is exactly the same as what friends of mine say who have kept the breed. They keep spaniels now but their daughter has an Akita bitch. Her bitch is just a big pup really, soft as grease but very aloof with strangers. The dog weighs more than she does but is under complete control by her. The dog doesn't have an aggressive bone in it but that's not to say their old dogs didn't.....

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Shar-peis and chows are similar in their weird attitudes and very protective behaviour.

 

I seen an old Chow rip a big staff a new arsehole the other week when the offlead staff ran over and jumped up at the pram its owner was pushing.

Were shar-peis not bred as fighting dogs originaly thats why they have all the loose skin to protect there vitals. I may be wrong though.

[DogFox123 1,379]

 

No credit needed honestly they are a piece of cake to raise with a family, getting them obedient is another matter entirely though. They are very stubborn and like to do their own thing when out and about, if you have a dog aggressive animal I would advise to keep it on a leash at all times because 9 times out of 10 if it sees another dog it will be off.

We keep the American type, like I said they are more cat like than dog. They are a very laid back breed, not overly fussy and excitable, that's what I love about them. They come and greet you and talk to you and then do their own thing. They do love to hunt and are very alert, we've only had the American Akita.

 

A lot of what you are saying is exactly the same as what friends of mine say who have kept the breed. They keep spaniels now but their daughter has an Akita bitch. Her bitch is just a big pup really, soft as grease but very aloof with strangers. The dog weighs more than she does but is under complete control by her. The dog doesn't have an aggressive bone in it but that's not to say their old dogs didn't.....

Our current dog would make a useless guardian, he doesn't do anything when strangers enter the garden. He sits there watching them, they are good at reading people though so maybe he can pick up their vibes.

 

I think if a person raises an Akita to be aggressive around strangers you can get problems, it's not in their nature to be like that so I can imagine it throws their psyche out.

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Some breeds are more likely to be aggressive towards humans because of the original purpose and breeding behind them. That's just a fact.

 

Akitas, being a highly rank driven primitive breed are one of those breeds. That isn't necessarily saying they're "evil" dogs, just that you need to be aware of that and so be extra careful with socialisation and training.

They are a dominant breed but aren't human aggressive, infant the Japanese used to leave their children with them home alone and to babysit.

They are calm dogs so a bit of rough child's play isn't going to bother them in the slightest, every Akita our family has owned as required minimal socialisation and have been great with people.

They can be terrible though with other dogs of the same sex that don't submit to their dominance, luckily our current dog is ok but the one before was deadly with other dogs of the same sex.

I think you don't give yourself enough credit when it comes to training and socialising your Akitas, you've obviously done a bang up job and I'm sure you won't have any problems Shame that can't be said for a majority of owners

Out of interest do you keep Japanese or American?

No credit needed honestly they are a piece of cake to raise with a family, getting them obedient is another matter entirely though. They are very stubborn and like to do their own thing when out and about, if you have a dog aggressive animal I would advise to keep it on a leash at all times because 9 times out of 10 if it sees another dog it will be off.

 

We keep the American type, like I said they are more cat like than dog. They are a very laid back breed, not overly fussy and excitable, that's what I love about them. They come and greet you and talk to you and then do their own thing. They do love to hunt and are very alert, we've only had the American Akita.

Sounds like you and the breed really click together can tell you've got a passion for them.

 

Honestly my opinion of the breed is probably coloured by the examples I've known, all yard dogs or untrained beasts owned by dickheads, miles apart from your well bred, well raised pets I'm sure I do think they need a certain type of owner to understand them and really have them under control though.

[DogFox123 1,379]

 

 

 

 

Some breeds are more likely to be aggressive towards humans because of the original purpose and breeding behind them. That's just a fact.

 

Akitas, being a highly rank driven primitive breed are one of those breeds. That isn't necessarily saying they're "evil" dogs, just that you need to be aware of that and so be extra careful with socialisation and training.

They are a dominant breed but aren't human aggressive, infant the Japanese used to leave their children with them home alone and to babysit.

They are calm dogs so a bit of rough child's play isn't going to bother them in the slightest, every Akita our family has owned as required minimal socialisation and have been great with people.

They can be terrible though with other dogs of the same sex that don't submit to their dominance, luckily our current dog is ok but the one before was deadly with other dogs of the same sex.

I think you don't give yourself enough credit when it comes to training and socialising your Akitas, you've obviously done a bang up job and I'm sure you won't have any problems Shame that can't be said for a majority of owners

Out of interest do you keep Japanese or American?

No credit needed honestly they are a piece of cake to raise with a family, getting them obedient is another matter entirely though. They are very stubborn and like to do their own thing when out and about, if you have a dog aggressive animal I would advise to keep it on a leash at all times because 9 times out of 10 if it sees another dog it will be off.

We keep the American type, like I said they are more cat like than dog. They are a very laid back breed, not overly fussy and excitable, that's what I love about them. They come and greet you and talk to you and then do their own thing. They do love to hunt and are very alert, we've only had the American Akita.

Sounds like you and the breed really click together can tell you've got a passion for them.

Honestly my opinion of the breed is probably coloured by the examples I've known, all yard dogs or untrained beasts owned by dickheads, miles apart from your well bred, well raised pets I'm sure I do think they need a certain type of owner to understand them and really have them under control though.

Yes that what it is, they aren't like normal breeds and if raised like that I can imagine problems arising. I've just been looking on the web at Akita attacks and everyone I've seen have been attacks on strange people and not on family members. I'm not saying no Akita has ever attacked a family member but I can guarantee that 99% of the time there was a reason for it. If you get an idiot trying to kick the shit out of his Akita it will bite back, I don't understand people who buy big exotic dogs without doing research on the breed.

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Shar-peis and chows are similar in their weird attitudes and very protective behaviour.

 

I seen an old Chow rip a big staff a new arsehole the other week when the offlead staff ran over and jumped up at the pram its owner was pushing.

Were shar-peis not bred as fighting dogs originaly thats why they have all the loose skin to protect there vitals. I may be wrong though.

 

yeah they were my mates always had one on the farm, very good guard dogs and great with the kids.

[neems 2,406]

 

Shar-peis and chows are similar in their weird attitudes and very protective behaviour.

 

I seen an old Chow rip a big staff a new arsehole the other week when the offlead staff ran over and jumped up at the pram its owner was pushing.

Were shar-peis not bred as fighting dogs originaly thats why they have all the loose skin to protect there vitals. I may be wrong though.

 

 

I think they were used for fighting,but that loose skin thing sounds about as convincing as the K.C's tale that the British bulldog always had an undershot jaw and loads of loose face skin to drain away the bulls blood,so they wouldn't choke on it.

 

bollocks,in other words.

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The fighting type Shar-pei doesn't even have the loose skin to such an extreme, just a few folds on the head and neck. The really wrinkled "meat mouth" type was always just a fancy looking pet.

[DogFox123 1,379]

The fighting types of Shar-pei's and Chow's are something to be reckoned with over there, they are nothing like the show ponies over here.