smokinass1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

ditto on the "idiot" who knows so little about the noble & loving Akita! Total ignorance. Should not own any animals if that is what he thinks having one is all about.

smokinass1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Many moons ago, akitas were used to hunt bears! Yes, you read that correctly, BEARS! So no, a wolf or a pitbull would have posed much of a problem. Keep in mind that they are no longer raised to hunt and/or kill NOR should a pitbull or wolf be raised that way! Doing so only creates a negative reputation for the breed and the only ones who suffer are the dogs and their victim(s). Raise your dogs right and we can all live together peacefully! WOOF!

04dannysmith (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

i also have a white akita she is 11 months and i also have a brown and white akita called venom, they are both b3eautiful dogs and i to think that if you treat your dog right it willbe loyal to you and your family.

smokinass1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

awe what big beautiful babies! I have 2 myself - a traditional male with brown saddle and muzzle (Taro) and a white one (also named Hoshi) I had to put the momma down due to Pemphigus Foliacious but the other 2 are doing fine. Male is 10, female (Hoshi) is almost 8. I sold a litter of pups before Momma passed (she was Yuki and she was my baby) This is a serious breed and not for the person who thinks a pet is something you tie to a tree in the yard! Cherish it, and it will cherish you!

maypema (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Cirrus (white) & Hoshi (darker) are half brother & sister. Both from what would be called American Akita lines.

Addicted898 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Those are beautiful. So the dark one is an American Akita and the white one a japanese akita?

spike69459 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

that looked like my dog spike, akitas are real cool dogs.. sadly.. mine past away 2 years ago.

Muzaloth (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

you have beautiful dogs, obviously well loved.. I absolutely love my akita too, he's got honor and integrity, and in keeping with the breed standard, he's all heart.

barbara3d (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

All the positive things are true but need an intelligent and loving owner. This is NOT the dog to buy for the kids to raise.

psychodog4 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

akitas are the most loyal companions!