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Do Japanese Akitas get along with other dogs?
The Akita is a bold and willful dog, naturally wary of strangers but extremely loyal to their family. They tend to be aggressive toward other dogs, especially those of the same sex. They are best suited to a one-dog household. With family, the Akita is affectionate and playful.
Are Staffies good with other dogs?
For the most part, staffies are usually quite friendly to other dogs that are part of their family home. However, they can be a bit wary of dogs from outside and they will be more than willing to fight if challenged, which can give them an unwarranted bad reputation.
How many puppies can a female Akita have?
The number of puppies that an Akita female has in a litter usually varies depending on the individual dog. The average number is between 7 or 8 puppies in a litter. However, there are Akita females with litter sizes ranging from 3 to 12.
Why are Akitas so mean?
Originally used for guarding royalty and nobility in ancient Japan, according to Dog Time, the Akita is now known as a fearless, faithful, and fluffy companion. But because this breed was originally developed to guard and protect, Akitas will quickly become aggressive if they aren’t trained properly.
What age are Akitas fully grown?
around ten months
Like many large dog breeds, Akitas take longer to reach their full adult size than smaller dogs. Most Akitas will be close to their full adult size around ten months to a year of age, but will continue putting on weight until they are two years old.
Do Staffies lock their jaws?
No. “Lock Jaw” itself is a myth. Staffies don’t have a lock jaw – nor does any other animal – as it would be hazardous for an animal to be unable to release its grip if its prey was doing serious injury in turn to the animal.
Will Akita really protect you?
Akitas are not normally aggressive towards people, but do have a very well developed protective instinct. Akitas are natural guardians of the home and do not require any guard-dog training. They are very quiet dogs and do not bark unless there is a good reason.