Hi guys, My American Akita (1yo) has suddenly become obsessed with my 2 year old daughter, constantly following her round trying to lick her, i have 3 children but he’s only really interested in my youngest. He’s always been brilliant with them (although I would never completely trust him) I’m...

I looked for a Thread w/ this topic and really couldn't find one so..... sorry for the long lead in! In the warmer months we hike w/ our American Akita 'Dru' and take Butterfly and Insect photographs. This usually comes down to her walking/hiking w/ Dru and me stopping to get shots and catching...

They are considered one breed in the US, but pretty much everywhere else they aren't. I came across this picture that, to me, summed up just how different they are in their built. Source American Akita on the left, Japanese Akita on the right. I was wondering though, why are they...

Haven't posted any shots of Dru, our American Akita in a few months. Here he is at 21 months and 100 pounds. He's 'guarding' the Holiday Ornaments. We have had some adventures for sure. Having raised a Shar-pei we 'thought' we knew possessive dogs. His Separation Anxiety is lessening. We can...