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Don't be fooled by a cute little playful Akita puppy, they do get to be very big and very strong animals. The cute little ball of fur you play with at the kennel will grow to nearly 125 pounds of dynamite. Akitas are very loyal, but training is very important because of their desire to be the lead dog of the pack (your family.)

Taking care of Akitas is pretty easy, in spite of their large size. They don't require much from you except food, water, exercise, and a lot of love and training. Akitas are used by many people as guard dogs. They are technically classed as a working dog by the American Kennel Club, but their size and loyalty lead many to use them as a deterrent.

Akitas shed their fur to a great degree only a couple of times a year. If you want your dog to show unending love, brush him or her regularly. During shedding periods, its important to get the brush out everyday. The more brushing you do, the less hair you will find in the shedding. Akitas have a short coat, but its very thick and has a couple of layers. When your dog is going through the shedding period, its probably the only time you will need to give your Akita a bath. This will help get rid of any hair missed in the brushing. Akita puppies and full grown Akitas are almost cat-like when it comes to staying clean.

Akita puppies are very intelligent and learn quickly. You'll read a lot of suggestions on early training for these dogs because it is so essential. Putting yourself as head of the pack is the best way to make certain your Akita puppy doesn't become a major handful down the line. Socialization of your Akita puppy is very strongly encouraged. The territorial nature of these dogs puts them at a natural disadvantage if they are not socialized early in their development. The Akita can develop bad behavioral problems if a couple of these early training rules are not followed. If you feel you can't train your dog, there are a number of resources here you should check. The loyalty of Akitas is legion, from Hollywood movies, to Japanese stories, Akitas instinctively feel the need to protect their family and property.

Make certain you have plenty of room to allow your Akita puppy plenty of space to roam. There are few things more cruel to a big animal like Akita, than being stuck in a small cramped apartment space. If you have the space and the time, Akita puppies can be a great companion for a number of years.