Are akitas really agresive?

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They can be, they were after all japanese fighting dogs.

The Akita is native to the island of Honshu in the region of Akita in Japan, where it has remained unchanged for centuries. Today, the Akita is considered the national dog of Japan and is designated as a Natural Monument. The breed has had many uses, first as an Imperial guard dog, then as a fighting dog, hunter of deer and bear, for sledding, and for police, army and guard work.

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apparently so..they are fighting dogs so i read somewhere but i suppose it depends on how you bring them up..same as any other dog reallyxx

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Not all of them, but yes some can be. The lines from Japan seem to be the more aggressive ones. I have the scars to prove it!

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Absolutly NOT!!!

My akitas Elmo and blaze are the sweetest dogs on the planet! They live with a 2 year old and 4 cats


Any dog can be nice, it depends on how the human trains it

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Akitas are chinese guard dogs. Along with the ShariPei they were ment to guard the palaces.
Akitas have been know to be very agressive and to turn on their owners.

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Akita's are bred in Japan as guard dogs. They are naturally more suspicious and less tolerant of people outside of it's own family. I have also met many Akita's that are very dominant as well and that can create friction inside the family.

Akita's are very large and powerful, they need very clear leadership by their owners in order to become relaxed pets. I have only met 2 Akita's in my life that I would trust around strangers. Both these dogs were social and had exceptional owners who understood the breed and understood the personality of their individual dogs.

I think, as with any guard dog breed, that it takes an owner who is better than average. An owner who is willing and able to take the dog to training and keep up with the training as the dog becomes an adult.

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The Akita is of Japanese origin and was developed as a HUNTING DOG.
From the AKC Standard:

"Temperament
Alert and responsive, dignified and courageous. Aggressive toward other dogs."

There is some excellent information on the Breed's Parent Club's website

http://www.akitaclub.org/info/breedinfo.

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any dog put in the right circumstance out of fear will be aggressive

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They have been bred as fighting dogs, but you don't read of them being in so many incidents as pitts, rotts and GSD's, yet they're banned in so many countries. Bears thinking about as to why...

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YES.
They are a breed that is known to not get along well with other dogs.

Akitas may consider small animals as prey and hunt them. This includes cats, rodents, birds, small wildlife and small dogs. Akitas can be raised to accept animals in residence. Some adult Akitas can even be trained to fit into a home where other animals are already established. It is, however, imperative that the Akita be closely watched around the other animals until you have established a peaceful co-existence. Chickens, ducks and other birds are a meal for an Akita, do not expect the dog to befriend fowl.

Akitas are natural guardians of the home and do not require any training to turn them into guard dogs. When there is a reason to protect family and property, your Akita will act to do so. Guests welcome in your home when you are present will NOT be welcomed by the Akita when you are not home. Your gates should be padlocked to protect the Akita and any neighborhood children who may enter your property.

Akitas are inherently aggressive towards other animals and for this reason, they should not be allowed to run free or roam at will. You can exercise your Akita off leash when you are in an area where it's unlikely there will be much contact with other animals and people.

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They can be, they are a very strong dominant dog who needs a strong experienced owner. They are very protective over themselves and usually one owner. They are physically powerful as well. I have had three in my life, 1 that was okay with family but you could not trust him with strangers. The second was okay with adults but hated kids and other dogs, and the third was extremely aggressive I was the only person who could handle the dog. I will say that I rescued all three and all three came from homes who did not have strong owners to raise them and socialize them. The last one viciously and unprovoked attacked a family member, severely and permanently injuring them. They can be very tempermental and protective. If I were to get another it would have to be a puppy I raised and socialized in the correct manner. They are not a breed an experienced owner should have.

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akitas are very protective of their territory.. strangers are not welcome in their eyes..