i already *know that* nonnie - but thanks.

please see post #65, and this sentence -
i reiterate -
whats the DIFF between Am-Akita, Japan-Akita + so-called Inus?

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tmp, sept-2007

Hi all,

Though not an expert myself, I know there is a difference at least with the American Akitas and the Inus..mainly their appearance, please see attached pics and it's obvious there is a difference. Am Akitas have a mask-like face, which mostly in a different colour compare to the main body coat. Temperment wise is also different as some countries are trying to ban Am Akitas because they do not get on with other dogs too well and can be harder to control by less expereince owner where the Inus are more docile and get on easily with other pets as well. This is of course from my own expereince and what I've read about them. In regards to the Japanese Akitas, it really puzzled me as coming from Japan, we don't actually heard of Jap Akitas...they only have Inus and American ones over there..if you look at the photos of the so called Jap Akitas, they're very similar the the American ones. As for the Inus, main difference is their face, much more chubbier and they do not have mask..coat colour is mostly red, brindle or white only.

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oh, my goodness...
it is obvious that this is a complete misunderstanding, Shoes! on Ur part -
i already pointed-out the dark-mask common to the Am-Akita in my prior post, which U do not appear to have read (?)
Inu as i already posted, MEANS *dog*. a Shiba is also an Inu - as is the Tosa.
Japanese dog breeds (native japanese dogs)
7 native breeds - all INU. so the 3rd *breed* never existed at all - there IS no Inu different from the JapAkita, they are the same - White Mask or No Mask, limited palette. glad to hear we are not splitting any more hairs or gene-pools

all my best,
--- terry

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tmp, sept-2007

hi can a six month old chihuahua dog produce pups thanks

Do you mean a dog or a bitch? A bitch could produce pups if they have started their seasons by 6 months yes. If you are talking about a dog, yes they are capable of producing pups at that age. However, neither SHOULD be bred from. They are too young and immature, and not all necessary health tests can be carried out at that age either.

i hope that no 6 month old is producing puppies it is far to young to be having puppies anyway

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hi its a dog im talking about so 6 months is to young just ive got a 16 month bitch how is in season and need to move him away then he nearly seven months

yes, most definitley keep them separate

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Yes, they need to be separated at all times. It would be preferable if you have someone he could go to stay with so that he doesn't get frustrated while she is in season, and it would prevent any accidents. Also, don't rely on stair gates and crates. They can mate through the bars!

so what age can he stud from then