Hi guys,

My boyfriend and i are looking to get an akita and have found an extemely cute pup - pic attached. we are just looking for a bit more info stuff i cant find about them on the net, and thought that somebody on here would know?

Are their ears floppy when they are pups but stand up when they grow up??

Are they slobbery dogs??

cheers guys,

Gill

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Cute...I dont know anything about the breed though...there are a few Akita owners on here though

What will you name him?

Hi
The Pup looks so cute!!!!! I don't know a huge amount about the breed but I am pretty sure you really need to put in a lot of effort socialising and training this breed as they can become very aggressive and protective. With the right training and love care and socialising they can become very loving pets. But it will take a lot of effort with training etc on your part. There are a few people on here that can give you advice on this breed I am sure, good luck and keep us updated if you get one!!!

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Shouldn't you read about a certain breed before buying one?

Akita's don't slobber - genrally-
And their ears do prick up when they are adults.

Read up on the breed:P

I understand you wanted questions answered here though :P

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thanks, we have thought about Yoshi, it means Better or best in Japanese

or Kai

still looking but suggestions are welcome but would like to stick with something japanese.

Cheers

As said in my first comment on the thread, these were the 2 questions that i couldn't find answers to on the net.

Yoshi is a lovely name, and topical too. Have you decided to get him or still thinking it through?

still deciding, read up on the breed and sounds perfect, but just awaiting to hear back from the breeder about the history on the parents.

there are pics of the mum and dad for you to have a look at.

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Hi and Welcome. I do not know much about Akita's apart from they are lovely looking dogs I would not think they slobbered due to the shape of their Muzzle.
I have dogs who have to have upright ears. Puppies ears should eventually go up, during teeething stage they can go up, down and sideways LOL

the pics of mum and dad are lovely, he looks very much like one of them!