Akita Breeder RED FLAGS: How to Find the Perfect Akita Puppy
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- Are you looking for an Akita Puppy? Have you searched google for Akita breeders near you or looked on the AKC puppy marketplace?
What if I told you that those are the WORST ways to find a great Akita puppy? In this video we are going to go over not only how to find a great Akita breeder, but what questions you should be asking them, and what dog breeder red flags to look out for.
This isn't an exhaustive list, so always be on the look out for anything that doesn't seem right to you!
DISCLAIMER: For those of you watching who already own an Akita, if your breeder fits into any of the things listed in the video, it's not a personal critique of you as an owner. Many people simply do not know what to look for when shopping for a puppy. It does not mean your Akita isn't an amazing dog, however our goal at the Akita Life is to promote the health and safety of the Akita breed. One of the best ways to keep Akitas out of shelters and rescues is by helping people make the best decisions possible when bringing home a new dog!
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Glad to see another great video you put out. Haven't seen you in a while. Hope Haga is doing well. People pay attention to what he is saying here, and find a reputable breeder!
Thank you! We've got a couple more coming soon! Haga loves spreading the word about Akitas!
Thank you for the great info! I bought an Akita mix from someone I knew at the beginning of this year (mom got loose and ended up pregnant). He was only charging rehoming fees so that he could pay to feed the pups and to get the mom fixed thankfully. She’s quite a mutt with Mini Akita Shepherd, Bull Mastiff, Heeler, and Rhodesian Ridgeback mixed in. But the Akita temperament definitely has shined through and I absolutely love the challenge but it also drives me crazy on how much smarter she is than me lol This breed is definitely not for the faint of heart and it makes so much sense why reputable breeders are the way to go! I’ve seen a few of my pups siblings in the shelter and it breaks my heart that such wonderful and intelligent pups didn’t get the family they deserved. This is probably one of the most challenging breeds I’ve ever owned, even my German shepherds in the past were mild in comparison. Im hoping one day I’ll have the space, time, and patience to buy from a reputable breeder because they are such amazing, loyal, and intelligent dogs ❤
Very good advice is given here. Too bad many will not follow it. I said almost exactly all the same stuff to a friend couple when they wanted a dog. They seemed to acknowledge why you shouldn't go to a backyard breeder/puppy mill when i talked about it with them... Few days later they went to a puppy mill anyway (one of the worst kinds that have like 50 different breeds) because they wanted the dog NOW and not wait for it, and they have the breed (Husky) we want available now bla bla bla... some people just don't give a f*ck... They have a lot of problems (health & behavioural) with that husky. And the icing on the cake is that they recently became parents and i already heard the guy mentioning getting rid of the dog... I was mad about that dog situation already but i swear, if they get rid of the dog they aren't my friends anymore.
I think you're spot on. People are impatient. They see a cute dog and they want it right away. I've also found that many people won't admit that they got their dog from a backyard breeder after they learn more about ethical breeding. Many people act as though they admit their dog is from an untechnical breeder that their dog isn't as deserving. Every dog deserves a loving home, but not every dog came from a loving breeder. it's strange that people have a hard time admitting it!
PV=nRT... upper and lower... that's right...
Very good advice and it's very much appreciated. Have just started a conversation with an Akita Inu Breeder that's on the JACA recommended list and have been trying to come up with questions to ask.
Glad it helped! Good luck with your search. The JA breeders are few and far between in the US.
Great video with a truely mesmerising dog. I wanted to ask you do you plan on making an Amazon list about the stuff u are using with Haga? (I think about combs, and collars and what size of collars, toys everything.)
I can do that!
Great to see another Akita owner from the Granite State. I also live in NH and own a Japanese Akita Inu. They are now in the foundation status in AKC for US and CKC for Canada. There are not many JAI in the state and although my JAI will never get as big as an American Akita I'm sure their stubbornness is probably equal.
haha yes they are all quite stubborn!
I’ve been researching and preparing for a new dog for about 4 months now.
My environment is completely different now than when I last had a dog.
Your videos have really helped me narrow down to this breed.
If you have any recommendations for breeders on the PNW I would greatly appreciate it!
I'm glad you found the videos helpful! We got our boy, Haga, from Paradise Akitas in Idaho. She's still showing her dogs, but I'm not sure if she has any upcoming litters. I would definitely reach out to them.
You can always check the Akita club of America's website for reputable breeders in your area as well.
Thank you for this!
I've wanted an Akita since my parents showed me Ginga Nagareboshi Gin (an old anime with an Akita puppy as a protagonist) when I was 8, and I immediately fell in love with the breed upon seeing real-life pictures of it🥰
I am 19 now, but I'm planning on still waiting for another 10-20 years so I can ensure the dog will have a safe and stable living environment after I've completed the PhD I'm ultimately planning on, but I'm still doing active research on the breed so I can have all the information I need once I do get one😁
Recently, I have been considering becoming a breeder myself someday in the (VERY distant) future, but something I'm also interested in is a research career focusing on animal genealogy, behaviour and intelligence, and I'm not entirely sure if it would be exactly ethical to breed dogs while also studying them. Something I've also been wondering on is if breeding these dogs for specific traits (milder temperament and better genetic health are what my main focuses are) would fall under using the dogs as "lab rats", especially when they and their puppies would be taking part in various studies, some of which don't necessarily have anything to do with breeding and are more about getting a deeper understanding of dogs and how their genetics work in general😅
Commenting because potential new Akita owners really need to hear this. Also, Akitas aren’t ideal for households with little kids, no fenced in yard, or for people who have never had a dog, let along a headstrong and primitive dominant breed such as American Akita.
Thank you!
I’m no where near ready to get a puppy, let alone an Akita puppy. So this is just research for me. But man, such good information. How long are normal wait list from reputable breeders?
You have the best best channel on TH-cam. 2 years ago at Christmas we got a Akita. She is the best at home has been heavily socialized. But on leashed walks and or if I walk downtown to grab a bite to eat she can be a lot. I live in San Diego do you have any contacts here. She is great with people but when on leash she can create a scene. Luckily I am established in my community and other dog owners understand
Thank you so much! Our Akita is very similar. They are a guarding breed, so by nature when on leash they will be extra vigilant when with you. It just takes continued practice and patience. Don't be afraid to bring in a professional to help with that. I wish I had a recommendation for your area, but I'm on the east coast and don't know of any trainers in your neck of the woods!
If she continues to pull around take away her freedom every time she does it. That means she is forced back into a sit. My big monster, we tried every thing, variu trainers, leash snaps, blah blah e collar. He learned what was expected but he went back to his old ways anyway. The only thing was effective is taking away his freedom. He really does want to walk and sniff so if that gets blown he has a real consequence. He learned after only two sits.
Thank you! Have you heard of Tablerock akitas in Oregon?
Have not heard good things
Great info! Mine just kinda showed up as a second rescue, younger gal 1st didn't understand breed reactive other dogs in house. Ok, i'll take him on my 10 plus acres at 9,000' snow mountains. Been near 3 years, best friend and will protect or watch anything out it the wild, he's got my back, I do him but trust took near one year.
Thank you for rescuing!
Really like the characteristics along with the looks of the American Akita
Reparations you see... yes... what, what... :) Forever poor...
Informative! Thank you!
What's the possibility of buying Akita puppies from you? Or can you recommend any breeder?
I don't breed. No time for that! Where are you located?
@@TheAkitaLife I'm located outside the States, but arrangements can be made to fully compensate for shipment stress if you're willing to go all the way. And of course payment before service.
Tlc akitas any good ?
Are you aware of Titan Akitas I’m looking at trying to purchase one of their Akitas . Thanks for the great content .
Which state are they in? There have been a few breeders using a similar name
They are located in Athens Ga..
they are on the giant back yard breeder list. Only buy from members of the national Akita Club of America.
One question, especially if said "red flags" are all around my family, is traveling. Will a quality breeder offer transportation if the buyer meets all other qualifications or if the trip can't be made for any reason by the buyer is that a deal breaker for the breeder?
Many people travel to get their puppies, because ethical breeders are few and far between. We're in New England and we got Haga from a breeder in Idaho. Our next puppy will come from a breeder in Nashville.
Breeders will work with you to coordinate transport. In our case Haga was flown to Illinois as a carry on with someone else who was also getting a puppy from the same litter, and then we drove to Illinois to pick him up, but there are services that specialize in transporting dogs.
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What should I have vet check for comprehensive exam? I pound hound dumpster dive for dogs and I can attest that even shelters exploit animals having adopted a blue white Amstaff. Told he was on the short list, 'kennel cough', he was severely neglected, heart disease, hip dysplasia, but looked past that to give him ownership he deserved while I could. On the eve of deciding to put him down, I see a beautiful young female, intact, never bred. I expected a mental case, but she is very well tempered. She appears to be ~2. She will be spayed and chipped upon me taking full ownership. Quad wormed and Frontline plus from day one. Particularly, both front shoulder upper joint have very little fur and skin has a scarred look. I'm not looking for perfection, just some good quality years without crippling vet bills.
A good vet will know what to do, but i would also recommend gastropexy at time of spaying. Also check for conditions like SA and entropian.
Is Serdess Akitas in Ontario a quality breeder?
I can look into it for you. I don't know Canada as well
@@TheAkitaLife ok thank you! From my understanding there are very few Japanese Akita breeders here
💯k% all of this ❤️🙂💥👊✨💫 !!!
Any recommended breeders?
Where are you located?
Anybody in baltimore want to get together and do a Akita hike. We can pick out a nice safe location to walk the dogs and have a fun day with the Akitas
I have a Akita German shepherd chow chow mix and he is 1 years old and he is what I would call a very small size for them breeds he is about 30lbs but he as cute as a button and his sister's are 3x his size but he is perfectly healthy
I'm not surprised. That can happen a lot with mixes
@TheAkitaLife all his mixs are large breed dogs so that is what makes me confused he is a first for me even the friend who picked him up for me to bring to me had to ask again what their birthday was and how big the sister is he was the only boy
Would you stud your male I love his color
He's neutered, and even if he weren't, I probably wouldn't do it. Breeding should really be left to people who have a true passion for it, and are willing to put the work in to show their dogs, earn championships, do health testing, and heavily screen the buyers of the puppies. Color isn't really something people should be breeding for IMO.
hi l have a huskita and she is 3 months old and are aggressive towards us sometimes snapping and growling at us any advice..
Really hard to say without knowing more about the situation. Does it happen at random? How long have you had her? How much exercise is she getting? How much training and socialization do you do?
@@TheAkitaLifebought her at only five weeks old and she only does it when we are try to lift her up or sometimes hug her, she plays alot wirh the other dog but we never carry her for walks..thanks so much for replying she remains outdoor as I live on an island..
@suenavilika9192 To be honest that's pretty normal Akita behavior. Some dogs just don't like to be carried, and Akitas typically do not like too much touching.
Just like people, each dog has its personal boundaries, and you should try to respect them.
My older Akita is gentle as can be but he hates being picked up and will not tolerate it. He also will let you hug him but you can tell he doesn't like it.
thank you I had two male german shepards they love too be hugged, they are so different from Akitas but thanks so you made be feel so much better, thought I made a bad choice on that breed..
@@TheAkitaLife My rottie was the same way. Definitely HATED to be hugged, but he would tolerate it. Picked up on that after only a few weeks and brought him home at 8 weeks,
Sadly here in a South American country, there are pretty much only backyard breeders and puppy mils. Or you get a mut thats been mixed with wolfs or feral dogs. So guess I just gotta roll the dice and see what i get :/
Wow that sucks 😕. Can you import a dog?
@@TheAkitaLife it is possible, and I may look into it more. Just scares me cause I've heard some sad stories of importing dogs not going to well here
Get on a plane and carry a puppy home? Get a breed that can handle heat. Akitas have a lot of fur and get hot really easily. S Africa isn't really a good place for them. Maybe a Cane Corso?
@@KristinMonday Thats the conclusion i've come to on how to get a decent akita here... Weather where i live doesnt get hotter then 73.F (22.C) very often at all, and at night gets down to about 48.F (8.C) or colder. Thinking weather might not be an issue
Akita breeder emailed me today saying that they wont be any puppies left by 8 weeks because he sells them at 5 weeks.....;;
Yikes. That's not good.
Back yard scam breeders are now using the puppy application they copied to make themselves look good. I do know a real breeder (a member of the national breed club, very well known and has shown at Westminster dog show) who as Malamutes and Akitas together but obviously they are a compatible breed.
It's crazy how hard BYBs work to scam people
Here´s a free and highly important advice if you are thinking about getting an Akita......DON´T!!!
...Unless you are very very dedicated and experienced with strongwilled and powerful dogs. An Akita is NOT for first time dog owners.
For $50 bucks, ill wave all of these questions and take the dog as is. for $2000! You better believe ill be waterboarding you for information about the Akita. Ive had to use that logic many times in the past, I don't see why we cant do this with animals.
Because you shouldn't support BYBs or puppy mills in any circumstances.
@@TheAkitaLife Can’t argue that, however supporting $2000 dogs instead of adopting a rescue for $35 at the pound has its concerns as well. That being said, this is a wonderful channel with excellent information. My fiancé has been “hounding” me for an Akita for a long time but I’m a cheapskate. Where buying a 2 acre property in the summer and she says we have no excuse now lol 😂. We will be following your advice to the T, so thank you again. :)
Got my dog from a puppy shop. He is great and some of this is good advice,but some of it is elitist b.s
None of this I'd "elitist bs". If you don't agree then you don't care about the Akita breed, because following this advice is exactly how we keep Akita rescues from over flowing with dogs.
@@TheAkitaLife if I pick up a dog from a pet shop it's not overflowing Akita rescues. It's rescuing that dog from a life behind glass and then maybe a shelter if everyone takes your advice. Finding a good breeder is great but dogs at puppy mills and pet shops have lives as well,some worse than in shelters, and if I like this particular dog I'm going to take it home, forever. Supporting that business might be wrong indeed by my dog deserves the life he has now not one at a kennel because he wasn't from a breeder.
@juggalosteef1 No one is saying that your dog doesn't deserve a good life, but you are funding the people who are literally casuing the dog over population problem.
If no one bought from BYBers and puppy mills, they would have no reason to exist.
@@juggalosteef1 Paying a pet store that gets its dogs from puppy mills isn’t rescue-it’s just paying a puppy mill. I get that you see these sick puppies and want to help them, but by buying one, all you do is ensure that another puppy will take its place.
@@TheAkitaLife and in the process every dog they have now would be sacrificed or sheltered to suit the system you believe to be right. One that would also lead to scarcity and price gouging
Is Gooddog app a good place to find a Breeder for the Akita
I wouldn’t listen to this guy if yu actually want to get a pup all of this is nonsense most breeders especially good ones of dogs that already desired they aren’t going to go through all of this with you all of these questions and all is a good way to get left on read or ignored about the pup in all the best way is to just check refreenfes or go through somebody you know it doesn’t always have to be a breeder..I’m not a breeder but I got 2 Rottweilers well bred timit tor dogs and I have a litter every once in awhile and my pups from what I’ve been told have been better then pups purchased from major breeders idk maybe it’s the home setting my dogs are pets they don’t sit all day in kennels but yea yu don’t always have to go to a breeder it’s plenty of ppl like me that spent a fortune on a their dogs and breed every once in awhile to get some money back to put into their dogs my dogs pay for their own dog food and housing I make bout 15k off a litter but it goes str8 back into the dogs
This is the dumbest thing I've ever read