How Much Do Akitas Cost?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ม.ค. 2022
- How much do Akitas cost? That’s a question we get all the time when people see our American Akita, Haga. Budgeting for a furry friend like an Akita should be one of the first things you do before running off to a breeder or shelter to get a new dog, but when people ask this question, they are usually only thinking about the purchase price of the puppy, when in reality, that’s where the costs begin. In this article, we’re going to go over everything you need to know about how much you should pay for an Akita puppy, and what other costs you can expect to incur in your first year and beyond of Akita ownership.
How Much Do Akita Puppies Cost?
It has been said that champion Akita Inus in Japan can sell for as much as $75,000. Fortunately American Akitas in the states are much cheaper. If you’re looking at various online puppy marketplaces, you will see a wide range of Akita puppies, prices may range from $600 all the way up to $3,500 or even more. If you think that’s bad, take a look at some of the most expensive dog breeds on this list. You may be wondering why there is such a large discrepancy in the prices of these Akita puppies. It typically comes down to one thing: The amount of time, effort, and resources the breeder has put into not just the puppies themselves, but the parents.
Ideally, you’ll want to get a puppy from a breeder that shows their dogs. Why? Because dog shows are about dogs conforming to breed standards. If an Akita is a show champion, that means they check all of the boxes for the standards of being an Akita. This helps to keep the breed in tact. Imagine if there were no more Golden Retrievers, or no more Poodles, because people let them mix with other breeds until there were no more of the original breed left. That would be a tragedy.
But the truth is, showing your dog to win a championship is expensive from a financial and time investment standpoint. This price is typically reflected in the price of the puppies, particularly if you are paying for a stud fee.
This is why we caution potential Akita owners on buying a puppy just because it’s cheap. Inexpensive puppies usually cost more in the long run due to the multitude of health issues they may have as a result of not coming from a well constructed breeding program.
Typically what you can expect to pay for a quality dog from a reputable breeder is $1,200-$2,500. Anything less than $1,200 indicates that the breeder is probably just looking to make some quick cash, and are likely a “back yard breeder.” Anything more than $2,500, you have to start asking yourself why. If you plan on showing your Akita, you may be willing to pay top dollar for the exact puppy you want, but if you just want an Akita as a companion or pet, you can usually find a really great dog from an ethical breeder for much less than that.
With that said, just because someone is charging top dollar for a puppy, doesn’t mean they’re a reputable breeder. Make sure to always do your homework before buying a puppy. You can watch our video on how to find a good breeder by clicking here.
Other Expenses
As we mentioned above, once you buy the puppy, your expenses are really just getting started. Here’s a breakdown of all of the expenses in incurred in our first year and a half owning an Akita.
Puppy purchase price: $2,500
Transporting the puppy from Idaho to Illinois via plane: $400
Travel, food, lodging, gas driving from New Hampshire to Illinois: $1,000
Crate, toys, collar, leash, dog bed etc.. $1,000
Puppy health plan from Banfield: $780 ($65/month)
Pet insurance: $600 ($50/month)
Dog Food: $600 ($50/month)
Toys: $300 (estimate)
Dog Training Bootcamp: $1,500
Day care $2,500 ($50/week)
Random vet expenses $500 (estimate)
Neutering and Gastropexy: $1,200
Total: $12,880.
This is obviously a list of expenses we have incurred, however, your situation may have additional expenses to consider. For example if you are out of the house for long hours due to work, you may need to hire a dog walker, or bring your Akita to a day care service more frequently.
If you travel a lot for work you may need to board your Akita on a regular basis (we actually don’t recommend getting an Akita if this is the case).
You may rent an apartment or condo that has a pet fee.
The point is there are many things to considering when budgeting for a dog.
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My Akita
Cost: $300
Vet Fees: $240
Dog House: : $60
Heavy Duty Leash: $5
Collar: $20
Treats $5 ($60 annually)
Food: $30 ($360 annually)
Flee Collar: $20
De-Wormer: $80
Bowls: $10
Storage Bin: $10
Rake: $15
Total First Year Cost: $1215
Projected Second year cost: $420
My Akita lived inside for her first 2.5 months. Then we put her outside in our fenced backyard.
As someone researching getting an Akita in the somewhat distant future, I want to ensure that I am totally prepared and more than able to provide for every aspect of healthcare, training, socialization and the dog’s well-being. This channel continues to be an incredible educative resource. Thank you for all the work you do!
With due respect, some of these costs can be avoided and aren’t necessary, and one can still raise a happy healthy Akita.
I literally say that in the video 😄
In the 1970’s, my Marine corp Dad allowed us to bring our Okinawa Akita home to the USA. Mora was the shock to the Oregon neighbors until her passing in 1988.
By shock you mean their typical behaviour or that she was unusual?
We live in delaware and we got our girl from Xtreme Akitas in Bear. We paid her $3500 the parents are two champions. This breeder ,Holly Zane and his wife May , care very much about their character, disposition and health. We cannot be more happy. She is now rhree years old and she is our happyness.Great dogs with a great personality!!! We also rescued one 5 years ago and that was our first akita.He is so gorgeous that people stop their cars to ask about him. Hi is brindle and is smart like hell.he watches you doing soming and does it right away. He raised the little one teaching her to be an akita. All dogs cost money no matter if they are rescued or bought. You want to take good care of them and spoiling them is part of the fun!😁🥰🥰🥰
Sounds like you have a great pack!
@@TheAkitaLife we are so lucky to have these amazing dogs!! Congratulations to you! You are doing a great job in giving all the right informations about this amazing breed.Your dog is gorgeous , a big big happy bear!!😃😄😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
@@Nighthawk799 Thank you so much!
Mine is tan/black mask white belly lined in black just beautiful I too get stopped but a Brindle Akita woww
@@IceyIcey2023 oooh!! Is it a male or female? They are gorgeous creatures.The brittle one looks like a Tiger, brown and black strip. Hazel eyes. He looks like a wolf but we made his DNA test and he is 100% american akita. I had several dogs, but this breed is funny, freaking smart and extremely affectionate. I don't know yours, but mines are almost abusive ....they lean on me and they give me their paw, and they put their heads on my knee and they want to be pet. We have a wonderful life together and they fill our lives with joy and happiness 😊. What's the name of your beauty??
You deserve the best for all these advices, I love your channel it helps a lot, keep it up men!
Thank you so much!
You make excellent points. The cost of the puppy is just the beginning of an expensive lifestyle. But it’s so worth it.
Definitely worth it!
Yes itisalotof worklike a child
I rescued my first Akita and bought my last two from breeders...they are not for everyone but I love them
As somebody who owns an Akita. It’s like having an a mortgage payment.
lol seriously! My guy just accidentally broke a window. Thank god he didn't get any glass in his paws.
watchin this now cuz im planning on getting one in the future..nice video!
Very good point, I always wanted since a teen but wasn't equiped, I paid about $3600 with breeding right and paper work, I started learning as well thinking logically vets tried forcing me to neuter because he may get testecular cancer, so why not educate on preventing, learned truth about so called dog food, I boil chocken, turkey, organ meat, coconut oil, fish oil , olive oil and glucosamine
Great video, very thorough!
Thank you!
I have 2 dogs and the amount of money I spent on them every month is crazy. I take care of them better than I take care of myself. 😂
What a small world we live in! I live in ID, about an hour away from Paradise Akitas! I almost got one from that same litter! Beautiful pup!
My boy was 300 bucks from some sketch people in a hannaford parking lot. Pure bread for sure, hes a pain in the ass stubborn Akita but I absolutely love him. My boss bought his brother and had him professionally trained and he behaved better than mine. I've had like 4 dogs now and they've all been good but akita are a whole different story for training, lots and lots and lots and lots of PATCIENCE
Glad it worked out for you
In Missouri AKC champion show dogs cost about $2500 10 years ago. Never spent a dime on training (have always done it myself with every dog I have ever owned) and never neutered the males although I did spay the females after they went into 1 to 2 heats. As for pet insurance, it is a racket and i have never used it. Used to own chow chows that used to blow out stifle joints and need ACL and MCL surgeries in the form of tibilial plateau leveling osteotomies which used to cost about $3500 to $5000 per knee at the U or MO Veterinary College. As for bloat, I don't worry about it as undetected stage IV cancer is far more likely to kill your Akita then bloat is so long a you do not feed the dog bowls of dry kibble. Small meals and avoiding dry kibble as it swells in the stomach are the best ways to avoid bloat as well as avoiding raw foods and bones. Cooked rice and chicken and meat with supplements given in smaller more frequent meals are best with this breed. They eat like royalty and they eat a lot.
Put it this way, if you own horses and drive a BMW or Jaguar, then a Chow Chow or an America Akita will seem relatively affordable but nothing about an American Akita is cheap as just feeding it high quality food is very expensive. That said, American Akitas can be a very healthy breed and if the breeder bred for OFA and/or PennHip, orthopedic issues should be minimal.
I am not a fan of dry kibble as the FDA and DOA do a very poor job of inspecting pet food companies and their supply chains. Even Royal Canin and HIlls Science Diet will contain trace elements of rat poison, pesticides and herbicides which are known carcinogens. Plus dry kibble is the # 1 cause of bloat as are bones and raw foods.
That said, owning one or two American Akitas is not cheap but neither is owning a boat or a Jaguar automobile or several horses or joining a fancy country club or sending your kids to private school.
For young people or poor people, this is not the best dog for you. Too many people will watch this video and think they can make money with back yard breeding. I would never buy from anyone who is not a AKC registered breeder that actively shows their dogs.
Neutering a male American Akita is not generally advisable for temperament as it does not reduce aggression and it can lead to obesity and if done prematurely, it can cause bone plate issues in a slow growing breed that is not fully mature before 2 to 2.5 years. Neutering raises BMI and can increase the risk of certain types of cancers. Absent an enlarged prostate or testicular cancer or an undescended testicle, it is generally not necessary or desirable.
You can also avoid the need a crate and instead simply get a couple of baby gates if you need to keep the dog in certain areas at certain times.
Lastly I cook for my dogs because I raised by dog breeders who cooked for their AKC dogs 50 years ago. Chicken, beef, pork and rice and/or pasta with supplements and occasional servings of moist high quality medical food kibble (Royal Canin or Hill Science Diet) are all I feed my dogs. Most store bought Kibble is laced with pesticides and herbicides and it is often carcinogenic so I would recommend against relying only on supermarket or pet store acquired kibble. Dry kibble expands in the stomach and can cause bloat. Most pet food companies are profit driven and poorly regulated by the FDA and DOA and you are therefore much better off feeding your Akita fish with rice or meat or chicken or pork with rice which is what these dogs ate centuries ago in Japan.
In sum, there is nothing inexpensive about owning 1, let alone 2 American Akitas and horses, Chow Chows, tropical fish, birds, cats, chinchilla or any other number of pets. Think carefully before getting such a dog. I recommend home ownership a pre-requisite to owning such dogs because they need fenced yards. You also need to be a homebody with these dogs as most do not like being separated from their owners for even a few hours. So if you work from home on a farm, these are the perfect dog.
The rate of bloat in Akitas is about 1 in 5. Currently there is no legitimate scientific research to suggest its cause, so it's definitely a serious issue, and every Akita owner should do a prophylactic gastropexy as it is inexpensive and has minimal side effects.
I'd have to also disagree on insurance. We currently pay about $40/ month. That will be under $6k for the life span of the dog. The average cost of an ACL repair is about $4500. Insurance has already saved us about $2k this year.
I'm not sure why you think anyone would watch this video and think they could or should become a backyard breeder. We don't in any way condone unethical breeding.
@@TheAkitaLife I don't know where you got that clearly incorrect statistic but the the incidence of bloat is far less than 1 in 5. The real incidence of bloat has been estimated at 2.9 to 6.8 cases per 1,000 dogs which is far far less than the 20 percent figure your are promoting. Cancer is far more lethal to Akitas than bloat overall. While elderly dogs and sick dogs are more at risk of bloat, the risk of cancer in such dogs is 20 times greater than bloat. How do I know this, try taking the time to look at the stats our of academic veterinary college clinics. Avoiding kibble with soy as an ingredient is a good start and avoiding kibble altogether is also a good start. Dogs should be fed quality food as they age and fatty foods and bones should be avoided. Dogs like people develop digestive system issues as they age but gut bacteria and gut fermentation are typically the cause of rapid explosive gas in the gut so never feed your dog rancid meat or spoiled food or poor quality food and keep the quantity of food smaller and do not feed dogs in hot rooms where they are likely to drink more water. Keep dogs cool even in winter..
Many vets makes a good living performing unnecessary neutering and stapling the stomach to the rib cage as they do with cows. It is a racket based stoking fear in dog owners that bloat is much common than it really is. Vaccine resistant strains of parvo virus from coyote scat are a greater risk to most dogs than bloat. I would also not let your dog drink out of ponds, lake or puddles and these may contain bacteria that can populate the gut and increase the risk of bloat. Same for outdoor feeding wherein flies can land on the dog's food and leave bacteria on it. Foodborne illness in commercial pet foods is a much larger problem than people realize and the FDA and DOA expend very little resources on food safety. Quality control at many plants is non-existent and cheap ingredients to maximize profits are the norm with many companies.
Consider cooking for your dogs as you do yourself and of course know the signs of bloat and have a plan should it happen.
@@rf8481 Vets rarely recommend gastropexy for dogs that weigh less than 100lbs, which is a small fraction of the American dog population. To suggest its some kind of money making scheme is hilarious at best. Many hospitals don't even offer the procedure.
Hop on to any Akita community on the web and search for bloat and see how many people post every single month about losing their Akita to bloat, and it will confirm that 20% statistic which comes directly from VCA
The claims you've made here about food, bloat, cancer and insurance are not correct. If you have some peer review research to share I'd be happy to read it, but I literally write about Akitas for a living and have seen no such data.
@@TheAkitaLife I don't know why you persist in challenging my expertise in American Akitas. Your factoid comes from a web site with no footnotes or studies quoted and your anecdotal observations about forums and facebook groups are not scientific evidence.
What is peer reviewed scientific evidence is the percentages I quoted to you about the true incidence being not 20% but rather a 5% lifetime incidence of bloat in all large breeds with an marked increase in likelihood with age progression and chronic disease. Hence my comment about there being no manifest clinical need for prophylactic surgeries and my comment that commercial self-interest was driving certain vets to recommend such arguably unnecessary procedures.
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Incidence of and breed-related risk factors for gastric dilatation-volvulus in dogs
L T Glickman 1, N W Glickman, D B Schellenberg, M Raghavan, T L Lee
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PMID: 10638316 DOI: 10.2460/javma.2000.216.40
Abstract
Objective: To compare incidence of and breed-related risk factors for gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) among 11 dog breeds (Akita, Bloodhound, Collie, Great Dane, Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound, Newfoundland, Rottweiler, Saint Bernard, Standard Poodle, and Weimaraner).
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Animals: 1,914 dogs.
Procedure: Owners of dogs that did not have a history of GDV were recruited at dog shows, and the dog's length and height and depth and width of the thorax and abdomen were measured. Information concerning the dogs' medical history, genetic background, personality, and diet was obtained from owners, and owners were contacted by mail and telephone at approximately 1-year intervals to determine whether dogs had developed GDV or died. Incidence of GDV based on the number of dog-years at risk was calculated for each breed, and breed-related risk factors were identified.
Results and clinical relevance: Incidence of GDV for the 7 large (23 to 45 kg [50 to 99 lb]) and 4 giant (> 45 kg [> 99 lb]) breeds was 23 and 26 cases/1,000 dog-years at risk, respectively. Of the 105 dogs that developed GDV, 30 (28.6%) died. Incidence of GDV increased with increasing age. Cumulative incidence of GDV was 5.7% for all breeds. The only breed-specific characteristic significantly associated with a decreased incidence of GDV was an owner-perceived personality trait of happiness.
I agree. I stopped dry kibble when I was paying over $100.00 for a large bag, and then found out it had pesticides. I now cook my Akita all his meals. Go to Costco and get a $4.99 roasted chicken. I peel off all the skin and de bone it. 4 chickens is $20.00 an lasts a week. I then use a food processor ( $50.00) and grind up organic carrots, apples, cucumbers, etc.. and add that to his home cooked meal, along with organic brown rice. It costs me about $100.00 per month but far better than kibble. I do not remove my males testicles. My female I had her fixed. They do need socialization and a few walks. Make them "sit" before feeding them. Both my male and Akita puppies HATED their crates. So, I let them sleep on the floor which is what they preferred.
BEST VIDEO ON THIS THE BEST POINT IS THAT YOU LET PEOPLE KNOW IF THE COST OF THE PUPPY ALONE IS A CONCERN THEN YOU PROBABLY AREN'T PREPARED. MY BOY HAS ALREADY COSTED ME 5 GS AND HE IS ONLY 9 MONTHS. BUT BECAUSE OF CREATORS LIKE YOURSELF I WAS FULLY PREPARED LOVE MY BOY THANK YOU AGAIN. YOU MADE ADDING THIS ADDITION TO MY FAMILY STRESS FREE
Just celebrated his first birthday. Love this breed thanks again for sharing the knowledge.
Now owning our second Akita I started not to watch this video since I am already familiar with the costs, but glad I did as it was interesting to compare our costs with yours, especially vet insurance. It is interesting, our vet insurance has been rapidly rising and each year since year 5, now 8, I have received quotes and all were higher than what we have been paying until requesting a quote from Odie which is about $30.00 per month for their best plan. All your points in this video are true and this makes the video a must see for anyone considering a video, because so much of what you addressed are reasons far too many of these wonderful dogs wind up in shelters.
Its definitely best to shop around. Sounds like you found a plan that works!
I drove from Southern California to Missouri to pick up my new Akita puppy. He didn't want a crate so I didn't require it. Not much different than having a baby. Costs are high in the beginning, but gets less over time. I make my own food for the Akita. Organic meat, fruits and vegetables and organic rice. Ony costs maybe 40 bucks a month. WINNING!
Did you purchase from Kamikaze Akitas? How was your experience? I’m considering them
@@ThePurpleElephantt I purchased my Akita from TNT Akita's. They have now gone out of business. Make sure you get a good breeder and see the parents if possible.
We got our amazing 9 month old Akita - from Mizuki Akita - Rachelle is one of the most informed, caring breeder I have met, she to cares about their health, temperament etc. 2800 to 3500. We use NutriSource large puppy breed Turkey no grain. Akitas are a special breed I love 💕 your videos etc. It is expensive but so worth it, he is by far the smartest dog we have had. He has such a great personality- our boy is Shinju. Hugs!
Thank you! Give Shinju a pat on the head for me
We've been parents of 6 beautiful bears over the past 30 years, our cost for our "Blaze", is right in line with that beautiful bear "Haga". As one of the other post shared, that's where the fun starts, spoil them every day like it's there last !!!
Agreed completely!
Sound about right! I paid 1200 for my beautiful girl from a breeder in VA and I'm from mass. We've spent about 11000 on our first year. I did the benfield plan as well and I just got her the insurance you have while watching the video. 🙏🏽💯
Say hi to Peanut for me!
My parent brought akitas in 1986 dog for sale in the new york times from a couple in NYC the building did not allowed dogs he was 6monthes old paid 800 dollars very lucky back then he lived 14 years great dog life alone of work
I had 2gsd. Over the course of their lives 13yrs. I spent over 20 thousand at my vets. They both got typical problems of gsd and the cost over the last 2 yrs of their lives were financially crippling yet wouldve kept going if there was hope.
4 Akita's in over 40 yrs and never a crate and I have had great luck with them all medically. Good info for new Akita owners on this channel. Good Akitas can be found for 800 and up but you must do your homework. My present Kuro was 800. and hes a great dog and what a looker. Check out his channel. Not a show dog just a good farm dog.
i would really say almost any purebred type dog is going to be expensive. our first 2 akitas came from the shelter, 1 as a 2 month old puppy and the other was a little over a year. the other 2 we currently have, the female was $400 (half japanese and american akita) and the other now 3 month old male was $500. the best option may be to not forget about local classified ads, whice i got our current akitas. our female was the last of the litter and for some reason nobody wanted her, the male was the biggest from the litter but the litter itself was supposedly unexpected. (the males parents wer akc papered as well). anyway, in the end 2 dogs that needed a home now have one reguardless of the price, isint that what really matters.
Definitely, though Akita popularity is growing and the price seems to be going up.
My cost 1500$ , he was from exellent breeder. I have all papers and i payed all year insurance for him, plus vet service and food and other things for him . I want that he have best life ever and nothing is hard and expensive for him . He is my baby and i was very clear when i get him especially i was dog sitter before. My life is life with dog ; we are alone and we have long walkies around he have everything what he need.
I totally relate!
I guess I got a deal. AKC Akita puppy from show dog parents, $1500. As far as ongoing costs, it's not noticeably more than my 2 mutts. She doesn't eat much for being a 110 pound dog.
I'd say $1500 is pretty standard
This is very helpful but have you make how to train your Akita how to potty train them that would be very helpful if you want too
It's coming! We're aiming to ramp up the amount of videos we do this year!
We got our 4 month old, Kuma from an Akita rescue. He is a pure Japanese red brindle Akita. One of the most beautiful dogs I've ever seen. Every day we get strangers stopping to admite him. Save yourself a couple of grand and rescue an Akita. They are out there.
There's nothing wrong with adopting but supporting ethical breeders is important to maintaining the integrity of the breed.
Have 3 akitas, go through 35 pounds of food a week, not too forget the toppers to the meals. If meals not special they protest, lots of treats. Most have skin allergies so there's vet costs. Lost and akita in 2019 due to vkh, those vet costs 350 a month for meds. The sum of my story. Priceless. Still love them and would never change a thing. Love the breed. ❤
They are the best!
I payed $1050 for Prince... Got him from a farm in Pennsylvania!!!!
Were they registered with the Akita Club of America?
@@TheAkitaLife, I am from California. Bought my Akita from a professional breeder in the mid west for $3,500. He is not neutered and never will be. He is my pet and I will never show him. I will never feed kibble! Kibble is disgusting! I cook my dogs food of organic brown rice, Chicken, Beef and Wild caught ( never farmed) fish. I go to Costco and get a whole chicken for $5.00. I skin it and give him the meat sans bones. I give him water that has been through a filter. My dog is now age 5 and is in perfect health. He gets groomed every 5-6 months ($85.00) and lives mostly in the house with me. Summer time the a/c is on for him. In winter ( 40 - 50's) he likes to sleep outside. My backyard is 10,000 square feet of grass. I do not have insurance and never will. My dog is treated more like a child than a dog - meaning, I don't leave him alone all day. He gets a 60 min walk at night or early morning. I get compliments all the time on his beautiful coat. Before him, I had a female Akita ( long hair). She was a therapy dog. We visited Senior centers and worked with autistic children. She was a wonderful Akita. Both are/were socialized. I am not rich, but do own two Mercedes and a beautiful home. I put everything into my dog ( money. Time. Effort). I have no children and not married. My dog is treated very well. Everyone has their own lifestyle and budget. My one advice? NEVER feed your dog kibble. Get a food processor ( $50.00) and put in organic carrots, apples, cucumbers and maybe celery, and grind it up. Between the brown organic rice and chicken, beef or fish your dog will thrive. If you are on a budget, try canned sardines ( in water only) and give it two cans with some brown rice ( white is ok). Stop being a lazy person. STOP feeding your dog kibble!
@@workingoutguy To date there are no peer reviewed studies that demonstrate that kibble is unhealthy for dogs.
@@TheAkitaLife Really? You need a STUDY to prove to you kibble is harmful? Did you know that when Grandma told you hot chicken soup was good for your cold, it took THIRTY YEARS for a study to show she was correct? WHERE IS YOUR COMMON SENSE? But do not believe me and others who told you kibble is harmful to Haga. DO YOUR HOMEWORK. Research when kibble first came about. Research how many LAWSUITS against kibble manufacturers there are. Kibble contains pesticides, mouse and rat droppings, bugs, and ARSENIC. Please don't be another SHEEP. Be a LION. If you are going to have a podcast, you need to be responsible before you speak. You have already learned you would not cut off Haga's balls, if you had to do it over. If you do the research, you will say the same about kibble.
Thank you so much, this is very helpful. I also follow you on Instagram.
Thank you for your support!
Beautiful. Any Breeders out here do you recommend ? I’m in Massachusetts.
Yes, look up Meraki Akitas located in Pembroke, MA.
I love your video's, ik have one akita inu white 🥰 she is all for my 🥰
All white Akitas are a thing of beauty!
I have mother and daughter AKITAS and sadly they cannot see eye to eye no matter what we've tried . They have a territorial ego , at the end of the day they LOVE ❤️ my kids unconditionally!!!!
How did you find out about your akitas rectum problem? Mine tries to kick his like crazy sometimes but I don’t see anything there
You could actually see it as it was protruding. If you're concerned, the vet can do a rectal exam pretty easily.
@@TheAkitaLife ok thanks 🙏
One of my akita's had the same issue and had reoccurring a prolapsed rectum. we finally tracked down the issue to allergies to his food and medication
How do you know a trainer is reputable and responsible? I'm nervous about leaving my Akita with a stranger. Also, I live in a very rural environment where things are a drive away, not like right around the block. I would say my biggest complaint is the leash pulling. I hate the thought of a pinch collar or shock collar and really don't want to go there.
Read their Google reviews, discuss with them their training methods, ask them which difficult breeds they've worked with. If they don't have large breed/guard dog breed experience, i would pass.
Avoid trainers who are "positive only" as that is unlikely to work with an Akita.
I actually just filmed an interview with an expert trainer, that video will be up by thr end of this week!
Oh! I have two american akitas .one is wonderful on the leash and the other is a nightmare. I think I have to walk her more often. She is not used to other dogs. It's my fault, not hers
@@Nighthawk799 It's always a balance between genetics and training!
@@TheAkitaLife absolutely! I agree!
If you want a healthy Akita, don’t get it fixed and don’t get it over vaxxed. I’ve had two and the first one Kono lived to 15 and my second one Meeka lived until 16. Awesome dogs.
Yes, this breed is extremely sensitive when it comes to allergies, so you have to be careful with vaccinations. We get all the big ones like distemper and rabies, but usually skip lepto.
I got 9 month Akita which dog foods do you prefer?
We used Victor Purple bag when he was younger but he developed a chicken allergy so we switched to Purina Pro Plan Salmon
I payed around 8900.00 the first year for My boy and girl
Any animal is not cheap. Even free ones are expensive. It's never the cost of the animal it's the care after for years!
Great dogs listen worst then a child you have to be patient and spend money on them it worth it
I got my baby the bloat prevention surgery (age 15 months). It was $5500 with neuter. Please beware and make sure it's the endoscopic surgery.. They told us it was going to be that then when we were dropping us off they suddenly couldn't do it like that that they would do it with an "incision" WELL. That incision was THE FULL LENGTH OF HIS BELLY!! I was fuming!!! I fed him Billjac puppy for for almost 2 years. He wouldn't really eat so I made a mixture of cooked hamburger, gerber rice cereal and unsweetened coconut water, the Billjac food mixed well in that and I SPOON FED him for about 9 months lol. Now it's Hill's Metabolic Mobility (best dog food if you can afford it) $120 per thin bag.. I make a premix of hamburger, sweet potatoes, salt free chicken broth and oatmeal (easy in the instant pot)
PS My Akita is from a AKC registered breeder in Oklahoma. He was $1500 he's a Floridian now.. I keep the house 66 degrees all year round so go ahead and add that to the expense lol
WHOA that's really expensive for a gastropexy 🫣
I was one of the early Akita owners in the 80’s. No one knew what he was. I was inspired by my schoolmates brother who had one as well as Helen Keller’s story. I read every book, pre internet. And trained him and socialized him myself. He was an amazing dog. Not for the uninvolved or lazy owner. Owning a dog shouldn’t cost as much as a Rolex. I don’t care what breed. I didn’t t spend a penny on training or doggie daycare. This is millennial hooey. I fed him amazing food and gave him all of his shots myself. He went to the vet once a year and I groomed his nails and brushed him everyday. Brushed his teeth too. We were involved owners and didn’t go away as kids in our 20’s much. But we never boarded him and he traveled well. Don’t buy an Akita as a look at me dog. Not fair to the dog or anyone else.
It's not gooey to get assistance in training your dog. Not everyone has the same time, resources or skill sets.
Saw one advertised the other day for €400.
Good breeders don't need to advertise their dogs, they usually have a wait list.
@@TheAkitaLife true. I'm getting a new bull terrier tomorrow. Got him for cheap.
Where in New Hampshire do you live if you dont mind saying
Central
My akita husky mix was £500
Was the woman who had the sire Mrs Carmean from summit Akitas in Illinois Was the sire biggie? That’s where my dog came from. I drove 5 hours to get him 300 bucks from Champion blood lines. didn’t want him cuz his ears weren’t standing up but they did stand up he’s 10 now.
Jeez, Haga is beautiful but he was a ridiculously cute as a puppy. All akita pups are, but Haga...wow.
Haha thank you, and we agree!
1 other thing. What is the color combo you call this
Brown, black, white haha
I am use to $$$ for Rotties- tired of all the illnesses in that breed, (rotties all my life), I fell upon a rescue Pit/Akita puppy. Yah a Pit sized Akita basically till you look him in the eyes and those Egyptian eye-lined eyes with an Akita body and fur. Most my Rotties ended up to be over $12,000 dogs including their cremation, and all were rescues! LOL!!!!! So plan ahead! (RAW Cow Heart is cheap and a great treating and DRIED HEART for training meat-CHEAP TOO!) All dogs have their downside issues, but it is all the good things that you can bring out in them and win over the negatives- plus they bring out the best in us as well! BE good- SLM (castration is best after the 2nd year, they get all the benefits of the Hormones to make the dog robust in stature, I don't do this procedure but it has merit.) Being US Army Retired living out in the country, my dogs go where I go so I have the luxury of being DAD 24/7. You can have everything but if not time- get a stuffed animal and enjoy your freedom alone, hounds like these will not do well learning about life with humans on their own. They will make DOG decisions, and that usually does not go well for them, OR YOU!.
My Akita did get bloat cost $5,000.00 and she did get an autoimmune disease
I'm so sorry you had to go thru that
Paid 900 for my male he will be a year next month.
Let the expenses begin!
I was blessed with my Benji for free from my rich boss lol 😂
My God we r getting ripped off in Australia they are between 4 to 5 thousand !!!!!
That's expensive!
@@TheAkitaLife ABSOLUTELY 💯
How much money does a Japanese cost? Does the state in which you live influence? Regarding the price, or laws? I ask from Spain, greetings Bro
Typically Japanese Akita Inu are more expensive here in the US because they are more rare and there are fewer breeders.
It seems like there are quite a few breeders in some regions of Europe like Poland. Not sure what the situation in Spain is.
I've heard of champion dogs in Japan going for $75,000!
Found Akita Inu brindle breeder in Wisconsin
Your not going to find one in the states.
@@carsondouglas8600 My Japanese brindle Akita was $1,400 with pedigree, lineage of show winning ancestors, AKC, microchipped and 2 year warranty from breeder.
@@boyz350ful im not into show dogs. They are bred for looks. I have a brindle and white female and she is great guard dog.
50 bucks a month for dog food? Thats it? Ha...i spend near that just for a 40lb per bag for my Akita and that's purina one true instinct beef n bison and that lasts about 3 weeks..n weighs 120lbs
$1600 5 yrs ago.
That's a reasonable price!
Why has no one began breeding the stubbornness out of the Akita?
Why should they?
An arm and a leg or I'm Van Gogh
How much does pet insurance cost? How expensive can that get?
We pay about $45/month for it
I almost got one for 300 dollars
I'd be very hesitant to buy a dog for that price.
@@TheAkitaLife well it was for pickup
Does haga like sitting by the window?
Yep it's his favorite spot
My puppy cost us 5000
I have two American Akitas. $3k each. Love them to death. They eat like horses though😅
all puppies cost the same.
1000 dollars? To get bowl and crate . U wolly.
U wot m8?
@@TheAkitaLife never mind
If you can not train your own dog and can not feed them real food dont get a dog and dont spread wrong onfo to inexperienced dog owners
C'è gente checon tutti quei soldi ci fa campare una famiglia. Secondo te solo i ricchi possono permettersi un cane. Mi dici come fanno tutti i clochard i senza tetto ad avere anche 2 o 3 cani??? Al cane bisogna dare affetto e non il superfluo. P.s. Conosco gente che comprato un cane da conoscenti per 300 euro che stanno benissimo e conosco chi ha comprato un cucciolo con pedigreè e gli è morto dopo pochi mesi.
Pure bred doesn't mean "Well bred." There are plenty of people selling pure bred dogs who shouldn't be breeding.
@@TheAkitaLife But I didn't write this. I talked about money for the purchase of the dog and maintenance plus more. you went off topic.
@@GANDALF-ml7ck I had to translate your comment, so I responded to what the translation gave me.
@@TheAkitaLife Ok then I'll translate what I wrote into English for you: There are people who make a family of us with all that money. In your opinion, only the rich can afford a dog. Can you tell me how all homeless clochards manage to have even 2 or 3 dogs??? The dog must be given affection and not the superfluous. P.S. I know people who bought a dog from acquaintances for 300 euros who are doing very well and I know who bought a puppy with a pedigree and died after a few months.
@@GANDALF-ml7ck First let's be clear about something: You are not the arbiter of what my opinion is. It is not my opinion that only the rich can have dogs. Never in my video do I make such a claim, I simply outline the expenses incurred for my dog. That's it. Do with that information what you will.
Secondly, my original comment apparently DOES pertain to yours, which is to say, just because a dog has a "pedigree" doesn't mean its well bred, thus why it's possible for a dog with a pedigree to die prematurely. Part of ethical breeding is screening the applicants who want to buy a puppy.
Here in the US animal shelters routinely euthanize dogs because they are over run with animals and cannot care for them all. How do these animals end up there? People buying pets they can't afford, and then surrendering the pet to the shelter.
Or you could just go with a $1200 akita and not get caught up in all this hype...
Please don't get a dog.
@@TheAkitaLife I raise a variety of animals and the constant campaign of brainwashing expenses IS the same reason why pet pharma is just as big as human pharma.
God speed!
@@TheBryanyingst that's scary. I feel bad for the animals.
@@TheAkitaLife Of course you would! Gotta keep your prices up!!!!
Dude why don't you just post what your expense was,not what people will be looking at. This will make sure nobody gets an Akita 🤷🏼♂️.
Maybe you should watch the video before leaving stupid comments.
@@TheAkitaLife yes that was a really stupid comment. Better if he doesn't get an akita. He will be outsmarted by the dog😄
I got my Pashabear so randomly as I was shopping for cockerpoo’s lol and right at that precise moment when a friend of mine randomly calls asking I want to buy a dog! “What dog” I asked she showed me in video call and off I was going to see himthey said no pressure about half way I made up my mind not to take him on, got there and I kind of got talked into it as my concern of wanting to go for a long break back as been many years I haven’t gone so when my friends says she will help me and have him at her house over that period but I realised that was bad idea before we walked the dog back to her house eek😮 soo I was very nervous of this decision that suddenly in have a bear in the back of my car! Hahaha. Ooooh very. Nervous today is day 8 and we have been every where with from. Not going out sat in flat but so lonely I have been. Now I have such a good companion and you know we was sat in my garden under the moonlight and I live in the country UK AMAZING PLACES FORESTS RIVERS. OH HE IS SURE HOME!
I called him to come in and he was laying on the grass he propped his head up and just looked like why go in it’s wonderful out here hahhaa
And I left the door open and he never ran off as he has been doing but I have only tried that at late night so no cars round here nor people out. Still scared me he may get hit by a car 😢
But as I say...
I said “you’re happy here aren’t you?”
Oooooo bless him he got up had a little scuffle in play then he leaned up against me and was getting all soppy!
Then I went in and he was in very same place waiting for and he charged then with his giant paw came to a halt and Scarpered of all silly round the island decking I have in middle of garden it was such a good feeling as pra having my new buddy I was so depressed never left the house ❤
So my point is that happiness is priceless and every penny is worth paying for his well keep!
We’re in love hahahahahahaha
Wow I just looked at all I typed in last message an boooiiii I can talk hahhahahaha. Much love to you all Xx x x. Akita’s for ever! If ever in UK GIVE ME SHOUT LOL😂
You are making mad mistakes SMH
Dang, you really showed me!