Engyo
Prince of Dorkness!
I have 2 current Akitas, and had 4 former ones.
Akitas are intelligent and highly protective, and not too active. They are, however, highly dog-agressive, and will boss you if you don't take and keep control. They have long coats, and do shed. They bark very little, preferring to "talk". They are also big, averaging 100+ pounds. They are great in cold climates; in hot ones, they will stay in the A/C all day. In 16 years, no one has ever bothered my home with 1 or more Akitas living there at various times.
Akitas are intelligent and highly protective, and not too active. They are, however, highly dog-agressive, and will boss you if you don't take and keep control. They have long coats, and do shed. They bark very little, preferring to "talk". They are also big, averaging 100+ pounds. They are great in cold climates; in hot ones, they will stay in the A/C all day. In 16 years, no one has ever bothered my home with 1 or more Akitas living there at various times.