OMG, I just saw the biggest dog I've ever laid eyes on

GoneButNotForgotten · ‎03-29-2020

It was an American Akita and it's HUGE: if it's an ounce un 150 lbs. I'll eat my hat. I had to go pick up my car from getting repaired and there he/she/it was, all sprawled out on the floor, sound asleep.

I just read up on American Akitas and boy, that's one dog I wouldn't want to ****** off!

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

@GoneButNotForgotten They have a reputation for not having really sunny dispositions. I'm surprised they'd have one hanging out at a business.

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GoneButNotForgotten · ‎03-29-2020

I'm just glad it was asleep and took no notice of me.

On the other hand, it may be so used to being in that kind of environment, and/or been so well trained, that it's not real aggresive.

But I still would give it a wide berth.

Trix · ‎03-16-2010

Akitas are one of the most beautiful dogs to me. Their features look small for such a big head, but it makes their faces interesting. They are good dogs with their family. Most experienced breeders would only recommend them to experienced dog owners who have a big fenced yard or plenty of property for the dog to exercise in. They don't socialize well outside their family and are not a good choice for a city apartment dweller, who would have to take the dog out in crowded areas with too many people and other dogs around.

ECBG · ‎01-08-2011

@GoneButNotForgotten wrote:
I'm just glad it was asleep and took no notice of me.

On the other hand, it may be so used to being in that kind of environment, and/or been so well trained, that it's not real aggresive.

But I still would give it a wide berth.

@GoneButNotForgotten I'm sure the dog was sweet or they wouldn't have wanted the liability.

maximillian · ‎03-12-2010

Beautiful dogs, but as others have pointed out, they can be aggressive and I would not trust them. On one occasion they may appear very calm; then with the same person, next encounter, the dog may be aggressive for no apparent reason. I love dogs and have owned many over the years, but take my word for it, some breeds are unreliable.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

On the other hand, it may be there as a guard dog, if needed. So it's likely very well-trained.

kjae · ‎07-24-2012

Interesting to read comments on Akitas. Our beautiful boy passed away a year ago. He found my daughter at her apartment door in college and he was about a year old. He was an Akita Inu (Japanese, not American) weighing only 87 pounds. The sweetest dog to all. All of the vets loved him. A true character. He lived to be 14. We had 3 cats He would romp with our little Maltese and chase the cats. I miss my baby.

Not at all like some of you have described Akitas to be. He was loving, playful, mischievous, and loyal. Never aggressive.

Travone · ‎10-14-2016

Your post reminded me of a dog that lives in our neighborhood. I don't know what kind it is, but the first time I saw it, I was scared to death. I walk early in the moring well before the sun comes up. I was walking one day and saw this huge monster. I swear I thought it was a black bear. But no, it was the biggest dog I ever saw being walked by its owner. Scared me to death.