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Robin I know how much you'd love to have another puppy because you want every puppy you see:p
I have to admit I'm surprised that your the one holding him back, never thought you'd be able to do it!
I know you'll do whatever is best for you and your family. Tough decision...Good Luck:D
PS I better be the first one to know if you do get one though:p;):D
Robin,
Akita pups are so adorable!
If you do decide to add a male Akita to your household.
I would do your research VERY carefully on breeders and ask around
for breeders who breed a softer dog known with great
personalities. Watch for a long time how the pups interact
with each-other too. (Truly reputable show breeders will gladly give you
the information on whom they believe breeds a softer Akita.)
Katie is dog dominant and not dog aggressive.
Just be prepared what ever you decide!
What a tough decision!! It is always scary to make that leap to bring another animal in ( or at least it was for us). But as someone else said, it was easier to go from 2-3 then from 1-2.
I understand your concerns, not just becuase of a male akita, but becuase of the dynamics between any dogs. I think if you got a puppy, and were prepared to do a lot of training, both with the puppy and to work the three together, you will be in great shape.
Good luck with whatever you decide!
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Originally Posted by KYS
Good advice. :) I'd also want to see & meet the dam & sire. Might
give you a better idea on Charlie's personality. He is a gorgeous pup. :)
Thanks for the support and info everyone. Karen(kys) we will definitely be looking for the right breeder if the time comes. Just wanted to point out that I don't even know if this will happen. Alden has just been doing alot of talking. Also, Charlie is not the pup that we would be getting. He was a pup that we met at the Pet Expo. He is exactly what Alden is looking for and of course he got the name of the breeder..lol.
Anna, just like you I am surpirsed that it is me that is holding him back. I find it hard to believe myself. I can't believe that when it comes to this decision that the practical side of me is kicking in. With the way I feel about dogs you would think I would be going.."yea, yea, lets do it!" What is wrong with me?!...LOL.
I am impressed with Charlie. I adore Akitas and I am the proud owner of one. Good luck when the time comes!
Oh that little puppy is so cute! :) I sure hope you do adopt him!
What a handsome pup, i have 3 dogs also the more the better im sure he would fit right in ,your other two would adore him im sure