Hubby Wants A Male Akita

**anna_66** · 03-19-2006, 09:52 AM

Robin I know how much you'd love to have another puppy because you want every puppy you see

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

PS I better be the first one to know if you do get one though

**KYS** · 03-19-2006, 09:58 AM

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!

**Cincy'sMom** · 03-19-2006, 10:50 AM

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!

**lizbud** · 03-19-2006, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by KYS

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!

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.

**RobiLee** · 03-20-2006, 07:58 PM

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.