Recent content by Andym107

I agree - any large breed is a quarter way to death row without any history. Rotties and Akita's are half way there. The added problem is that people don't let their dogs growl when unhappy. Where do they go next if they can't express themselves? Well they bite. I am happy for my dog to let me...

Sorry if Icame on strong with you, but I do read so much nonsense about different breeds. I have to say that I would be cautious about taking on any rehomed dogs, particularly large, powerful ones. I suspect that your reply had that in mind. Would I want a rescued Akitain my home? Not with other...

I agree with most of what you say and agree that there are an increasingly large number of people looking for status dogs, with which I agree and that is not good for any breed. As for their origin,I was replying to an earlier post with yours. In terms of dog bites, yes there are a...

I know. But the same misinformation is still on the web - people will still read it - as did I.

In which case the reply should be honest and balanced.

I get fed up with the ill informed and frankly sensationalist nonsense spouted by so-called 'experts'. To start with facts. Akita's (of which there are two distinct breeds), the American Akita and the Japanese Zkita inu. They were not bred for, or used as fighting dogs, but as a hunting dog and...