If you are thinking About getting an Akita, here are some things you may need to know. The Akita is a very large breed of dog. Most of them reaching over 100pounds. So if you do decide to get an Akita, you will need a rather large place to keep the dog.
	These dogs are a fairly gentle, nice type of breed. They will remain aloof around strangers, however. A good thing about these dogs is that they do not bark often. It is very rare to hear an Akita bark.
	These dogs like to have a lot of fun in the mud so will need to be groomed often. An Akitas colors are white, brindle, or pinto. The size of a male dog is usually about 26-28 inches. Females are usually about 24-6 inches.
	These dogs will more than likely not get along with any other dogs you may have at home.  They are very protective and will stop at nothing to claim their territory. Female Akitas are generally smaller and more quiet. The female Akitas also have less tendency to roam in search of romance. But males can be very beautiful dogs.
	Akitas can make very beautiful show dogs. If you can raise An Akita to become a very good show dog, you are very lucky. Akitas can be worth a lot of money if they are trained right. Akitas have been in shows for a very long time.
	Ask the seller which kind of puppy food you should buy.  Most Akita puppies should probably stay on the same diet until they are a little bit older. There are a bunch of different kinds of foods to choose from. Chances are, you will find at least one kind your dog will like! Also, make sure to feed your puppy at the same time every day. And make sure not to encourage your dog to eat table scraps.
	When choosing your puppy, make sure you find an out-going, energetic puppy.  You might not want the biggest puppy and most of the time the runt of the litter is very timid and shy. Those are some tips on choosing your Akita.