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Akita
Dignified Japanese guardian. Deeply loyal to family, suspicious of strangers and other dogs.
β Strengths
- Quiet, dignified presence
- Devoted family protector
- Tolerates being alone better than most
! Things to consider
- Not recommended for novice owners
- Same-sex dog aggression common
- Heavy shedder
Trait profile
- Size
- 8
- Energy level
- 5
- Trainability
- 5
- Shedding
- 9
- Barking
- 3
- Friendliness
- 4
- Good with kids
- 5
- Good with other pets
- 3
- Alone tolerance
- 6
- Grooming needs
- 5
- Drool
- 4
- Health robustness
- 6
- Allergy-friendly
- 1
- Longevity
- 5
- Affordability
- 4