Akita Adults
Breed Size: Average Height 24"to 28" inches Average Weight 65 to 130# lbs
The Akita is a striking breed who is a large, powerful, alert, well-balanced dog with much substance and heavy bone. They have a deep muzzle, small triangular eyes, erect ears, and a large single or double curled tail. The Akita's head is triangular and their jaws are large and powerful. Akitas are renowned for their fierce love, loyalty and obedience to their owners. Akitas are the largest of the Japanese Spitz-type breeds and have webbed feet, which makes them very strong swimmers. The Akita, or Shishi Inu as they are sometimes called, are of the Northern type breeds in which they have a distinct tail curled over the back. The Japanese bred them as a fighting dog with a great temperament. They need space and should not be confined. They are very devoted to their families, and are a brave and courageous breed. Akitas are very intelligent and are for the most part obedient, but may have an independent and curious streak once in a while. They do not like being bored, and should be mentally and physically stimulated every day. If they get bored they tend to get noisier and less obedient, but they simply need attention from the owner they are so devoted to.
The Akitas are loyal and courageous companions that are affectionate with their own families but wary of strangers. Akitas make excellent guard dogs though they are usually good natured and quiet. They can also be stubborn at times and require socialization in order to get along with a range of people. Akitas are also an active, independent, dignified, and bold breed though they may be aggressive toward other dogs. Akitas are very smart, courageous and inquisitive. They tenacious and devoted to family, playful, quiet and attentive. They are also quite obedient, but if they are bored they may get less obedient and less quiet as time goes on. They can be stubborn and must be shown what to do in order to do it, they do not like being forced. Akita's will protect family children, but may be apprehensive of other children.They are good with family pets if socialized when they are young.
The Akitas are loyal and courageous companions that are affectionate with their own families but wary of strangers. Akitas make excellent guard dogs though they are usually good natured and quiet. They can also be stubborn at times and require socialization in order to get along with a range of people. Akitas are also an active, independent, dignified, and bold breed though they may be aggressive toward other dogs. Akitas are very smart, courageous and inquisitive. They tenacious and devoted to family, playful, quiet and attentive. They are also quite obedient, but if they are bored they may get less obedient and less quiet as time goes on. They can be stubborn and must be shown what to do in order to do it, they do not like being forced. Akita's will protect family children, but may be apprehensive of other children.They are good with family pets if socialized when they are young.
Timberline Paws Breeding Males
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Zeus is our friendly giant. He is a very large male with a wonderful personality. |
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Tucker the newest member of our Akita family. He comes from the same home as Ace and we are excited to have him. He is extremely laid back and easy going.
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Ace : We are saddened to say we lost Ace in the spring of 2014, but wanted to leave him on the website as he is the father/grandfather to a couple of our females. He was an amazing dog with the sweetest of personalities. He had a champion bloodline and was shown in the show circuit for a couple of years before he came to Timberline Paws.
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Females
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Lady Elizabeth, She has a very quiet and loving demeanor. She is fawn in color with a beautiful black overlay. Her wonderful personality and striking appearance is very impressive. |
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Lady Isabella is red/white with a black mask. Issy is full of energy and is always looking for her next adventure. She is the daughter of Ace and will carry on his bloodline.
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Jasmine - Sugar, Spice, and everything nice. She is our long haired Akita who is Championed sired. Her Dam is also Championed sired. She has been OFA preliminary (GOOD). She has that wonderful personality that is a trait of the longer haired Akita's. |
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Wildfire, Full of ambition and lots of energy. Her loving and caring nature has captured all our hearts. She will also carry Ace's bloodline as Lady Isabella is her mom.
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Miss Annie, The newest member of our Akita family. She is loyal and loving. Always quick to give anyone or thing attention.