Posts Tagged ‘ Akita Inu ’

Ten Best Breeds For Guard Dogs: American Akita

March 29, 2011
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One of the most beautiful dogs in the world, the American Akita is a great choice for guard dogs. Considered a new breed in the United States, the Akita is quickly rising in popularity as a pick for both a family pet and as home security. Descendant from the Akita Inu, this breed has...

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The Story of Hachiko

March 28, 2011
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While doing research on guard dogs, I stumbled upon the story of Hachiko and decided it was worth putting on the site. Hachiko was an Akita Inu that lived for twelve years in Japan. He was brought to Tokyo in 1924 by his owner, Hidesaburo Ueno. Hidesaburo was an agriculture professor at the University...

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March Dog Breed Profile: American Akitas

March 10, 2011
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Guard Dog Breeds Starting in March, I will now start to profile different breeds of dogs that I feel make good guard dogs.  There is a lot of misinformation out there on what qualifies as a guard dog and I think it comes down to what the individual dog trainer wants from their guard...

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  • Vets push pets to help with cancer research January 30, 2012
    Leading Texas veterinarians are mobilizing to enlist pets in the testing of experimental cancer therapies, a potential benefit to not just dogs and cats but people. […]
  • Chicken jerky tied to mystery illnesses in dogs November 21, 2011
    Chicken jerky treats may be to blame for dozens of new reports of mysterious illnesses and some deaths in dogs, health officials warn. At least 70 dogs have reportedly been sickened this year after eating chicken jerky products imported from China. […]
  • Ugliest-dog owner: ‘We love her just like she is’ June 25, 2011
    Yoda's short tufts of hair, protruding tongue and long, seemingly hairless legs were enough to earn her the World's Ugliest Dog title at a Northern California fair. Her owner told TODAY she loves her prize-winning pooch's ugly mug. […]
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    Rover and Fluffy are unlikely to raise kids' risk of developing pet allergies, and could lower them, according to a new 18-year-long study. […]
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