Do you think Japanese Akitas and American Akitas should be recognized as two separate breeds or the same? I’ve seen arguments for both but I always leaned towards separating them because I think they’re quite different.
Do you think Japanese Akitas and American Akitas should be recognized as two separate breeds or the same? I’ve seen arguments for both but I always leaned towards separating them because I think they’re quite different.

Do you think Japanese Akitas and American Akitas should be recognized as two separate breeds or the same? I’ve seen arguments for both but I always leaned towards separating them because I think they’re quite different.

Considering Cardigan & Pembroke Corgis are separate breeds, I think it would only make sense.  American style Akitas originated from the original Akita Inus during WWII. There was an unfortunate wartime government order for all non-military dogs to be culled.…

I have a 9yo mutt who probably has some setter and/or runner breed genes. Her face looks a lot like that collie+setter from the last guess the breed, but she’s short-haired and more aerodinamic/skinnier. While she’s very obedient when off-leash, I have trouble bc she wants to say ‘hi’ to every dog we meet at the beach AND she’s an explosive runner. No dangerous incidents so far bc she is super friendly but knows when she isn’t liked, but some small breed onwers frown at me sometimes. Any tips?

I would only allow her off leash where it is acceptable. If it isn’t a dog beach, then she should be on a leash. If it is a dog beach, and she is being friendly, then she is fine.  You…