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Originally Posted by Zevo
Ya, Akitas seem to generally be good with people but they don't get along well with other dogs. I don't remember the last time I heard about an Akita attacking a person but they sure can be aggressive with other animals.
Pitbulls are the one breed I'm starting to be leary of. I still don't support an all out ban though as there is too much potential for "while were at it we might as well ban this breed and this breed and...."
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No thats not the case. They will bite whoever. Especially kids. In Japan they used to use them as babysitter and they are totally protective of it's own family. They will bite other kids if they perceive them to be a danger to it's owners kids.
One of the people in the dog park by my house was bitten as kid by his friend's akita. they were just playing tag, a little rough but the akita thought he was attacking his friend.
Also my friend's akita bit 2 people because they accidentally stepped on his tail or paw. and he bit someone else too.
Mind bottling the Japanese would use them as babysitters but they are extremely loyal to their owners and would NEVER bite anyone in their family. Which is good if they are watched over. Unlike pitbulls who seem to bite anyone they want to.
That said i would NEVER leave my 17lb shiba with any of my kids alone. Just play it safe.