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Akita Behaviour & Temperament
While everyone who breeds or buys dogs probably agrees they want dogs with "good" temperaments, exactly what that means is left to the imagination more often than not. Read this great Article by Sherry E Wallis for some interesting opinions.
Progressive Retinal Atrophy - PRA
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is an inherited condition known to occur in many breeds of dogs. The initial onset of disease occurs at different ages in different breeds of dogs. Dogs with PRA gradually lose eyesight due to degeneration of the retina. There is no treatment for PRA.
Sebaceous Adenitis
Sebaceous Adenitis is a hereditary autoimmune skin disease whose mode of Inheritance is believed to be simple autosomal recessive, requiring a single Defective gene from both sire and dam. SA is not sex linked. A genetic disease of this type cannot be cured, but can be treated and most definitely can be bred away from.
Understanding Sebaceous Adenitis
Sebaceous Adenitis (SA) is a skin disease appearing most frequently in young adult dogs. For reasons currently unknown, sebaceous glands become inflamed and may eventually be destroyed leading to progressive loss of hair.
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome
The correct name for this disease in dogs is Uveo-Dermatological Syndrome or UDS, but because of the strong similarity to an auto-immune disease in humans it is more often known as VKH (VKH being the initial letters of the three scientists Vogt, Koyanagi and Harada who discovered the disease in humans).
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Some of our Akitas currently looking for new homes.
JAWT 509 - CJ
CJ is a handsome young chap of 3 years old currently based in Salford.
He is being rehomed due to a change in his owners work commitments, leaving him alone for long periods and she does not feel he is receiving the attention he deserves.
He`s an excitable boy, loves to play and has basic command knowledge. He will pull to begin with on walks but soon settles in to heel again.
He is a friendly boy, but he does not like other dogs or cats. He has never lived with children and due to his excitable nature we would only consider a home with dog savvy older children.
Suki is a mild mannered lady of 7 years old who is currently based in Sheffield. She is seeking a new forever home due to the impending immigration plans for her current owners.
Although she has lived with other dogs, we feel she needs to be the only dog in the household. She is used to children of varying ages also. Suki likes a fuss and is very gentle when taking treats etc.
Could you offer a forever home to this girl? Please get in touch if you can.
JAWT 576 Millie
Millie is a gorgeous girl of just 2 yrs old.
She has a good level of training and loves meeting new dogs on walks, however she can not live with other dogs as she likes to be the only furry in the home.
Millie is neutered and is based in Berkshire and is currently in foster care could she be the one for you? please get in touch.
JAWT 592 - Sasha
Wow! This GORGEOUS girl is around 3 years old and saved from being put to sleep in a pound in Ireland. She is safe and based in foster care in Oswestry.
She has been a loving affectionate girl to all who have met her from when she was in the pound, moved to boarding kennels, transported over till here in foster. She loves to play but she adores a real good fuss.
She is proving to be good around other dogs, untried with cats and no young children due to lack of history! More information will follow as she settles in her foster home but she does need a home of her own. Potentially with a male companion too.
JAWT 557 Tan
Well have you ever seen such a gorgeous lad in all your life!
Tan is a handsome hunk of 10yrs young, based in Port Talbot, and we say young as he is like a spring lamb so please dont let his age put you off!
He is an ansolute darling with an excellent level of training, currently living with a female akita Tan is being rehomed through no fault of his own. described as the most laid back boy our assessor has ever met he loves having baths and his teeth brushed! his health is in tiptop condition and he really needs a home quite urgently
Tan which is welsh for fire im told is a good boy but unsure of small furries, he is also afraid of fireworks Tan needs to be out of his home urgently.. if you can help please get in touch
JAWT 521 - Keera
Keera is a lovely girl of around 5 years old currently boarded in kennels in the Newcastle upon Tyne area.
She has not lived with other dogs or children although has found a male akita friend in the kennels who makes her smile and wag her tail. She had been with her owner all of her life sadly no longer wanted due to the arrival of a baby.
Keera was always fine with strangers coming into her house and she travels well also.
She can be a little apprehensive when first meeting people but is a very friendly girl soon after.
If you would like more information on Keera, please get in touch!
JAWT 584 Vito
This gorgoeus boy is just 13 months old and finds him self in need of a new home through no fault of his own.
Vito is based in the Derby area and coming from a family home, is used to young children and could potentially live with the correct female pending careful introductions.
Vito is neutered & upto date with his vaccinations, he is loveable friendly boy who adores playing with toys, especially his boy. Good basic obedience level of training and eager to learn. Not tested around cats, but good with children, other dogs etc making him a great candidate for a family home.
He is friendly with people coming into the home and a gentle boy around food, especially when taking treats.
Could you have a Vito shaped hole in your home? If so get in touch!