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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 756 Boogie
Boogie is an absolutely gorgeous girl that is in urgent need of a new home.
Aged aprox 3 - 4yrs,Boogie based in the Huddersfield area and is kept outside on a chain, essentially purchased as a deterrent this gorgeous girl is anything but a guard dog, our assessor found her to be a big puppy dog who happily sat whilst her body ears teeth and eyes were checked!
Having not had a great deal of socialising Boogie is not able to be placed with same sex dogs but could potentially live with a laid back male.
This not so little lady likes to jump up for kissess so older dog savvy kids only please!
Boogie is an urgent dog, and looks a little bit scruffy at the moment.. nothing a good bath and groom wouldnt sort out so please dont over look her - get in touch if she is the one for you
JAWT 806 - Keeta
Keeta is an adorable lady of seven years old. She is not destructive in the house and has a high level of training. She is great with children and could live with a neutered male. She walks well on the lead, although she does show excitement when seeing other dogs but soon calms down with a calm handler.
Keeta fully charmed our assessor and we are sure she will do the same in her new forever home. If Keeta is the perfect match for your family then please get in touch.
JAWT 391 - Raffa
Meet Raffa, he is 3 years old based in the Midlands area.
He can not live with other dogs or cats but is used to dog savvy children. Raffa had been previously adopted but has been let down through no fault of his own, he now desperately needs to secure his own forever home.
He loves a good fuss and is a playful boy too.
Please get in touch if you think you could offer Raffa a loving secure home.
JAWT 719 - Loki
Loki is a lovely natured young boy based in Gloucestershire. He currently lives with young children so would make an ideal family companion. Loki has lived with other dogs previously so could live with a well mannered female pending introductions.
He seeks a home through no fault of his own, he is just under a year old at the moment.
If you would like more information on Loki please get in touch. We are looking for a foster home hopefully who can help out at short notice.
JAWT 792 - Miya
Meet Miya, 4 years old and currently in Cleveland. She needs to secure a new home as her owner is due to leave for work commitments abroad.
She does not show aggression to other dogs so may be able to live with a well mannered boy. Not used to cats though, older children also as she can be quite bouncy.
She is a sweet natured girl who has a basic level of training but could do with a good exercise routine and a home willing to spend time with her. For more information please get in touch.
JAWT 775 - Akira
Akira is around 8 years old and currently based in Fife.
He is looking for a new home through no fault of his own. He was adopted previously through JAWT but now his owners situation has changed meaning he is not getting the time and attention he deserves.
He is best being the only furry in the household also and is not used to young children. Akira was not treated very well before previously coming through JAWT so we are looking for another loving patient home for him.
For more information please get in touch.
Jawt 779 Leo
Leo is a gorgeous boy aged just 2yrs and based in the Warrington area, he is neutered but will require his inoculations restarting in his new home.
Leo is a fantastic all rounder, he currently lives with a toddler so could quite happily live in a family home, he is also good with female dogs and lives to play so could potentially live with a laid back female pending careful introductions.
Leo is such a gentle laid back boy he loves nothing more than snuggling up to you! He is being rehomed through no fault of his own.. If he is the boy for you please get in touch