Akita Inu
The reason the Akita Inu supposedly exists in the U.S. is thanks to Helen Keller. In 1938 she was given two of them as gifts from the Japanese government. Just a year later, they were a standard edition to dog shows across the U.S. Akitas are known to be great family dogs, very kind and super intelligent. But, they can be very suspicious of others, and distrust many, if not all strangers other than their owners. It is very unlikely that they will be tricked into something they don’t want to do as they are extremely independent dogs. Although they are trainable, they will often ignore commands that they deem unfitting or unjust. Sounds like you’ve got another teenager on your hands!
Akita Inu
English Setter
Hundreds of years of hunting and human companionship attribute to the English Setter’s intellect. This field dog is bred to track and hunt foxes, combining their intelligence and heightened smelling sense to figure out where small prey have gone. English Setters are known for their energetic nature, and for their amicable, people-friendly temperament. This breed will thrive best in an environment where they are given loads of attention, and where their playfulness is acknowledged. English Setters are often referred to as “Gentleman by Nature”, although they also do have a mischievous and strong-willed side to them.
English Setter