Hi-

my wife and I are thinking about getting a dog, and are currently
considering an Akita. (for all you who warn about training, this will
not be a problem).

My main issue is that my parents own an Affenpinscher (think like a
black cat dog..... best way to describe it).

After reading lots of stuff on Usenet about Akitas being dog
unfriendly dogs, and bearing in mind, one bite or snap would kill the
affenpinscher, do you think we could train our Akita to become friends
with the affenpinscher? The affenpinscher is a bitch, seems very well
tempered.

I've read that akitas are dog hating dogs, but do you think it could
get on with an affenpinscher (we're talking a really small one
here...)?

We'd obviously train the akita as much as possible....

On 20 Sep 2004 18:53:19 -0700 Jim whittled these words:
My main issue is that my parents own an Affenpinscher (think like a
black cat dog..... best way to describe it).

Gremlin is a closer description ;-

After reading lots of stuff on Usenet about Akitas being dog
unfriendly dogs, and bearing in mind, one bite or snap would kill the
affenpinscher, do you think we could train our Akita to become friends
with the affenpinscher?

Train? no. There are variations in any breed. You might improve your
chances if get a small male from a responsible breeder who is thoroughly
familiar with his/her lines and has lines with lower than normal dog-dog
aggression. Or a mature adult with a known history of getting along.
Supposedly the males have the most significant dog aggression but bitch
fights are horrendous if they occur so I could never recommend two females
where dog aggression is a possibility.

Michele Welton's advice on this page
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/akitas.html
is very accurate.

The affenpinscher is a bitch, seems very well
tempered.

I've read that akitas are dog hating dogs, but do you think it could
get on with an affenpinscher (we're talking a really small one
here...)?

Can't tell. My personal choice would be to choose a breed more likely to
work out.

We'd obviously train the akita as much as possible....

You really con't count ot training to deal with the issue except when you
are present. And even then a moments inattention can result in tragety.
It is far safer to both train AND keep the dog separated all the time - or
chose a lower risk dog.

--
Diane Blackman
http://dog-play.com/
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"Jim" wrote in message
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Hi-

my wife and I are thinking about getting a dog, and are currently
considering an Akita. (for all you who warn about training, this will
not be a problem).

My main issue is that my parents own an Affenpinscher (think like a
black cat dog..... best way to describe it).

my only anecdotes involving Akitas and other dogs involve my uncle's Akita
killing two pit bulls (on two separate occasions, of course).

he's a Japanese bred dog, very well trained, and cannot be made to tolerate
other dogs.

YMMV, of course.

-kelly

Based on the Akitas I know, and on what their breeders and many-decades
owners tell me.... Don't count on a small dog being safe. EVER! The
average well-bred Akita will be terrific with kids.... but not other
dogs. I emphasize the well-bred part. There are a lot of lousy
breeders.

Also, check with your homeowner insurance provider. This is one of the
breeds on their black-lists. You could loose your policy if you bring
in Any Akita. Sad, but that's the way it is.

Jo Wolf
Martinez, Georgia

the akita will eat it for breakfast