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@violet_in_seville: No, I'm not being indecisive. I'm weighing pros and cons and will even visit people who already own similar breeds if not AAs or JAs. My post asked clearly what to do with Northern breeds in the tropics because I've been told the…
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My personal opinion on this is to not get a dog, then. Because by getting a dog, you are becoming his guardian. You are going to be the provider of everything for this dog (food, shelter, water, medical care, entertainment, friendship, etc.) and y…
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@poeticdragon: Well, no. That's what I want to do the meets first but just putting it out there. I only received the reply today. Even if they did say the dog can adjust and I personally find it takes too much effort to maintain an Akita I'm not get…
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Okay. Contacted the Philippine Akita Club. Here's the message regarding AC: Akitas can adapt in any climate. AC is better but unecessarily a requirement as electric fans will do.
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@ violet_in_seville: No, I checked up their profile on breed pages and such. It was recommended for the highly athletic and potentially very destructive if bored so no. I also don't like the way it looks. @tjbart17: Yeah, no worries!
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The lethargy seems to make sense. Desert dwellers sleep at day and become nocturnal creatures bec moving around at day is suicide. This is a bit extreme though. Yes, I've seen lots of those nice plush coats although majority of dogs who do have coa…
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@tjbart17 - maybe I missed it, but I don't think that the OP has mentioned intentions to breed. Yep, just to be clear, I have zero intention of breeding. Just looking for the perf companion dog.
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I hope I misunderstood the pet shop thing. Because seriously, buying from a pet shop is about the worst possible option. :( Not happening. But a good indication to tell you how easy or hard a dog is to find in your area is if a pet shop restocks …
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@ tjbart17: Well, they are but I've at least seen a few. The Rhodesians - never except conveniently, the internet. Oh, and by Akita here, please assume AA. I see few JAs here. Yep, nothing's wrong with the apartment. Cedric and I take to the par…
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RR aren't dogs I normally see here. Heck the Dobe and Rottie aren't even considered pet shop staples as most people here prefer toy breeds. Slim chance I'll find a Rhodesian.
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Well, if temp is the only consideration, the best dog for me would be a Canaan dog but the Akita, Rottie and Dobe are first in my list as I've mentioned due to them being readily available. I'll look into what TheWalrus mentioned about an area for…
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The air quality in air conditioned environments is poor due to the fact that you're just circulating the same air and getting less O2. I've been in airconditioned environs for more than 8 hours a day. I hate it and it doesn't compare to breathing fr…
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@ jellyfish: Yay! Thanks for posting! We do nearly the same with Cedric. My dog's a lab and he doesn't like the heat at all. Heck even the locals don't like it! Cedric cools off with lots of refrigerated water (he has his own pitcher) and he does h…
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@ curlytails: Well, I have been told by some that they had friends/acquaintances that had all sorts of cold weather dogs that they were able to adjust to city living. I plan to visit these dogs or some of the dogs any local breeder has already sold …
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I don't think we have any members in the Phillippines, so the perfect response to your orinigal post may be a long time coming, and your patient is probably the best source of info for the exact right answer you seek. Ouch. I was hoping at least …
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My issue on your wanting an Akita ken would be the climate in the Phillippines. ...Perhaps this is why Akita kens are not bred in the pacific tropics - maybe you might consider another breed that's better suited to your climates? I think the big…
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@ ShibaMistress: Okay, this is getting out of hand. My post is asking about where Philippine residents get JAs, what is a reasonable price for a JA, and any climate-related issues as well as how to solve them. Yes, I think it's great and I think yo…
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Okay, thanks everyone for posting here but the posts are getting a bit out of topic so I'll just say a few things. I'm really looking to get info from people specifically in my area as to how they get their JAs as I keep seeing AAs. I'm also wonder…
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Thanks for responding. I'm aware of what to look for in a breeder, however, finding the breeders themselves is the issue. I keep seeing masked Akita so I assume majority of them are AAs. Not sure where all the JAs in my area are hiding though ergo t…
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I find this odd. Akita behavior is described as: "Good only when raised with children from puppyhood. May not be good with visiting children." I don't have an Akita but this still sounds weird to me being generally regarded as a one-perso…