| Personality and Temperament of the Akita There are some mixed feelings behind the Personality and Temperament of the Akita. It is reported that dogs from the Akita breed are generally very laid-back, patient, loving, graceful and gentle by nature, however, this dog takes training very seriously, perhaps too seriously. For example, if an Akita was trained to become a guard dog, this could be potentially very dangerous as it could make the dog very aggressive and even vicious. Many people report that this dog makes a good family pet as it is protective, although a little possessive, however extremely loyal and loving towards its owners. Puppies and dogs require a fair amount of exercise that is varied, and it is quite a playful animal. The Akita dog will enjoy playing and running around, so a large back yard is recommended for this animal. This particular breed of dog is also renowned for its hygiene, the Akita is very smart and graceful in appearance, and like wise this is reflected in its cleanliness. | 
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