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TorchTheWitch

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9. Akita

Wed Apr 4, 2012, 08:03 PM

Apr 2012

I love everything about them... even their not so good traits. I'm on my third one and don't even consider any other kind of dog. I adore this breed. Though they are perfect for me, they probably aren't a good idea for most people. They are scary smart, terratorial, protective and stubborn as hell.

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2 choices irisblue Apr 2012 #2

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Akita TorchTheWitch Apr 2012 #9

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cute but also have the same characteristic temperament and intelligence as Akitas TorchTheWitch Apr 2012 #32

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get one as a pup TorchTheWitch Apr 2012 #48

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