I didn't realize Akita's were getting so popular also. They go down the line...and it's usually the ones that are most protective.

Aside from the numbers killed, the other major issue are the genetic defects. I can't even count how many I've had to do some sort of hip surgery on. Just last year and the year before I had to work hard on fundraising for two total hip replacements. Cost over $2500 and I adopted them each out for $100. The recovery is hard...and then we get those that don't even make it out of surgery, which although I know wasn't my fault, it's hard to not second guess my decisions and keep thinking about "I shouldn't have gone through with it".

Everyone, take wonderful care of your animals or I'll hunt you down LOL.

Dena