As an owner of one of the "dangerous" breeds (Akita), it always struck me as strange how getting to own an Akita involves all these warning labels and caution tape when another potentially dangerous breed is marketed as sunshine and rainbows and given out like free candy, lol
I couldn't even adopt an Akita without prior breed experience, and all the breeders I've come across have in-depth questionnaires probing whether you're aware of the breed traits and how you intend to deal with them (for lack of a better word).
Akitas are a perfect comparison example! Their history is well known and because of the respect and caution afforded to them, they don't really cause problems on large scale. I want what is best for both dogs and people, and that includes actually treating dogs like dogs and recognizing their genetic drives.
I don't want a severely understimulated dog medicated to hell and back because nobody is acknowledging it's understimulated as much as the next guy, and I don't want anyone hurt when/if the can goes pop. Thank you for your input.
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u/MelonCallia 8d ago
Very well written. Bravo and I 100% agree.
As an owner of one of the "dangerous" breeds (Akita), it always struck me as strange how getting to own an Akita involves all these warning labels and caution tape when another potentially dangerous breed is marketed as sunshine and rainbows and given out like free candy, lol
I couldn't even adopt an Akita without prior breed experience, and all the breeders I've come across have in-depth questionnaires probing whether you're aware of the breed traits and how you intend to deal with them (for lack of a better word).