AKITA INU vs SHIBA INU - Aggressive Hunting Dogs?

Two breeds that constantly get muddled up is the Akita Inu and the Shiba Inu. Both highly regarded Japanese dogs from the same distant family. Their faces are the same and often their colours, so how can we tell them apart? Anneka explains the fundamental differences between both the breeds, looks, character and history and whether it is true that both breeds have a reputation for being feisty, independent and reactive.
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[@chengjiekng2892]

shiba: Who are you Akita: I'm you but stronger

[@franco912]

American Akita : Hey i'm the american version of y'all.

[@WarTr00per]

Like buff doggo

[@sumiko8573]

hacikito: and in the smarter version. Of you

[@dreamthedarkhole6340]

And biger

[@JosephRovira]

Well, hello mini me!

[@colnel1291]

Wow I didn't know there was an Akita in-me and a Shiba in-me

[@randomprocess7876]

hahaha

[@69thalienfrommars25]

😂😂

[@tanaxradio8138]

Thats what I thought as well hahaha is pronounced “i nu” and not “inyu”

[@jordanwebb4013]

I have an Akita in-me

[@someamvs8729]

Lol

[@calsheridan8961]

One is BIG. One is SMALL. FIN.

[@oo3819]

Just like Alaskan Malamute and Siberian Husky, but distantly-related.

[@DC-zi6se]

Or Golden retriever and great Pyrenees. Kind of.

[@corvusprojects]

*SMOL.

[@dicksenormuss6211]

I'd say 2 big

[@josephdanieljirehdimacali4418]

I do you one better... Hokkaido- Medium.

[@horizontaal]

I had a shiba for almost 17 years. Best dog, best friend I ever had. She died two years ago. Still think of her every day, still miss her.

[@sixteezchild]

So sorry for your loss! I'm researching the breed and trying to decide if at 60 I can handle one or two. After having Bloodhounds for 16 years the size difference will be appreciated!

[@horizontaal]

@@sixteezchild i made that remark a year ago. Soon after that we got a new shiba, a male. It is a very sweet boy, very loyal and social. But it’s a handful. Walking off leash is impossible, he’s is much too wild and he almost doesn’t listen. He is also very strong and dominant with other dogs. The female was much easier to handle, she was calm and thoughtful. Keep this in mind when you buy a shiba. As a breed they are a bit different, both male and female. I love it, but some don’t. So I would watch a lot of videos first to get the idea. I hope you find the right dog for you!

[@sixteezchild]

@@horizontaal Thank you so much! I'm hoping to find someone in my area that has a or several shibas so I can at least observe behaviors and maybe make friends. I'm sure being in the desert of West Texas, finding even one will be difficult, but I'm just starting with research and such! I hope you enjoy your Shiba boy and he grows out of some of his obstinence for you! Thank you again!

[@NisseOhlsen]

@@sixteezchild go for it! The longer you postpone the less you can handle !

[@smallssmith]

thats impressive ! my Shiba just turned 15 and is an amazing companion!

[@amberlynnweed1337]

had a shiba inu, spunky, for 15 years best dog i’ve ever owned

[@shibainupuppypuppetinjapan2600]

15 years! wow🐕

[@eduardodelapena7075]

@@shibainupuppypuppetinjapan2600 Yeah, they have life spans between 12-15 but if you take good care of them they can live longer, there was a shiba that lived 26 years.

[@mr.creeper6484]

not own saying own is disrispect

[@user-qg7fe2ls9n]

@@mr.creeper6484 when did own become disrespectful

[@stonebone316]

I cannot give enough likes to this video. Ive owned multiple shibas. Have 2 currently. Best dogs ever. With enough patience, strong will and diligence, they are truly amazing companions. They love their owners so intensely if they respect you. One of my shibas passed away last month and I still shed tears every day. Such an amazing dog.

[@eduardodelapena7075]

I own a shiba and I agree they are amazing dogs. Mine is 7 and on the beginning it was very hard as I didn't understood him, I knew he was going to be different from other breed but not that different. But once you begin to understand them you realize how they truly love you and demonstrate it (in their way)

[@stonebone316]

@@eduardodelapena7075 agreed. Ive got 2 currently. I've owned shibas since 2007

[@juan14c]

I'm sorry Brad. I lost one of my shibas. Truly devastated me. She was a true friend and companion.

[@stonebone316]

@@juan14c I appreciate that. Its been 5 months today since I lost him and my heart still hurts.

[@kazxiao457]

If you can answer this I’d highly appreciate but where did you get your dog? I really want to get one but here in Texas no one has them

[@racebiketuner]

In my experience, they can be real escape artists. I seriously considered changing my dog's name to Houdini ;-)

[@forsteri8021]

Hounding? Or maybe Houdinu? (I'm sorry haha)

[@popocatfish]

what you said is absolutely correct. as a japanese, i think they have indipendent character espesicially male shiba. my shiba used to escape many times and he came back home 2〜3days later. he made our family worrying about traffic accident.

[@kangkim150]

I had a similar breed to Akita and I was petting her on my porch in a chair and suddenly something caught her attention and jumped from my lap and over a 5 foot fence in 1 motion and found her hours later. You kind of have to reimagine what's physically possible for a dog.

[@NCXitlali]

Not if you cut its legs off

[@racebiketuner]

@@NCXitlali If you strike them down, they become stronger ;-)

[@LauraTeAhoWhite]

I will always have a soft spot for the akita inu. They are basically samurai in dog form, regal and stoic. I remember back when I attended art school, one of our life drawing models had a rescued akita inu that would pose with her. It was cutest thing. He wasn't fond of pats from strangers (although let me pat him after getting to know him), he always took the time to look around the room and inspect our work. He was good boy.

[@kehaud]

Mispronunciation of "Inu" aside, the information given of the two is quite accurate. I cannot stress enough that these breeds are NOT for first time casual dog owners. The breed is so intelligent and in tune to humans, they will walk all over the aloof owner. Proper and consistent training and early socialization is a must! Along with their smartness, they also have a high prey drive and unlimited energy level. The Akita Inu's look may seem passive but they are always on alert with being territorial and can strike in a blink. An untrained and unrestrained Shiba Inu can get away from you very quickly and with that high prey drive, can be blind to harmful surroundings while chasing prey, i.e., streets and deep waters. Nice job!

[@thishumaneatskids]

Every american pronounces Inu, In-you. As a korean, I say EEE-noo

[@stephendueker7543]

So many dogs share similar traits that one may say these descriptions sound like many other dogs. Indeed they are so i would like to add what seems to be unique to shiba from my experience. 1. Quirky. They have a busy mind and will pursue things to entertain themselves, often regardless of if you are around or not. 2. Love their toys and problem solving activities. 3. Trainable but can lose interest and have time limits. 4. Need a purpose for doing things. If it just to amuse you, they won't. They must choose if the activity has merit. 5. Love their house, often more than outside. 6. Respond extremely poorly to discipline. Tug on the lease and the shiba will lay down. You may have to carry him home. 7. Quite affectionate but also introspective and fine with their own mind. 8. Highly inquisitive, like a cat. Everything will be investigated in the house. 9. Good apartment dogs but they need their toys. Anything can be a toy, a towel, a sock, a plastic coke bottle. 10. Respectful of your space. They wont wake you up. 11. Maybe courageous at times but also crybabies. They have dainty feet and use them similar to a cat. I think they fine for first time owners if you want a slightly different dog. If you want a slathering fetch dog, not the right dog. As with most dogs get them young so you can learn their personality. They are clean, handsome, elegant, not noisy and not bad beggars for human food. compliant with grooming, nail clipping and toothbrushing. Sporty people may not find this breed to their liking. In asia they call them cat dogs. I have not seen separation anxiety. They can be fine alone.

[@SkyeAten]

Yeah without proper exercise and stimulation they will get frustrated and destroy your house or escape the yard ...ignorant owners will think they are just being naughty when actually they are just neglected and bored.

[@Grim_Azrael]

Unlimited energy level? Lol are we talking about Japanese Akita’s? My Japanese Akita is by far the most lazy dog ever. He prefers to sit in public places and adores to watch people and dog’s passing by. His eyes really show how smart he is :)

[@helprehouseourvets6919]

@@thishumaneatskids✔️Thank you!💯

[@Gandalf-The-Green]

Anneka: "today we are comparing the Akitu in You... with the Shiba in You!" Me: "Can we instead please just compare the St.Bernard in me with the most lazy sleepy bulldog in me?"

[@Martina-xp6ce]

😂

[@yuuhi9586]

🤣🤣

[@bluelightningwarriorofgod4977]

🤣🤣🤣

[@EmersonW07]

Ikr its frustrating how she says inu

[@AngshulMajumdar]

Akita is a legend. Surprised to see no one mentioned the legendary Hachiko. The most famous dog in history

[@Chris-zr3ry]

I've been fortunate enough to have a shiba in my life since I was 10/11 years old and I couldn't imagine my life without one in it either. They all have such a beautiful and charming nature about them with a big dash of cheekiness...yes they have their down sides but to me their the perfect breed

[@haveagoodone5830]

'Inu' ('いぬ' or '犬') is not [i-nyu], it is [i-nu], 'u' is like in 'cook'.

[@shindigfreak5277]

イッヌ

[@quitoduck]

Who gives a 💩, you obviously understood what she was referring to. Make your own videos then or stop complaining/criticizing those that are putting forth informational videos that you aren't.🤦🏻‍♂️

[@shindigfreak5277]

@@quitoduck but buddy, chillax yo. For some of us, there is a certain degree a people can be naive. We have our limits, and so do you, because u just couldnt stand commenting like I am right now. Patience is key, most of the time.

[@40mm-Grenade]

@@quitoduck So aggressive.

[@quitoduck]

@@carolwatanabe7576 booooo. So you missed everything else bc of her pronunciation that you knew exactly what she was referring to huh 🤔? Spoiled....that's what everyone is who complains about something educational provided to them for free with no skin in the game. Unbelievable the amount of ungrateful inconsiderate people there are in this comment section. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@hayden1351]

I’m glad you fixed the way you talked about the Akita! The Akita Inu is the original, where the American Akita is the new, different one. So it’s not “the akita” and “the japanese akita inu,” it’s the “the american akita” and “the akita inu” A lot of people mentioned that in the last akita vid, so it just goes to show that Animal Watch listens to its fans :)

[@Animal-Watch]

Hi I'm only saying American Akita so my American audience understands.. It is still The Akita..not American Akita, but as 60% of my audience is USA viewers it's easier to say it this way. Sorry but The Akita came before 'The American Akita' 😘❤️🙏

[@brasco8721]

@@Animal-Watch American Akitas are technically not even a purebred.

[@MIZZKIE]

@@brasco8721 They are. That's like saying Weimaraners are not a purebreed because they came from the Vizsla.

[@jessis.hurwitz5808]

Thanks so much Anneka! I love these breeds so much

[@jordanramsby3616]

I have had both of these. We had a japanese akita when I was a kid. Great dog, but always weary of strangers and protective. I have a shiba now and she is a cat.

[@ghostlyhousehorrors]

Shiba have been described as cat like.

[@Heysteven]

Yey, another video on the gorgeousness of Akita Inu🥰 keep 'em comin'

[@mcfinkelstineiii6324]

Dig the video and all the information. The delivery is well done! Do you have any videos on the Shikoku? If not, can you please make one or a video on all six Japanese breeds?

[@Ounoki]

I help run the U.K. breed club for the 6 Nihon Ken, we would love to do a video with her!

[@pakuccino]

Great video and very accurate summary of the two breeds!

[@Isabella-je1xm]

thank you anneka, im following you since forever and just waited the hole time for your akita and shiba inu videos!!! but i deciede too get an shiba 4 years ago, the people realy needs to get adiucated about there behaviour, thank you for your contant !!! stay healthy

[@d.s.freimund7621]

I think an important thing that was missed is that the Japanese Akita rarely barks or makes normal loud doggy noises. They are the quietest dogs I've ever seen or dealt with. I have no idea if this translates over to their American counterpart though, since German Shepherd are quite vocal.

[@taylorbug9]

Just like their American owners, American Shibas are chatty and never shut up lol, even if purebred. It's adorable. I had a Shiba growing up. He fathered the 16 year old Shiba husky mix my family still has today.

[@botabrat1]

My American Akita is extremely quiet, unless we have visitors. She does huff, whine and grunt occasionally to express herself. She is intelligent, willful and a loving intense companion! Definitely not for a first time dog owner.

[@ghostlyhousehorrors]

@@taylorbug9 shiba and husky, that's a mad combo of the stubbornest and dramatic breeds. Did your dog inherited those aspects or are they a chill pup?

[@taylorbug9]

@@ghostlyhousehorrors honestly Wyatt was the most chill dog I've ever known. I have cats now but if I ever got another dog I wouldn't want any other mix or breed. He lived almost 17 years and he was the best dog ever, even though we kinda sucked at dog training. He was great with kids and cats. He tolerated male dogs and liked female dog company lol. He was even friends with our chinchilla. He was definitely a little stubborn though in his older age.

[@chrishayes5755]

American Akitas only bark to alert for serious reasons. Mine has barked maybe 5-7 times and she's 12 years old now.

[@tryonx5579]

this video is very accurate, as for my shiba shes a sleepy head but has a very stong will^^ shes 7 now and i love my little shiba princess :)

[@silmarienprince3137]

As usual , going away more Informed and educated than I arrived 😊. Amazing as always. 😍

[@davidmarshall6436]

Hi Anneka, great video of akita inu and shiba inu. Keep up good work. Stay safe 🐕😀

[@doberski6855]

Excellent video, beautiful breeds and enjoyed learning about them and their differences. Hope you are planning or preparing segments on the other four Japanese breeds you mentioned. Would be interested in learning more about them as well.

[@wisssmnasrallah4757]

I own a Shikoku. They are very rare and very few info about them are available outside of Japan. Would appreciate if you could consider doing an episode about them especially that they are the wolfiest among the Japanese breeds.

[@daniellejohnson373]

I have a 4 year old shiba that I raised and trained from 10 weeks and I can say that she was spot on with her review of shibas!! They are beautiful, wonderful, smart, playful, willful, loving dogs that escape easily and have a very high prey drive. They also think anything they see belongs to them!😂

[@thanaysudhakaran6341]

wow such a good channel and i am a big fan of this channel and i love dogs and anneka you are the best and thank you for explaining clearly about these cuties anneka you are the best

[@carolfortin1457]

What a great job you have Anneka and you do it well. Salut!

[@TheFrenchy82]

I never knew the difference between those two dogs !! Thanks for the information. Nice dogs !!! :-)

[@Animal-Watch]

Thankyou

[@cheddartheshibainu3287]

I have a Shiba named Cheddar and that little guy is the best thing that has ever happened to me. So intelligent. He loves me own his own time and when he’s had enough of something, he lets me know 😂 definitely became a lover of the breed. I want two more when I get my own home :)

[@julesxandy]

Wow that was so informative

[@smallssmith]

Thanks for your video! My bella is a 15 year old Shiba and some of the things you talked about I've seen but never assumed on the breed thanks for the info!

[@doglumpi]

We have 3 Shikoku Ken 4 o' clock in the morning somebody thought to make a quick shopping in our garden. The ambulance was faster than the police

[@brittanysglam522]

I have a Shiba Inu and he is amazing! Best dog I’ve ever owned! He is an escape artist though. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@BigBear81]

My Shiba (Esu) was a prolific escape artist. He was a frequent visitor with the town dog catcher.

[@williambreeze2659]

Thanks for the breakdown!

[@capitalakita3465]

Thank you for Capital Akita. I tell everyone that calls me about a puppy to watch this video. I have made this video apart of my Akita education to all my buyer. Thank you for doing such a wonderful and professional job explaining the breeds.

[@shropsiberian]

I have an American Akita. I had no idea that they were a cross of an Akita Inu, German Shepherd & Toza. Thank you for that 🙏🏻

[@robertmason7553]

I heard there was more in them.

[@MIZZKIE]

@@robertmason7553 Technically all Akitas are a hot mess of Western breeds and a lot of Tosa Inu mixed into the original Akita Matagi (a medium-sized breed very similar to the Kishu Ken) due to the popularity of dog fighting back in the day. So technically there is no such thing as a "pure" Akita. They were wiped out by cross breeding.

[@Ounoki]

Oh wow, it was awesome to see the Kai Ken get a mention. I own the only Kai Ken in the U.K. currently and help run the breed club for the Nihon Ken. If you’re interested in doing a video on them we would love to work with you :)

[@Ounoki]

Also, Akita do not come in sesame, it’s an extinct colour in the breed. The colour of the ‘sesame’ dog in this video is actually sashige (‘dirty red’)

[@jjf9020]

educatieve as always thanks pretty lady!

[@carlpaladino427]

Annika, startling the difference between the Akita Inu and the American Akita. The head is so much beefier based on the introduction of other breeds. Great video.

[@Gardetrace]

Her mispronunciation of "Inu" grinds my gears. It's "EE-nu," not "EN-yu."

[@markdy0510]

yes shiba in me? okay. time to release the shiba in me. 🔥

[@tototaniwha]

It sounds like she keeps saying "in you" I can't

[@unholydiver1095]

You do realize almost everyone pronounces things differently due to their first language, and accents to those languages right? Not a big deal.

[@markdy0510]

okay shiba in you too 😂😂

[@WildestDrake]

@@unholydiver1095 Yeah, but it is not hard to say "Ee-Nuu" instead of "Een-Yuu" It's like adding an extra syllable for no reason. Plus, It's a Japanese word, gotta at least try to pronounce it as the Japanese would..

[@dantaylor333]

Hi there Anneka, I love Akita dogs, so loyal. Btw you look amazing as always. All the best gorgeous

[@jogger609]

Great info

[@MymyDao]

Absolutely love that video. Many videos give a false image of these breeds therefore most uninformed people think they are super cute cuddly dogs. It breaks my heart when people get a shiba or akita just because they look cute, but then struggle with bad behavior and end up giving them away. I have 2 shibas. One is a total loner, doesn’t like other dogs and people and doesn’t like to be petted but has a very calm personality. The other one is the total opposite. Very outgoing to other dogs and every person he mets and sometimes likes to be petted. But both definitely more like a cat then a dog 😅. Once settled in a family, they are very loving and loyal. Even tho sometimes it can be frustrating when they don’t listen 🥲 still can’t imagine my life without them they bring so much joy 🥰

[@Thorrnn]

I would love to see a video or a series of videos on the other, less well known Japanese breeds.

[@TechnicallyBrian]

"The Shiba can walk for hours" Meanwhile we can find tons of videos on youtube of Shibas "no want walk"

[@taylorbug9]

Can and want seem to be very different words in the Shiba vocab haha

[@the_notorious_bas]

Super informative. Both types are true beauties.

[@stevenadeau62]

Beautiful video and be safe and happy

[@Ultimaswc3]

When we traveled to Japan, they called them 'Shibaken', since as you mentioned 'Inu' just means dog. I have a 13 year old 'Shiba Inu', she has been a great dog with my kids and very gentle. Our Shiba LOVES her family and common visitors, but is suspicious of outsiders.

[@potatoheadhaoy]

Yep, we don't say "Inu" because if talking about a compound noun the pronunciation modulates to "ken." Akita-ken, Shiba-ken, etc... Whereas Inu is just a standalone noun for dogs in general

[@dirkschwartz1689]

@@potatoheadhaoy If I am not mistaken (Japanese beginner learner) this is because inu and ken are two different readings for the kanji 犬. So 柴犬 would be shibaken and 犬 would be inu. If I may ask you as a native speaker: How much does it bother you if Westeners pronounce inu like inyu instead of inu?

[@user-ye2ei6xq2v]

I’m Japanese. Majority of Japanese people actually think the same way as Dirk-san wrote above. But, believe it or not, the formal names of Shiba-ken and Akita-ken are Shiba-inu and Akita-inu respectively. And more surprisingly, other dogs are called -ken such as Kishu-ken, Kai-ken etc as the lady in this video pronounces. The reason is that 柴(shiba) and 秋田(Akita) are pronounced in kun’yomi which is Japanese original pronunciation (Yamato kotoba) so the following word, in this case 犬, is also pronounced in the same way, while Kishu, Kai and others are pronounced in on’yomi whis is Chinese-ish way of pronunciation. If the fomer word is pronounced in kun’yomi the latter word 犬 is also pronounced in kun’yomi as “inu” (not inyu btw), and the former word is in on’yomi the latter 犬 is also in on’yomi as “ken”. 1. kun’yomi + kun’yomi 2. on’yomi + on’yomi That being said, this rule is not 100% followed. There’re actually many exceptional words like kun + on or on + kun. 😅

[@dirkschwartz1689]

@@user-ye2ei6xq2v ありがとうございました。Thank you very much for this enlightening explanation. So it all comes down to the reading of the Kanjis for the respective dog breed. Very interesting! Thanks again! Japanese is such an exciting language. At times it is more complicated than one imagines - other times things are much simpler than one is used to in one's own language.

[@axreason]

akitas are extremely clever. mine could unlock doors, and would run off (and return an hour later) if we didn't make the doors impossible to unlock from the inside. also, my mother would just tell them to "run to father", open the door, and they'd sprint straight down to the marina where my father was on his boat. every single time.

[@barryharkins9390]

I came across your video of the Caucasian had to subscribe to your channel very informative keep up the good work. I think I was on the channel raccoon whisperer I live in the great North and I like all these nature channels 😎🇺🇸 although you keep melting my igloos LOL

[@leoogdom]

Beautiful dogs and beautiful Anne as always

[@user-qo5vv3cn1x]

I live with an Akita (Japanese) red and white...Musashi. He is the most kind and loving dog I ever lived with...So good and loving to my daughters and so protective to them...a true treasure to our house... Yes...they get sometimes really competitive and violent to other dogs...but if you pay attention to the dog and you soend time with them you get to know each other and as they grow up, they know what is expected from them... And...I love the way they are indipendent... And for sure if you are out at the ooen...you get a bit stressed to take him off leash...first...they have a great ability of smell and tracking down animals and odours...and...they tend to getting into trouble... although usually they make you get in trouble as they are fearsome fighters...oh well...fighting is in their nature....

[@eyebelieve3]

There are two puppies I just cannot take my eyes off! :)

[@shabbirsarwar7447]

Aren't they growing bigger every episode?

[@1974jrod]

Those are Shiba ta ta's! Beautiful too. My goodness we a dogs.

[@iyerrage]

I see what you did there....

[@mylovelyman2]

Totally beautiful in form and pedigree!😉

[@dayvie9517]

The race of those is actually called hooba booba

[@christinafisher6169]

Thank you this video. Very well done!people who love these dogs.need to know the difference to really appreciate all theses breeds.

[@jeannineszabo9813]

They are so beautiful! You should do an episode on Komondors!

[@martinneween]

There’s always something new on this channel, like I never knew there was an Akita Inu

[@btsismyoxyjin6577]

OMG 😳

[@wolfeabroad758]

I love Shibas and wish I could find a shiba rescue to adopt from. I personally love being out and about so I love having a dog who can just walk and walk. As always, absolutely love your videos.

[@fingersinyourass9527]

Shibas in shelters are extremely rare sadly

[@btsismyoxyjin6577]

@@fingersinyourass9527 why?

[@taylorbug9]

Beware the Shiba will decide at some point the are done walking and who knows when that'll be haha. When they're done they're done too.

[@mariabird6045]

​@@taylorbug9yep, bring a dog backpack

[@OriginalWhiteMask]

I love your videos

[@ambulocetusnatans]

My dog is a Husky crossed with a Chow Chow, and he is often mistaken for an Akita.

[@Animal-Watch]

Chowski... Beautiful ❤️

[@chowderdosthechoswky1358]

can I see some pic?, my dog is also a chowsky :D

[@ambulocetusnatans]

@@chowderdosthechoswky1358 I have a video on my channel

[@williamgani6243]

@@chowderdosthechoswky1358 me also choswky , can u send me yours? Add my ig cedocipel

[@williamgani6243]

@@Animal-Watch pls do a video of chowski! 😄 mine is chowski and she lookd tan shiba inu

[@philipwarwick8591]

Could you make a video on the best off leash dogs?

[@hassanbaiga]

This chick ain't gonna get old ... Hoping to see soon more videos for the Blue Bays please

[@RobertRobert-qk5kt]

I like this Chanel so much 😊

[@chebita]

Main difference: Akita (Big Cheems) Shiba (Small Cheems)

[@lgarza186]

I love my shibas. They like to judge and are a bit demanding, but they’re so cute and adorable.

[@icekitty400]

I watch a popular yourtuber called ScammerRevolts who has a picture of his dog on their screen's when he deletes the scammers files. I've always wondered what breed of dog it was and finally found it on this video. Great video Anneka. God bless you 😊

[@shibakitanyc7156]

Nice video we love it💗💗🐶🐶🌸🌸

[@mameshiba_chaco]

Akita dogs are good, but after all Shiba inu My dog ​​is special

[@rakuengrowlithe4654]

It's two syllables: I + Nu. Not In + Yu!

[@DA-to6gi]

Very good.

[@aumm.c9082]

indeed, I thought Akita in you lol

[@AugustIva]

My ears bled for 10min 26sec. and weirdly enough not all Akitas are male.

[@adrienee3439]

Yea she is terrible at pronouncing these dogs names

[@kinawolf2731]

She's from the UK so she has an accent

[@MafaldaCostaAkitaGirl]

Thank you so much for this video. Much better explaining about akitas than the first video you made. I just hoped you had separated them at first. This video is an improvement! Thank you!

[@robertobreglia2544]

Thanks for this beautiful video Anneka! Are both beautiful dogs but the American akita it's wonderful 👍👍👍💪💪🙌💙🐺

[@jameshope524]

Absolutely beautiful, the dogs are nice aswell!

[@deniseherud]

Shiba it is💗 Love the lil foxy face. I’m more into big dogs but if I had to pick, the shiba is the cutie pie💗(agressive breeds make me anxious-I don’t wanna worry about them eating someone’s pet while walking..life is stressful enuff😂)

[@LucianRME]

@animal Watch can you review the Swiss Shepheard (Berger Suisse Blank)?

[@shabnamibrahim7803]

Excellent Ma'am 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@nervitaralin3533]

walk over a weak owner...is that what my shiba do to me everyday T^T

[@jehanne_bivel]

I don’t believe there is such a thing as “weak” owner. Shiba are very strong-willed indeed, and I respect that a lot. I always let mine do her thing and if I want something from her I’ll have something to give in return. Respect is mutual and when she needs to listen to me, she does ;)

[@Zenheizer]

@@jehanne_bivel I believe that recent studies deny the mantra that Dogs that live in families have a hierarchical way of socializing within their family. It seems that their relationships usually are more on an even playing field and there is generally respect or no respect and that is what I found with my own Shiba as well. He shows respect and sometimes he wants something else and we compromise and he understands. I don't get when people are so concerned with staying the 'alpha' that they only dominate and command their dog around and that does *not* work with shibas.

[@jehanne_bivel]

@@Zenheizer exactly!!!

[@user-he9tk2bo8z]

The Shiba−dog named Tama protected the bear and guarded the owner. It was a longtime ago. It’s a bronze statue at Niigata station in Japan 🇯🇵 Hachi is Akita−dog. Tama is Shiba−dog. Everyone,please remember 🐕🐕🐕

[@nakamurajinusuke]

niigata

[@ChristyBeck-ys1dw]

They are awesome beautiful breed thanks for letting us know about them amazing colors of their fur just marvelous just marvelous

[@mickeyweichner3718]

I had a Shiba mixed with Chow. She was fantastic. She was smart. She new good people from the bad ones. I miss her a lot.

[@elmirac1014]

I love my American Akita, by far the best, most loyal & protective baby I've ever owned. My best friend ❤😊

[@drgunit893]

Can you do the Doberman next? Would love an episode on the Dobbie :D

[@MsJavaWolf]

There is already an episode on Dobermans.

[@drgunit893]

@@MsJavaWolf u mean the one with protection dogs world wide ? Cuz i don't count that one as a vid on the doberman

[@MsJavaWolf]

@@drgunit893 Ah, ok, that's fair. Yes it was the one I meant.

[@drgunit893]

@@MsJavaWolf it's about the doberman but i feel like that vid lacks what the other vids have in terms of what it's like living with a doberman. That vid is more focused on the protection side of things

[@chetandeshmukh9103]

More details please both are my favorite

[@spuds416]

I have owned 2 Akitas. They were both fantastic dogs. I loved the fact they are fairly nonbarking. I knew that if they barked investigation was warranted. I love the Woo Woo Woo they produce when happy! Both of mine lived with other breeds of dogs all female. I prefer Female dogs. They lived with cat also. My second Akita would wag her tail at the cats and they would nap together on the same bed. On the negative side, shedding is extreme, but unlike other breeds it seems to shed in clumps and faster. I currently own a GSD both breeds are very intelligent and easy to house break. The GSD has way more energy and easier to train. Akitas will learn but sometimes it's on their schedule not yours. I love both breeds and plan to get another Akita when the GSD is no longer with us. Great video by the way!

[@nonatogomes7110]

as akitas eram boas para a guarda?

[@biomathmatics]

The two pictures at 9:26 are good examples to tell the face of Akita Inu from that of Shiba Inu. Akita has a more round face than Shiba, has a shorter distance between the eyes than Shiba, and has less pointed ears than Shiba.

[@alexandramyressioti5234]

Akita in-you and shiba in-you, that's how she pronounces it!!...

[@sonyhk3824]

Nice job fantastic information,. Cheers Anneka 👍

[@jacekm5076]

Good to see you!

[@MrSeekerOfPeace]

That disclaimer in the beginning is depressing. Anneka never gives out wrong advice. She seems more professional like than any Animal Care worker I know.

[@Animal-Watch]

Aw thankyou 🙏

[@ennuigamer]

It's a smart precaution in a litigious world. I agree with you in that it shouldn't be necessary, but this is the internet and no one is perfect.

[@dogwalker666]

I knew an Akita she was the most gentle beautiful loving dog.

[@Tangoman82]

Beautiful 😍 The dogs too

[@Thunder_Cheek01]

You should definitely do a video on Vietnam's national dog, the Phu Quoc Ridgeback. They're pretty rare outside of Vietnam, but I think there's a litter in the UK.

[@francescobonafede7679]

It was hard to train my shiba to walk without the leash and listen to me even when lizards run around us. But now I have my own obedient mini wolf. 🥰

[@andizgarta6773]

I know an Akita, Luna, and whe is the most gentle and kind dog I have ever seen.

[@awildcasper]

Anneka, you should do a Husky vs Malamute video. As many get those two mixed up as well!

[@Animal-Watch]

I agree 🙏💪👍🎉

[@awildcasper]

@@Animal-Watch Feel free to use my Agouti Husky as an example! 😁😂🤣

[@Jilinhall]

8:25 Shiba connecting to dial up internet

[@TheLobstersoup]

Stressed Shiba remind me of a dial-up modem. These were the days when your internet screamed at you.

[@arccityangels]

I love my Shiba, he’s a good boy. :)

[@AkitaSue]

I have two akitas. I bought them when they were newborns from Kenyama Kennels. They are now 11 years old. They get along fine with my yellow lab guide dog.

[@gtaclevelandcity]

I had a Shiba when I was growing up named Banzai. He was good dog, always looking out for his family unit.

[@nomadicmagician2968]

Much shibe, very attac, such fuzzball, wow