Google is more helpful.
What is the connection between difficulty owning one, and the States?
If you work with them, why are you concerned about owning one? What’s up with the insurance remark?
Somebody on my street has one. I only see it outside in the winter, where it is content to quietly lay in the snow for hours.
Sorry you seem offended by my post. Just ignore I’m sure I can figure it out with out people’s experiences before I move.
You’re doing it right! So nice to see someone researching a breed and becoming familiar with the temperament and personality BEFORE getting one!!!
Since you’ve been volunteering with the breed, you probably have a good idea of the temperament already. And yes, Akitas are generally on any insurance company list if they have one.
I’d suggest that you contact the Akita Club of America or a local club (www.akc.org for list of clubs) and talk to someone about the breed and your specific concerns. Good source of expertise!
Why delete and re-title the thread based on One person’s response? You may get some good replies, and may help the next person considering a dog.
Clearly, some posters will have no clue whatsoever about your questions, but there may well be someone here who’s involved with the breed who could help you.
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Le sigh.
I read the original question before it was deleted and was going to respond but got sidetracked.
For those wondering, lots of insurance providers have breed-ban lists, and alphabetically Akitas are almost always at the top of those lists.
State Farm is one that I know personally does not have such a list. But if they ever have to pay out a claim based on your dog, be prepared to either have to give up your dog or find new insurance that will cover you and your dog with a history.
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Sorry, it just seemed bizarrely cryptic.
I used to work at a boarding kennel that bred Akitas and Shibas as a young adult. Feel free to PM me if needed.
@anon29046226 was referring to insurance companies who refuse to provide coverage to owners of certain breeds on their lists. Not uncommon (unfortunately!!), but evidently you aren’t familiar with it. So really not cryptic, though it could have been spelled out a bit better for those who don’t know much about those breeds of dog.
Her concern (as best I recall her deleted post) was how difficult it is to obtain coverage if you own an Akita since she plans to move to the US. Asking about the temperament of Akitas and how hard it is to get insurance before deciding to get a puppy is an excellent tactic. They’re not the best choice for someone who’s never had a dog previously, but for someone like Emmap who’s had experience volunteering with the breed, an Akita might be a great match.
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I am guessing this has to do with dog breeds and being denied farm or homeowners insurance?
We had a Lab/ Rott cross( gentle as can be) and when my new insurance agent saw her he said " don’t tell me the breed"! She didn’t look like a Rott but I guess enough for him to say it. They would have denied us coverage.
Quite a large number of breeds are on the homeowners insurance list if they happen to ask. Our current one didn’t. Thank goodness.
