Responsibility lessons are better left to household tasks not involving a pet. In addition to an ultra premium dog food and the paraphernalia involved with dog ownership, there will be veterinary bills for routine vaccinations, checkups and emergency care. Add on the annual cost of a municipal license, and don t forget obedience classes for a well-behaved pet. If your family has decided to buy an Akita, take time to learn about the breed. Every breed has characteristics of temperament, and behavioral traits that may not fit in with your life style.
Some breeds are prone to physical problems such as hip dysplasia, ear problems and eye anomalies.
If you are aware of these problems, you can do a more intelligent job of selecting your puppy. Do not pick a breed simply because of appearance without knowing more about its temperament. Even when you're convinced the recipient wants a puppy now, a year from now and even ten years from now, a puppy is a bad choice as a gift. Its family should select the puppy. A pup that appeals to one person may not appeal to another.