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[tigers_gonads]

Ref the dangerous dog act  ............... am I right in thinking that it has changed VERY recently ?

Something to do with postman getting attacked in the past and not being able to claim due to the dog being on its owners premises so the law has been changed to cover 

[Lazydocker]

Keeping a particular type of dog be it a guard type, a field worker, assistance, or handbag dog require a certain skill and if you choose a strong security dog then be prepared to be the pack leader but ask yourself what can happen if you the pack leader is not around, who is the boss?

Absolutely agree... Our soppy Lab knows the pecking order... Daddy, Mummy, 3 cats, uncle John Cobbley,etc, etc, Puppy

As any of you who have met Willow will know, she is very soppy and very obedient, except for the odd moment (but she is only 18 months)

[RobG]

Akita were originally bred as Samurai war dogs.

Totally incorrect.
Akita-Inu were owned by the "Shogun" and used to track large game.

[cleggy]

Akita were originally bred as Samurai war dogs.

Totally incorrect.
Akita-Inu were owned by the "Shogun" and used to track large game.

The breed were known as Matagi on Honsu and were hunting dogs especially for hunting bear, boar or deer.

They are strong, independent and very dominant.

They are considered a dangerous dog subject to legislation in many countries.

[MR MISTER]

Phil hasn't been on for two days. I hope it's all ok.

[bigegg]

Akita were originally bred as Samurai war dogs.

Totally incorrect.
Akita-Inu were owned by the "Shogun" and used to track large game.

cite?

The school I trained at had a 400 year old history - and taught defences against dogs. I was told, in Japan, that Akita were used as "war dogs", and the techniques were specifically designed for use against them - whilst wearing Samurai armour, though, TBH.

I'm not saying Akita weren't used to hunt game - but that wasn't their exclusive purpose.
If you're going to quote dog breed sites - don't forget that a dog club has a vested interest in promoting their breed as NOT dangerous.

having said that:
from http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/a/akitainu.htm

The breed has had many uses, such as police and military work, a guard dog (government and civilian), a fighting dog, a hunter of bear and deer and a sled dog

[Lizzie_Zoom]

My God Phil, I have just caught up with your thread!

How awful for you and your son.  I just cannot imagine what you went through!

I sincerely hope all is now a lot better.

[jonnycool]

Only just read this also. Absolutely horrific!

Sending your son and your family our best wishes Phil, hope there's some way your son can make a full-ish recovery

Jon

[MR MISTER]

Still no word.