Rode up with dottir to see her new Akita puppy. He won't be ready to come home until around November 1st, but the socialization has already started.
The Dog Lady has at least 6 adult Akitas living in the house, three breeding females, three males.
She also has the 8 month old female shown in the picture.
Somewhat to her surprise, ALL the dogs accepted me immediately, tho the pup's Mom was more interested in protecting her pups than meeting me.
Now, I don't know if it's salesmanship on her part or the unvarnished truth, but she said she's never seen that young female take to anybody as quickly as she took to me, and that she's moped around the house and laid by the door ever since I left. (I do detect a slight odor of bullshit, but I'm easy...)
She came down significantly on her asking price for her and I caved and went halves with my daughter. Seeing as SWMBO is so allergic, there's no way she can live here, but daughter will keep her at her place and I'll visit regularly. Daughter benefits from two dogs to entertain each other (and the older one to help teach the younger one about being a dog) and I can easily get my minimum daily requirement of dog spit.
As I've stated many times before, I really, REALLY miss having a dog, and this is about as close as I'm likely to get.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
September 28, 2017, 11:57 AM
FiveFiveSixFan
Great looking dog! Good job.
September 28, 2017, 12:06 PM
lkdr1989
You ole pushover Congrats!
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September 28, 2017, 12:10 PM
PHPaul
quote:
Originally posted by lkdr1989: You ole pushover Congrats!
No kidding, right? I've never paid more than pound fees and shots for a dog in my life.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
September 28, 2017, 12:11 PM
Sportshooter
Being an old softie about pups is not a bad thing. Enjoy your affliction.
September 28, 2017, 12:13 PM
Strambo
Oh man, I love Akitas...someday.
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Great looking dog! For some reason dogs and babies seem to love me. Even those that the owners say are not friendly. I look at it as dogs are a great judge of character
Enjoy the pup. I've got a 5 month Bernese Mountain dog pup my daughter bought over the summer. Living with me until she is trained so my daughter can take her for Junior and Senior year of college.
September 28, 2017, 02:25 PM
PHPaul
A somewhat better picture of her, without that ugly old bald guy in the way.
Her name is "Fate" by the way. Seems appropriate somehow...
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September 28, 2017, 02:29 PM
chellim1
That dog already has you wrapped around its' little paw.... Congrats!
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September 28, 2017, 02:42 PM
CoolRich59
quote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
Now, I don't know if it's salesmanship on her part or the unvarnished truth, but she said she's never seen that young female take to anybody as quickly as she took to me, and that she's moped around the house and laid by the door ever since I left. (I do detect a slight odor of bullshit, but I'm easy...)
Sounds like there's a little BS, but who cares! That is one fine looking pup.
Congrats!
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September 28, 2017, 02:59 PM
PCWyoming
I think her name fits - you and her........
PC
September 28, 2017, 03:22 PM
newtoSig765
DO NOT post better pictures of her! I'm already envious -- and tempted.
We always had Pound Puppies when I was growing up, too. A spaniel that couldn't stand children, a lab that could, and a Dalmatian that was absolutely devoted to us.
I wish I could add a dog to the newtoSig household!
Congratulations!!!
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September 28, 2017, 04:08 PM
katndog
Congrats! Nothing better than the love of a dog
September 28, 2017, 06:05 PM
Aquabird
Yes, very good looking dog. Since we lost our 15.5y.o. dog a month or so ago, I have not been able to think about getting another yet.
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September 28, 2017, 06:10 PM
mcrimm
I’ve never been around an Akita. I guess they’re not too popular in Montana. But, I sure like a lot higher percentage of dogs than people.
Mike
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September 28, 2017, 06:18 PM
PHPaul
quote:
Originally posted by mcrimm: I’ve never been around an Akita. I guess they’re not too popular in Montana. But, I sure like a lot higher percentage of dogs than people.
Mike
I first found out about them in Japan. A Navy buddy of mine had one that I got along with great.
Seen/interacted with several since then, all have been very personable.
Since I told a few folks about this, I'm really surprised at the number of people that cautioned me about what vicious, dangerous, one-man dogs they are. Even on YouTube.
I suppose that's possible with the wrong breeder, lack of socialization and ignorant owners, but every one I've met has been a love-bug.
Be careful when following the masses. Sometimes the M is silent.
Congrats!
