You need more health testing than that. Hips, eyes and other testing for Akitas. And as others have said. With no parentage information you have nothing to go on.
I always think two of the same breed (and opposite sex) usually go well together. So I would suggest that they see how they get on in the next 12 months with their current Akita and then perhaps look at getting a second, if they decide it is the ideal breed for them. As for Maria123 - Do you have papers for your rescue bitch? Is she a good example of the breed - ie have you shown her? Does she have any CCs from showing, or do you work her? What are her achievements? Breeding is not to be taken lightly at all - it can have adverse effects on the bitch's health, it costs a considerable amount of money to get all the relevant health tests done and then to correctly raise a litter. You are responsible for ensuring the homes lined up for the prospective pups are responsible, committed and experienced. Akitas are not a breed to be taken on lightly and need knowledgeable homes. Would you have the time, resources and finances to take on any pups that may be returned at any point in its lifetime - as all responsible breeders do. If you haven't thought of all these scenarios - and more, then I would seriously reconsider breeding from your girl. I have no doubt she is really lovely, but just enjoy her for the loving pet that she is.
akitas do suffer from a few genetic issues they are as follows hip displasia (hip scoring for how affected a dog is entails a general anaesthetic) cataracts progressive retinal atrophy micropthalmia: ocular degenisis pemphigus (auto immune problem involving skin and mucous membranes) retinal displasia sebacious adentitis (another skin problem) entropian (where eyelids turn inwards and scratch the cornea) and last but not least glaucoma. please think before breeding beacuse if one of your pups has one of these issues it would be directly your fault breeding from a parent whose parents health are completely unknown. your dog might have perfect hips but if the mother father or both have bad hips your pups could have debilitating problems from being a puppy, my parents dog is 6 he is on his last legs from hip displasia he has had since a puppy, he was a rescue and is a cross breed so please please think, and before you breed if you decide to, please go to an akita rescue and see for yourself the awful problems these dogs are having attracting the wrong type of owner!! dont add to the problem we are having, look on other internet sites see the puppy adds and how many there are.
Hi x-clo-x! Akitas are wonderful dogs and they can get along with just about anyone-- apart from another Akita of the same sex. Your friends are right to be looking after a female if they do want another Akita, Occasionally this can extend to other AKita-ish dogs, like Huskies or Mals, but then there are some who just love everyone. I'd agree with the wait, hang on to see what their dog is likely to be like around what sorts of other dogs. Mine gets on perfectly with his two mutt companions. Maybe it's a mutt they want!
You forgot to mention hypothyroidism, popping hocks, patellar luxation, and immune sensitivity... among other things... Yes, breeding is not to be taken lightly, and any dog to be considered for breeding, even if you have paperwork stretching back from generations, needs to be thoroughly checked out. Akitas, unfortunately, are as susceptible to being inbred by profiteers who care only about the bit of paper and the money they'll make from a sale rather than the health of the dog. A pedigree is no guarantor of health even if you have it, and a healthy-looking dog can harbour genetic demons.
A Border Collie. I havea male 2 year olk Akita and a 18 month border collie bitch. They are great together .The collie keeps the Akita fit and is very protective of him when we go up into the hills, she keeps him close.They both sleep together huddled up like a ball. Great pairing, but i suppose a propr trained Akita will get on with most breeds if introduction is properly monitored with more care taken with same sex dogs.. Koda after shedding
