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ARSF News Letter - Fall 2007: News Letter PDF Requires Adobe Acrobat® Reader: Get it here |
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BREED SPECIFIC LEGISLATION A member of the legislature is trying to change the law in Florida to PERMIT breed specific legislation. Please click the links below to obtain more information on what you can do to help STOP this very dangerous legislation. Everyone who owns a dog should be a responsible pet owner, but the government shoud not be able to tell us what kind of dog we may or may not have. Additinally, this is the type of thing that can evoke panic amongst the non-dog owning public who may not have the experience to understand that there are NO BAD BREEDS, only irresponsible owners, and that we already have laws requiring people to be responsible for their pets. Please look into this and help us STOP this movement. http://www.dobermannpinscher.org/Pages/BSL.html and http://dobermannpinscher.org/WordPress/?page_id=153
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SPECIAL NEEDS DOG - UPDATE!! TEDDI UPDATE: TEDDI HAS BEEN ADOPTED INTO A WONDERFUL HOME WHERE SHE WILL BE LOVED FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE. SPECIAL THANKS TO DR. RACHEL PEEPLES DVM, MICHELLE WILD AND THE HOD TEAM FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN. ALSO, THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TOWARDS TEDDI'S EXPENSES. SEE WHAT A DIFFERENCE YOU ALL MADE!! (Click her name to see how lovely she now is.) |
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NATIONALS' RAFFLE! CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST OF WINNERS: **************************************************************************************
EACH ONE REACH ONE!! This program allows you to commit to assisting Akita owners who cannot afford to spay or neuter their pet, thereby saving hundreds of purebred Akitas from being euthanized in public shelters. Please follow the link above to find out how to give to this marvelous program - it's a wonderful way to help! |
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LOST Have you seen ZEUS ? He was last seen in Marathon Key, Fla. and is sorely missed by his family. Can you help???? SHEBA , a beautiful female Akita, was LOST in Cape Coral, Fla., when she jumped through the screen door at home. There is a REWARD for her return. ICARUS - a gorgeous Akita who was dog-napped from his family in North Miami. Have you seen this dog???? |
Tips and Help for placing your Pet. Please read this before contacting ARSF
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Special Needs See these lovely, handsome, and very wonderful SPECIAL NEEDS DOGS: MILKSHAKE and PILGRIM (and see above for update on TEDDI)!!!
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Content updated February 2, 2008. All rights reserved ©ARSF, Inc 2001-2007 |
The Akita is a very ancient breed, tracing its history in Japan back more than 2500 years. In 1931, the Akita was designated as a National Monument in his native country and in 1937, the first Akita was brought to the United States by Helen Keller. The breed was recognized by the AKC in 1973. Since then, it has become increasingly more popular, reaching its current rank in popularity of 32nd by 1994. Obviously, the qualities that the Japanese have treasured for centuries in this noble, dignified breed, are just as appealing to Americans today. The Akita is a large, powerful dog. Some males may weigh over 100 pounds. The dog has a distinctive double coat with medium length guard hairs and a soft dense undercoat, which is shed once or twice a year. Any color is acceptable. The Akitas temperament is alert and responsive. Rarely is hyperactivity a problem. Some Akitas can become very lethargic in hot weather. Though highly intelligent, the Akita's independent nature provides a challenge to most trainers. Most Akitas show aggressive tendencies toward other dogs. By nature the Akita is a guard dog with an aloof attitude towards strangers. Although most Akitas are very tolerant of children, the size and strength of this breed make it a potential danger. The Akita is usually docile and quiet, needing only a moderate amount of exercise. Fiercely loyal, the Akita prefers human company to that of other animals and is not happy when separated from his family.
More about the Akita Inu. A page from the Dog Owners's Guide.
