Akita Dogs Available for Adoption

Please contact Lauren (text preferred) at (406) 240-1514 for adoption info. She is located in Stevensville and will be available to meet in evenings and on weekends.

Belle is a 4 1/2 year old spayed, long haired Akita.
She was born November, 2022.
-She is super goofy, playful and affectionate.
-Her favorite thing is being told what a good girl she is, she does best with positive reinforcement.
-She loves being pet and played with.
-She tolerates brushing, baths, nail trims, and teeth brushing. We have always done this ourselves.
-Belle is good with our child, who has been 1-6 while she has been growing.
-She likes to come inside but overall prefers to be outside, so long as the weather allows.
-She sleeps through the night without asking to go out.
-she is potty trained but prefers her own outdoor space or kennel if she is with other dogs.
-She barks but calms down quickly upon introduction to people.
-She sits and lays down, especially for a treat.
-Belle loves playing with her equal size brother, she has had an incident (no injuries) with her sassy corgi brother.
-I have never had her around female dogs.
-she does fine in the car, but she must remain leashed or she will run.
-she would do best somewhere that she could run more.

The Akita is a powerful and dignified dog breed originating from Japan, known for its loyalty, intelligence, and independent nature. They have a distinctive curled tail, erect ears, and a dense double coat that comes in various colors. Akitas are renowned for their strong protective instincts, making them excellent guard dogs. However, they require firm training and socialization to manage their dominant tendencies. With the right guidance and care, Akitas can be loving, devoted companions for experienced dog owners.