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Akita puppies and dogs in Des Moines, Iowa

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These Akitas are available in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Goldfish

Akita Labrador Retriever

Male, Adult
Urbandale, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
I adopted Goldfish from the ARL just over a year ago and he has been a challenge. He is about 5 years old. He has done well with obedience training over time and has picked up many skills. He is a bit stubborn though and requires an owner with patience. He does not like to be man handled. He does not like the groomer or his paws being particularly touched but allows me as I have worked with him in gaining trust. He has a strong herding instinct with large groups of people in the home and certain dogs he does not get along well with. He does well with female dogs and submissive males as I have a submissive male in the home that he gets along with well. Unfortunately, he does not fit my busy social life as much as I wanted him to. He loves to roam outside in the backyard and lay out there. I think he would thrive with a large open space. He can be energetic but tires quickly. He loves to be pet and loves his butt scratches.

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Below are our newest added Akitas available for adoption in Des Moines, Iowa. To see more adoptable Akitas in Des Moines, Iowa, use the search tool below to enter specific criteria!
We'll also keep you updated on Ilia pronounced ILA's adoption status with email updates.
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Ilia pronounced ILA

Husky

Female, Young
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My son wanted her and I agreed so my dog would have a play mate. She is a very active and sweet dog. We really don’t have any background on her as we were trying to save her. You need to do your research on huskies before committing to getting one. She is an inside dog but likes outside as we but misses being around people then. She will come with a week worth of food, cage/kennel that she is used to along with her collar, leash and chew toys if she still has any. She also love to play with tennis balls. Been trying to get her to retrieve and almost there.

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Thor

Husky

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Thor is a pure breed AKC Siberian husky. Huskies need exercise and can be very stubborn. Read up on them before you decide to adopt or get one. He is shy of men at first not sure why.

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Thor

Husky

Male, Adult
Des Moines, IA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Thor is a big baby honestly. He will lay next to you but is not a cuddler. It takes him time to warm up to men for some reason. He can be registered AKC once I find the papers again. He is 3 years old knows sit, back, working on stay and he loves to chase and chew on tennis balls. I have another husky listed and am sick of the thought of getting rid of them but I have MS and can not give them the exercise they crave. He has gotten out a few times and has to be chased as he doesn’t come back just calling him I really would like to see them go together but I know that is wishing a lot. He has a very soft bite like if your giving him treats or wrestling with him.

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Where do Akitas come from? How many types of Akitas are there? From the history of the breed to question about average height, weight and size, brush up on these basic facts about the Akita.

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