Common Akita Allergies It's bad enough when you or your child suffers from seasonal allergies, but at least you can discuss signs and symptoms with them and find out what's bothering them most; the runny nose, the watery eyes or the itching. However, talking to your akita about his or her allergies isn't an option. Yes, common DOG allergies can affect your beloved pooch as well, but you have to be the one to identify them before you can begin treatment to help relieve symptoms. The boxer breed was so named for his manner of fighting. As opposed to biting, like most dogs would, a boxer will actually begin a fight by "punching" with its front paws, just liek a human boxer. The most common akita allergies are caused by dermatitis, flea allergies, as well as allergies caused by the same pollens, grasses and weeds that give you fits. Akitas can also be allergic to some foods as well as medications and bacteria. Atopic dermatitis affects millions of DOGS throughout the United States, and is one of the most common akita allergies that veterinarians treat on a yearly basis. This akita variety of the dermatitis that also afflicts people is caused by an increased sensitivity in the akita's immune system that makes your akita especially vulnerable to dust mites and different kinds of molds. Dachshunds may be small and cute, but they are also the smallest hunting breed. They were bred to be low to the ground, which allows them to enter and maneuver through tunnels and chase prey easily. Signs that your akita may be suffering from atopic dermatitis are excessive grooming, and most especially, constant licking around the paws, abdomen and hindquarters. Check ears, which may be hot and red. Many times, akitas show reddened area in the armpits, groin and between paws, so check your akita all over. Basset hounds have incredibly long ears. In fact, the dog with the largest ears in the world is a Basset Hound. His name is Mr. Jeffries. The dog's ears are 11.5 inches long, and are insured. Fleas cause a lot of grief to akitas, and are the cause of additional, common akita allergies such as flea allergy dermatitis. This condition is very similar to atopic dermatitis, but if you look closely, you should be able to see signs of fleas on your akita. Keep in mind that it is not the flea itself that causes the allergy in your akita, but its saliva. If you can't tell which allergy your akita may be suffering, visit the vet, who will be able to perform a simple skin allergy test to determine if it's the flea saliva that is driving your akita crazy. The first breeding Weimaraners were imported to the US in 1938 by Howard Knight, a dog fancier from Rhode Island. In 1942, The Weimaraner Club of America was formed and the breed standard was created. If your vet has ruled out atopic and flea allergy dermatitis, other common akita allergies can be the result of pollens found in nearly every back yard in America: grass, trees and weeds. While most DOG breeds aren't affected by such, many are, including Terriers, Golden Retrievers, Poodles and German Shepherds, just to name a few. Biting, scratching and gnawing at paws are signs of these common akita allergies, which may also cause ear infections. The greyhound breed originally came from Egypt and was developed about 5,000 years ago. The greyhound breed was known before the ninth century in England, where it was bred by aristocrats to hunt small game. Contact allergies, foods, and bacteria in and around your home cause other akita allergies. On some occasions, your akita's flea collar may be the culprit of his allergy symptoms, as can the shampoo you use to bathe him. When dealing with the symptoms of akita allergies, try to rule out possible suspects one by one. Keep bedding clean, use proper shampoos to bathe your akita, and use some sort of flea and tick protection year round. Your akita can't tell you what's bothering him, so it's up to you to help provide relief for his allergy symptoms. While many people think of Boxers as aggressive, they are actually great with children. They were bred to be hunters, yes, but they were bred to corner prey, not kill it. As a result, they are protective, yet patient. Franklin D. Roosevelt once spent $15,000 to have a destroyer return to the Aleutian Islands and retrieve his Scottish terrier, Fala, who had been accidentally left behind. Fala is now part of the Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C.