Important Tips on How to Care for Your Akita Bringing that puppy home from the pet store or the DOG pound is only the beginning to a long and hopefully enjoyable relationship between you and your new best friend. However, there are many things to consider when it comes to raising a akita, and one of the most important aspects of akita ownership is the health and proper care of your akita. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the smallest dog on record was a yorkshire terrier in Great Britain who, at the age of 2, weighed just 4 ounces. However, the chihuahua is generally the smallest breed of dog. Begin with the essentials: diet, bedding and housebreaking, if your pet is going to be an inside akita, and proper obedience so that you can take your akita for walks which will provide sensory and muscular stimulation. There is absolutely no difference between an Australian silky terrier, silky toy terrier and a silky terrier. They are all the same breed, but have different names in different countries, specifically in Australia, Canada and the United States. When it comes to feeding your new puppy or DOG, ensure that you are feeding him the proper kinds of food for his age. Puppy kibbles have different nutrients in them than kibbles for adult or older akitas, so make sure you read labels and keep in mind the size and condition of your akitas teeth when shopping for DOG foods. Small DOGS need small pieces of kibbles or DOG food, while larger DOGS can accommodate the larger offerings. With recent scares over the pet food industry, many akita owners are opting to prepare homemade meals for their akitas. 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. If you choose to do this, provide your akita with a balanced diet combination of proteins, vegetables and grains. Many people think that the kerry blue terrier is the national dog of Ireland. Actually, the Irish government never has given this designation to any breed. Michael Collins, one of Irelands most famous patriots, introduced legislation to elevate the Kerry Blue, or the Irish Blue Terrier as they were then called, to the national dog of Ireland. After his murder, the interest in the initiative was lost. Bedding is another consideration, depending on whether your akita is to be an inside or an outside akita, or both. Small DOGS seem to prefer baskets made of wicker to sleep in, while larger DOGS will prefer large, rectangular pillows. Some may stick their noses up at those and head for the nearest chair instead. If that doesn't bother you, great! If it does, try to keep your akita to one specific chair and cover it with a blanket if desired. If your akita is to be outside, either build him a akitahouse or at least provide him with shelter in case of inclement weather. Yorkshire terriers are very tenacious. In fact, A 12-pound Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver once defended an elderly woman from an 80-pound Akita. The woman escaped to safety and Oliver the yorkie survived with only nine stitches. A DOG collar and license and identification tag should be your next order of business, as it is much easier to find your akita in the event he gets out of the yard if he's licensed. You can also procure DOG I.D. tags at most local retail grocery and pet stores. Make sure you include the akitas name, address and phone number. The Papillon is a small dog breed with distinctive large, fringed ears that earned it its name, the French word for butterfly. The Papillon is believed to be one of the oldest of the toy breeds. Another important factor to consider is whether your akita is going to be left alone for long periods of time, while parents are at work and kids are in school. Akitas get bored too, so try to provide chew toys or other items that will keep your akita happy and entertained until you get home. The cartoon character, Scooby Doo, was a great dane. Scooby Doo is well known for being constantly willing to eat anything and everything. In reality, a great dane can indeed eat a lot of food. In fact, they can eat up to 8 � pounds a day! Owning a akita can be one a great joy, but it also comes with a fair share of responsibility. Your akita is a valuable extension of the family, so make sure he's as well taken care of as any other member of your family. Originating in Germany, the name Affenpinscher means, "monkey-like terrier". However, in France the breed is described as the "Diablotin Moustachu" or "moustached little devil". Both describe the appearance and attitude of this delightful breed.