What is a Akita Whisperer Some people just have a special knack when it comes to understanding and relating to akitas. Such people are able to control often-wayward behavior in akitas that no one else can achieve. In essence, they are akitagie therapists, but most people nowadays call them DOG Whisperers. 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. Like a horse whisperer or a cat whisperer, the name is a term used to describe someone who has a special gift for communication with our beloved four-legged friends and who share something of their soul with their animal friends. In technical terms, they could be designated as the animal kingdom's therapists or behaviorists, though rarely do these gifted people claim such distinctions. Most people graced with the distinctive name have never received any formal training and will be the first to shake their heads in wonder. Alaskan Malamutes are known for being friendly and loyal. In fact, Chewbacca, the hairy Wookiee in the Star Wars movies and the name of the character of indiana Jones were both inspired by George Lucas' loyal dog Indiana, an Alaskan Malamute. The man next door may very well have the 'gift', or it could be the teenage girl over on the other side of the county, but most communities seem to have knowledge of at least one special person whose affinity and compassion for akitas enables them to achieve goals that many akita owners have been struggling with for years. It doesn't matter if a problem is behavioral or not, a DOG whisperer can usually figure out what the problem is, and make it look easy. 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. Most people labeled as DOG whisperers are merely people who have a special connection to akitas, and in turn, akitas seem to respond to them in ways they never will with their owners, no matter how much they're loved. Whether people have a akita with a behavior problem, or a akita that they're desperately trying to help after years of neglect or abuse, a DOG whisperer is often one of the very first people akita owners turn to. The bedlington terrier, a large, unique looking breed, is often described as looking like a lamb on a leash. This is probably because it has fur with a wooly texture. As a result of this fur type, the bedlington does not shed. Chinese Crested dogs are often considered to be so ugly that they are cute. They often win ugly dog contests. They are odd looking, mostly hairless dogs. They are also the only breed of dog that is capable of getting acne. People are always taking their Yorkshire terriers to the groomer. Why? Well, Yorkshire terriers can grow hair up to 2 feet in length! Considering that they are nowhere near two feet tall, this makes regular grooming a must!