Introductions

Hello world!!
So, at the request of some friends, I have decided to start a blog about responsible Akita ownership. Consider this my response to BSL, which, is the dumbest thing on the face of the Earth. I was inspired by my trips to the various parks and places with my twoAkitas, with drastically different reactions from people. See, when most people that are familiar with the breed, hear "Akita" they generally run in the other direction. In other words, they judge before they know. I am passionate about this breed, and believe that it is all in the way you raise a potentially aggressive dog, than the breed of dog itself. So I've decided to set out with a purpose...every week, I will (try) to take my dogs on random trips and adventures, and document their meetings with people from all over. I'm starting from scratch, so ANY suggestions of what you'd like to see done just let me know! And as this is geared towards Akitas, it is meant to be a voice for ALL of those so-called "dangerous" breeds, and those that love them. So feel free to pitch in anytime. I am out to join the community of us crazy ones that love these breeds, and hope to educate the general public that these are great dogs, and not the vicious killers that some have made them out to be!
So, without further ado, let me introduce you to the stars of this canine journal, the two most awesome Akitas in the world(well, in my very biased opinion): "Miho" and "Harry." My kennel name is Hollywood, on account that acting is my passion in life. So all of my dogs are named after movies or some sort of entertainment related thing.

Hollywood's One Night Stand
"Miho"
White female, DOB October 24, 2009



This is Miho. Otherwise known as "The White Bitch" by my dog show friends. She is a total diva, and definitely lives up to the "bitch" part. She thinks very highly of herself, and is attached at the hip to me. Nope, she will not listen to you, she will throw a complete fit if you take her away from me and try to tell her to do something. She is my protector, my rock, the female love of my life. She loves watching t.v. for hours, her favorite shows are Family Guy, Metalocalypse, Home Movies and anything involving lions, wolves or bears. Her favorite movies include any and all action movies. She wags her tail when something explodes(eat your heart out, Michael Bay). Her other hobbies include stealing my spot on the bed, rolling over and sticking her paw at you when she doesn't want to do something, guarding the door, barking at butterflies and bossing Harry around.

Day Dream's Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
"Harry"
Fawn male, DOB May 1, 2010



This is Harry. Isn't he just the most handsome guy you've ever seen? :) He is named after a favorite movie of mine, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Harry comes from the character Robert Downey Jr played in the film. If you haven't seen it...you should. Now, Harry is very special. See, he's really a lab trapped in an Akita body. And he's...how do you say it...not the brightest crayon in the box. He is probably the biggest GOOF you will ever meet. Seriously...he is hilarious. He is a constant source of entertainment, whether he's running into doors, failing at jumping onto my bed, or chasing his tail, he's sure to make you laugh. He is quite the talker too...a friend of mine once described his voice as to that of a baby seal dying. His favorite pastimes include talking to Miho, annoying Miho, biting Miho's ear, running up and down the stairs, and standing in front of my space heater. Like he needs extra heat with all that hair...geez!

Anyway, so here are some candids of Miho and Harry...being themselves.