16: AKITAS
Primarily bred to guard members of Japanese royalty, the Akita was also used to hunt deer, bears and even wild boar. Although the dogs themselves wouldn’t go in for the kill while on the hunt, they would keep the tracked animal hostage until its master would come to make the kill. Usually quite loyal to their owners, Akita’s do not like other dogs and may attack quickly without any sign that they might do so. They are especially known to be aggressive while eating, and should not be approached while in the middle of a meal.
