Buyer question
How much does an Akita cost?
The median asking price for an Akita is $1,198, from 58 asking prices; half fall between $900 and $1,494.
Source: the Akita price guide, asking prices from listings on Everybarn and on other sites Everybarn indexes; not sale prices. Akita prices
The detail
A Japanese breed developed to hunt large game and guard, the Akita is dignified, courageous and intensely loyal to its family. It is aloof with strangers, often intolerant of other dogs, and needs an experienced owner who socializes early.
What to weigh
Akitas are powerful, protective and frequently dog-aggressive, especially with the same sex. They need lifelong socialization and management, and some insurers restrict them.