SPC there just aren't any other dogs like Akitas? I have a male and my brother has a male and a female. They all have the best personality of any dog I have ever been around. I don't think I will ever have another breed of dog. I think as long as I was home they would love any other person. However, as you said, I think anyone that tried to harm me or the wife would be very sorry. They don't seem very found of other dogs. Any other animal for that matter. I frequently find dead ground hog remains in my back yard. Occasionally a nice dead skunk. My brothers like to leave them dead coons in their driveway. Akitas are the best.