The Akita is a Japanese breed, large and powerful, generally docile, but very protective. They can be ferocious and may bite if they are teased. Akitas are intolerant of other dogs and animals, and should always be kept away from them. They make excellent guard dogs. This Akita was originally photographed in the kitchen, but the client asked me to use an autumn scene as a background and keep the colorful bandanna in place.