Whatever happened to Akitas? Weren't they used to fend off bears in Japan? This one looks quite similar but lower mainenance, less aggresive, more independent.

Whatever happened to Akitas? Weren't they used to fend off bears in Japan? This one looks quite similar but lower mainenance, less aggresive, more independent. Looks like a more versatile lifestock guardian dog, capable to ocasionaly pull a sled, herd some moose or destroy vermin. https://www.dog-learn.com/breed-vs-breed/akita-vs-karelian-bear-dog https://www.dog-learn.com/breed-vs-breed/akita-vs-karelian-b... On a sidenote, I have no idea why people get Akitas as pets in urban environments. They were used to fend of bears, have close to zero friendliness. Even the Karelian Bear Dog is a better pick. Maybe Hachikō is to blame.