[2024] How much are Akita puppies?

The average price of an Akita puppy from a breeder is around $900 but can vary higher or lower depending on the breeder.

How does the price of Akita’s compare with other breeds?

Although the price of the puppy is about average for other similar large breed dogs there are multiple things you should take into consideration before making your final decision to purchase an Akita.

Training costs for Akita’s

Adult Akitas have been known to have some behavioral issues if not socialized correctly while young, it’s recommended you socialize your Akita with other dogs and new people to try and avoid future problems.

The cost of this depends on how comfortable you are socializing your new pet by yourself and where you would prefer to do so.

For example, your local dog park is a great place to meet new people and animals for no cost but if you aren’t comfortable you may want to hire a personal trainer or enroll your puppy in a daycare service to help socialize him/her.

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Cost’s associated with Puppy Proofing your house

Another behavior trait noted for a young Akita is the tendency to be destructive when left alone, the severity of this depends on each puppy.

Crates

Akita’s are very intelligent and when they are left alone tend to get restless, the first thing you can do is invest in a crate to limit the number of items accessible to your puppy while you are away, these range from $50-$100.

Toys

If you choose to have your puppy loose while you are gone, be sure to get toys specifically made for destructive dogs and are longer lasting than typical toys.

You may also want to look into feeding out of a puzzle feeder which will keep your puppy engaged while eating.

Health costs associated with Akita’s

Medical problems with this breed are about average cost-wise with other large dog breeds.

After routine puppy vaccines, you will want to be sure to keep your Akita on monthly heartworm and flea preventatives as well as yearly visits with your preferred veterinarian throughout their entire life.

Health problems Akitas have been known to struggle with include Von Willebrand Disease, Retinal Atrophy, and Hyperthyroidism.

Von Willebrand disease has no cure but is often treated with blood transfusions (you’d want insurance to cover these costs as they’d soon get out of hand).

The Retinal Atrophy experienced in most Akitas is progressive and seniors typically end up blind or with significant eyesight issues.

Hyperthyroidism has a variety of treatments based on the severity of each case.

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Aside from visiting your veterinarian once a year to check up on these things you may also want to look into pet insurance so if you are tasked with treating any medical problem you have a variety of coverage plans there to help you.

Summary of how much Akita’s cost

Overall Akitas make a great companion when trained properly and taken care of by a knowledgeable owner.

Cost-wise Akitas are about average when comparing them to other large dog breeds, they do however require additional expenses when it comes to socializing and training as puppies.

An average monthly price for this breed is around $200 including pet insurance/grooming fees, monthly preventatives, long-lasting toys, and food but not including costs for training or any other luxuries you may provide.

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