[Anitius Severinus Boethius]

Yeah, that phrase jumped out at me also.

Akita, Chow, Shar-pei are all known to snap and be aggressive. They are breeds of fighting dogs and as such need to be owned and handled by responsible owners.

This sounds like a real freak occurrence considering the setting, but an Akita is a big enough dog to make news.

[Roses0508]

I have a friend with two - he NEVER allows them to interact with other people unless he is present and has them on leash. He said they are bred as guard and fighting dogs and are of uncertain temperament.

Naturally, as soon as they see me they throw themselves down and roll over, begging for a tummy rub. Its hard to view them as aggressive in that position, but I respect his knowledge of the breed.