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Akita Puppies for Sale in Miami

Petland Miami in Kendall helps families find Akita puppies for sale in Miami. Our lineup changes every week, and every puppy in the store right now is listed further down this page. If you'd like an Akita, ask us and a Pet Counselor will check with our breeders for you. This page gives you an honest look at the breed, including what its heavy coat means in Miami, and the breeds families who love the Akita also look at, like the Siberian Husky and German Shepherd.

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Puppies Available Now at Petland Miami

New puppies arrive every week, and this is every puppy in our Kendall store right now. Any Akita puppies we have show first. Don't see an Akita today? Ask us about one and a Pet Counselor will check with our breeders and call you.

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Akitas are powerful, dignified and famously loyal. They are also one of the more demanding breeds to own, especially in a hot climate. Here is what you should know first.

About the Akita

The Akita comes from the snowy mountains of northern Japan, where it guarded property and hunted large game. In Japan the breed is a symbol of loyalty, made famous by Hachiko, the Akita who waited at a Tokyo train station for his owner for years. Akitas come in many colors, including red, white, brindle and pinto.

  • Size and weight

    Akita size is impressive. Under the AKC standard, males stand about 26 to 28 inches at the shoulder and weigh about 100 to 130 pounds. Females stand about 24 to 26 inches and weigh about 70 to 100 pounds. This is a big, heavy-boned dog.

  • Temperament

    The Akita temperament is calm, courageous and deeply devoted to family. Akitas are quiet and reserved with strangers and naturally protective of home. They can be strong-willed and are often intolerant of other dogs, especially of the same sex, so they need an owner who leads with consistency.

  • Energy and exercise

    Akitas have moderate energy. About an hour a day of walks and play keeps most adults content, and they enjoy training that challenges them. Many are calm indoors once their exercise needs are met.

  • Grooming and shedding

    Akitas have a thick double coat and they shed heavily, especially when they "blow" their undercoat about twice a year. Brush a few times a week, and daily during heavy sheds. Otherwise they are clean dogs with little odor. This is not a low-shedding breed.

  • Lifespan

    Akitas typically live about 10 to 14 years. Ask your Pet Counselor about the parents' health history for any puppy you consider.

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Is an Akita right for your Miami home?

Be realistic about the heat. The Akita's dense double coat was made for cold mountain winters, and South Florida heat and humidity are hard on it. An Akita in Miami needs air conditioning, shade, plenty of water and exercise only in the early morning or evening. Shaving the double coat is not the answer, because it also protects the skin from sun.

Caring for your Akita puppy

Akita puppies are fluffy and adorable, but they grow fast, so start training on day one. Use calm, consistent, reward-based training for sit, down, come and leash walking. Harsh corrections tend to backfire with this proud breed.

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What comes with a Petland Miami puppy

Every puppy from Petland Miami goes home with:

  • A health certificate showing up-to-date vaccines and deworming
  • A 14-day viral and bacterial warranty and an extended 10-year hereditary and congenital warranty
  • A microchip registered for life with AKC Reunite
  • A 30-day supply of vitamins and supplements
  • Registration papers and a three-generation pedigree for most breeds
  • A 6-week training program, in-store housebreaking and teething sessions, and a free lifetime training helpline

A veterinarian evaluates our puppies in store twice a week, and every puppy is groomed and socialized daily with children, adults and other dogs. See everything included on our puppy extras page, and ask about $0 down financing with the Petland credit card.

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Ask Us About an Akita Puppy

Share what you want in an Akita, such as sex, color and age, and a Pet Counselor will check the store and our breeders and give you a call. Reach us at (305) 363-6959, visit 8236 Mills Dr in Kendall, or use the form below.

If you searched for an Akita for sale near me, families who love the Akita also look at these breeds, which share its striking look, loyalty or protective nature:

  • Siberian Husky
    Another spitz breed with a plush coat, more social with other dogs
  • German Shepherd
    Loyal, protective and highly trainable
  • Cane Corso
    A large, devoted guardian with a short coat that is easier in the heat

You can also browse all available puppies or explore our breed directory.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Petland Miami have Akita puppies for sale?

Petland Miami gets new puppies every week, and any Akita puppies in stock appear first in the available puppies list on this page. If you don't see one today, call (305) 363-6959 or fill out the inquiry form, and a Pet Counselor will check with our breeders. Families who love Akitas also look at the Siberian Husky and German Shepherd.

Is Petland Miami an Akita breeder?

No, Petland Miami is a pet store in Kendall, not an Akita breeder. Its puppies come from USDA-licensed breeders with no direct violations and select hobby breeders, named on the Petland Cares page. Miami-Dade County requires the breeder's name and address for every puppy, and you can ask to see it.

How big does an Akita get?

A full grown male Akita stands about 26 to 28 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 100 to 130 pounds, according to the AKC standard. Females stand about 24 to 26 inches and weigh about 70 to 100 pounds. Akitas are heavy-boned, powerful dogs that need a home with room for a large breed.

Can an Akita live in Florida heat?

An Akita can live in Florida, but its thick double coat was built for cold Japanese winters, so heat is a real challenge. Keep your Akita in air conditioning during the day, exercise only in the early morning or evening, and always provide shade and water. Do not shave the coat, since it protects the skin from sun.

Are Akitas good with other dogs?

Akitas are often not good with other dogs, especially dogs of the same sex, and many do best as the only dog in the home. Early socialization helps, but it does not change the breed's natural tendency. Akitas may also chase cats and small pets. A Petland Miami Pet Counselor can help you think through your current pets.

Are Akitas good family dogs?

Akitas can be loving, protective family dogs for experienced owners, and they are usually affectionate with children they are raised with. They may not tolerate rough play or visiting kids, so supervision is a must. Their size, strength and independent streak make consistent training from puppyhood essential.

Do Akitas shed a lot?

Yes, Akitas shed heavily, especially about twice a year when they blow their thick undercoat. Brushing a few times a week, and daily during those heavy sheds, keeps hair under control. Akitas are not low-shedding, so Petland Miami usually suggests other breeds for homes with allergies.

Ready to take the next step? Browse every puppy available now, ask a Pet Counselor about an Akita, or call Petland Miami at (305) 363-6959.

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