Family Has Been Documenting The Growth Of Their Akita Puppy For 6 Months, And It’s Now A Bear
When Danielle and Kyle Schweigers from Florida first brought their Akita puppy home in the Fall of 2017, they were for sure aware of all the advantages and disadvantages this dog breed will bring them. Not only did they know that the Akita Inu is highly intelligent, but also that they grow pretty fast and big. And this is why they decided to immortalize their adorable puppy’s growth in pictures.
“We thought it was a creative and cute way to show that he’s our baby no matter how big he is,” Schweiger told The Dodo. “It has been an incredible ongoing sight to watch nonetheless!”
Bear – which is a name that couldn’t be more suitable for this large dog – was first photographed in Danielle’s arms when he was only ten weeks old. The couple then took a similar photo for the next six months to document this adorable puppy’s growth. After six months of living with the Schweigers, you can see how this bear dog barely fits in Danielle’s arms anymore in the last picture. The fascinating thing is that Bear hasn’t even reached his full size yet, and he will continue to grow for a little while.
According to Danielle, Bear is a very cheerful dog, and the whole family is completely in love with him. But he doesn’t realize what a giant he had become, so he still behaves like a playful, cute puppy. “He is completely unaware of his size. He constantly knocks me over or tries to fit in my lap!” says Danielle.
Scroll down to see the growth of this adorable fluffy dog for yourself.
This is Bear, a 10-week-old Akita puppy
His owners knew how fast this breed grows so they decided to document the process in pictures
The picture on the left was taken when Bear was 10-weeks-old; the one on the right was taken after one month.
“We thought it was a creative and cute way to show that he’s our baby no matter how big he is,” Schweiger said
Left – 4 months old; right – 5 months old.
After six months living with the Schweigers, you can see how Bear barely fits in Danielle’s arms anymore in the last picture
The fascinating thing is that Bear hasn’t even reached his full size yet and he will continue to grow for a little while
Although the physical growth won’t last forever, his owners are sure that his kind and gentle spirit will never stop growing
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He looks perfect to cuddle, even though he probably wouldn't like it. Just a friendly reminder to all pandas, akitas are very challenging dogs. They are loyal but this doesn't mean they are sensitive or trainable. Especially if you are dealing with Japanese akita(Bear looks like an American akita to me, there are some differences between the two varieties, mainly that American akitas are slightly better for families, still not very good though). They are dominant and though dogs, bred for guards and fighting, so carefully research before you get this dog, it suits to very small number of owners.
Years ago we had an Akita/Elkhound cross (he was a rescued pup). Most difficult dog we ever owned by far. After hiring a professional trainer to, well, train us really, and tons of time working with him he became good with our family, but never truly good dog. He was very unpredictable around strangers his entire life.
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Okay, he's cute, and fluffy, but...he's JUST a dog growing up normally....sooo....okay...
I'm a little disappointed that he wasn't actually a bear in the end.
My Kiki looks very much like Bear. She's grown almost four inches since mid December. Fluffy teddy Bear cuddles 🥰
Wish I could post a pic of mine with yours they are definitely twins
my sister had an akita. named Puka (think puka shell) that dog was large and energetic. and for some reason was totally afraid of me. not like cowering in fear but any time i bent down to pet her no matter how slowly or how nice and soft i spoke, even from a distance. she would pee herself. i even tried sitting on the floor and letting her approach me. slightly better but she would still pee if i offered my hand(up facing) to her. but the sweetest dog and she did come near me and give me sniffs. she also had a black spot of fur on her butt and nose. a perfect puka dog.
He looks perfect to cuddle, even though he probably wouldn't like it. Just a friendly reminder to all pandas, akitas are very challenging dogs. They are loyal but this doesn't mean they are sensitive or trainable. Especially if you are dealing with Japanese akita(Bear looks like an American akita to me, there are some differences between the two varieties, mainly that American akitas are slightly better for families, still not very good though). They are dominant and though dogs, bred for guards and fighting, so carefully research before you get this dog, it suits to very small number of owners.
Years ago we had an Akita/Elkhound cross (he was a rescued pup). Most difficult dog we ever owned by far. After hiring a professional trainer to, well, train us really, and tons of time working with him he became good with our family, but never truly good dog. He was very unpredictable around strangers his entire life.
Load More Replies... Okay, he's cute, and fluffy, but...he's JUST a dog growing up normally....sooo....okay...
I'm a little disappointed that he wasn't actually a bear in the end.
My Kiki looks very much like Bear. She's grown almost four inches since mid December. Fluffy teddy Bear cuddles 🥰
Wish I could post a pic of mine with yours they are definitely twins
my sister had an akita. named Puka (think puka shell) that dog was large and energetic. and for some reason was totally afraid of me. not like cowering in fear but any time i bent down to pet her no matter how slowly or how nice and soft i spoke, even from a distance. she would pee herself. i even tried sitting on the floor and letting her approach me. slightly better but she would still pee if i offered my hand(up facing) to her. but the sweetest dog and she did come near me and give me sniffs. she also had a black spot of fur on her butt and nose. a perfect puka dog.
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