A happy American Akita with brown, black, and white fur sits on green grass, tilting its head and looking up with its mouth open and tongue slightly out.

A large, tan and white American Akita with a harness stands on dry grass, looking at the camera with its mouth open. A person in shorts and a green shirt stands nearby, mostly out of frame. Trees, fences, and buildings are visible in the background.

An American Akita with brown and white fur and upright ears sits on green artificial grass, looking up at the camera.

A large, fluffy brown and white American Akita wearing a harness stands on grass, looking back with its tongue out. The dog is on a leash held by a partially visible person, with green bushes in the background.

A large, brown and white dog with a black face and white paws stands on a paved path, wearing a harness. The dog is outdoors, with trees and grass in the background, and a pink toy lies nearby.

A brown and white American Akita with pointy ears sits on a sunlit concrete path, looking up with its mouth slightly open and tail wagging. Shadow and grass are visible in the background.

A large, happy American Akita with a tan and white coat sits on dry grass, one paw raised to touch the leg of a person in a green shirt and shorts holding its leash. Trees and a fence are visible in the background.

A happy American Akita with tan, white, and black fur jumps up on a sunny sidewalk, tongue out and ears perked, wearing a blue collar and black harness.

Simba

Needs some support

American Akita
Size: Large
2 years and 3 months
Male
Admitted July 2025
Ref: 125962

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How much training will I need?

Needs some support

Can I be left alone?

Potentially, once settled

As a stray we do not know if Simba has ever been left home alone. We recommend that any home alone time is built up slowly after a settling in period.

Do I have any medical conditions?

Existing conditions

Simba has two current medical conditions, namely Cryptorchidism (One Undescended Testicle) and he is under weight (Currently on a weight gain plan), this will require consideration before this pet is rehomed.

Our rehoming team will be able to give you further information if you apply to rehome him/her and you are a successful match.

We would also advise that any medical conditions, be that historic or ongoing, are discussed with your own vet prior to taking them home.

Can I live with dogs?

Can I live with cats?

Can I live with small pets?

Additional information

Simba would like to be the only pet in his new home.

He could have some walking buddies after an appropriate introduction. Simba has been playful with dogs, but he doesn’t always understand other dogs communication. His exuberant play style paired with his size has been a bit to much for some smaller dogs.

What kind of family am I looking for?

Simba was a stray so we have no history of behaviour around children. He could live with children aged 13+ who are confidant around dogs and won’t mind his bouncy nature, and can understand when he needs his own space.

What type of environment would suit me?

Simba will need his own, secure, private garden as he’s a high energy boy and benefit from an secure space for him to play and zoom around.

Simba is our very own lion cub! Unfortunately, he arrived very underweight but that’s not dampened his spirits; he’s still full of exuberance.

Simba loves his food and walks and he’d love to explore what the world has to offer him!

Simba is typical of the Akita breed and would do best with owners with very good breed knowledge and experience.

Simba has been keen to learn lots of new skills and is a dab hand at agility!

Breed at a glance: American Akita

American Akitas are gentle giants, but not exactly social butterflies. Don’t be fooled by their quiet exterior, though – they can be playful and affectionate too! Learn more about the breed at Ask Woodgreen.

Weight

31-59 kg

Size

Large

Shedding

High

Exercise needs

90-120 mins

Grooming needs

High

Life expectancy

10-14 years

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