Thanks for the replies. Your comments support my findings. Breeders who claim this breed is the ultimate guardian. Then you see that all their dogs are selected for show qualities. They site the breed standard as proof that this breed is a great guardian. The very same breed standard that they do not foloow for temperament! Not saying all breeders but many! Ths Akita seems to be more effected that many other breeds from what i see. Perhaps the only way to get a great dog is to breed it oneself!