Just joined the forum and don't know where to start?

Daunted by all the messages whizzing back and forth?

Or just overawed by the glamour of all the sparkly signatures?

Post a message here to say "hello" and introduce yourself to everyone. It can be as short or as long as you like, and even a simple "hello I'm new" will certainly trigger a flurry of welcomes.

Got a question about how to use the Forum? Would you like a new feature added? Or perhaps you have a question about the AR&W(UK) itself?

Post your question here, and we'll answer it as soon as possible for the benefit of all users.

A forum for announcements or urgent alerts.

In this Forum you can find information on dogs that we have helped in the past, or discuss the AR&W's work with rescue dogs.

Use this Forum to discuss or ask questions about the breed in general. Topics here might include the temperament of the breed, or questions about training or handling.

If you have any questions about health issues that are specific to the breed, or if you need some advice on vaccinations, or if you have a question about the health of your Akita, post a message here.

Post pictures of your Akitas here. You can upload images to the Forum by clicking the paperclip next to the "Insert an Image File" link at the bottom of the New Topic window. We accept images in JPEG and GIF format.

Make sure your images are moderately sized (aim for them being less than 100Kb), so that users on slower connections don't get frustrated trying to view them. The system also doesn't seem to behave well if your image filename contains a space, just as a forewarning!

Please note that we reserve the right to resize images (i.e. adjust the height and width) to make them more user-friendly.

If you have a general question related to the breed that doesn't fall into any other category, or simply wish to share your stories etc. post it here.

Has your best friend gone to the bridge? Use this area to pay your respects and pass on your messages

If you know of an event that might be of interest to other Akita-lovers, feel free of post details of it here.

Please note that no commercial postings are allowed.

If you come across any news stories or links that might be of interest to members of the forum, feel free to post them here.

Please note that this area should not be used for commercial purposes.

If you have something for sale that you think another member of the forum might be interested in buying, feel free to advertise it here.

Ideally please provide a picture, along with instructions on how you can be contacted.

Please note that this forum is only for private transactions - no commercial advertising will be allowed - and there should be absolutely no discussions about any financial arrangements that are anything to do with animals themselves. Anyone breaching either of these rules will immediately be kicked off the forum and banned.

Please also note that the AR&W accepts absolutely no liability whatsoever for anything advertised here. Any purchase is entirely at your own risk.

An area where you can post humorous stories related to your Akita. We see so much suffering with this fabulous breed - post messages here to lighten our day!