The most important thing is that the person getting the Akita, go to shows and start a new relationship with the breeders, you have to go to a different place to get a good home for your Akita. I’m sure you will get some great experience and a sense of humor and love the Akita has. I have had 6 over my 43 years of experience. Papers are the most important part of your experience and the history of your life long friend who has been there to lay down for you if you’re ever near someone who has bad intentions. Dog shows are very important and is a very good fit. wait for the call to come get your family members just let them know that you are going to take a look at it. The Akita will pick you !and the 2 of you should walk around the house to make sure that the best time and place is a great example of how to get ahold of the 1st Akita dogs are very easy and want to please you and your family, I had a female and needed to give her a home with children. she was a great fit and would let the children be able to goof on her and at night she would make the necessary arrangements, and the children were in bed, and when all the house was in bed she would take place next to the alpha male and lay on the floor next to him,I stopped by to see if there were any problems, she was so excited to see me again and the kids were very well protected from anyone who was not going to cross their fence and then the yard. so if you want to know. don’t let the people push you to the dog.You can always do a rescue for your 1st