I used to think American Akitas were super high maintenance—big dogs with thick coats that needed constant grooming. I also assumed they’d be better suited to outdoor living and might be aggressive or tough to train. But after volunteering with Husky Rescue Ireland and eventually adopting Rommel, I couldn’t have been more wrong! Their coat is actually really low maintenance if they’re on a good diet—just a weekly brush does the trick since they’re known for self-cleaning (they’re even nicknamed