Find adoptable Akita by Beverly Hills, CA

Animal shelters near Beverly Hills, CA

Adopting a Akita

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an Akita - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

Adopting an Akita from a reputable breeder costs between $800 and $2,000 or more. Show-quality or champion bloodline Akitas may cost up to quadruple this price. You can also consider adopting an Akita from an animal shelter, where fees will be between $75 and $400.

You can adopt an Akita through a rescue that specializes in Akitas. A great place to start would be starting a breed search on Adopt A Pet, which will show you all the available Akitas in your area. National organizations such as the National Akita Rescue and the Akita Club of America Rescue could be good places to start.

Akita hero photo

Akita Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about Akita types to temperament and health issues to popular Akita mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.