Akita breed often placid but can become ‘turbulent’

The recent attack by an Akita dog on a small child in Limerick follows a similar attack in Sligo just over a year ago.

In February last year a boy aged five suffered several injuries to his head after being attacked by an Akita dog. He was treated at Sligo Regional Hospital after being rescued by students.

Sligo County Council dog warden Anthony McDaniel said Akita dogs may look a little like a teddy bear. He said the dogs can seem placid but could suddenly become “turbulent”.