This group is here to discuss our LONGCOATED akita friends and family members. Also known as woolies. Everyone is invited to join our list. Focus will be for the longcoated akita pet owner. Rescues are also encouraged to join and post woolies in need of homes. Akita "Fluff" refers to our woolly friends AND to the topics we might discuss. Stories and photo's are welcome! (Please limit the number of photos to 4 per dog as we have limited webspace for them. Extras will be deleted by list moderator.) I want this to also be a place to share tips on health and care of the longcoated akita for all owners. Flaming is NOT going to be tolerated and ignoring this rule will be grounds for termination of your list privileges. Rudeness will also NOT be tolerated. I WILL be watching all posts so play nice! :-) On this list there ARE no stupid questions. I do need to approve new members so we can keep spam off our list. I thank you for your patience with that. We are here to support each other as owners of a sometimes misunderstood and maligned breed. Welcome!!!