What is the temperment of an Akita/German Shepherd mix?

I have been looking everywhere for some info on an Akita Shepherd's personality, but since it's a mix all the articles say you can't predict it. Don't answer if you're going to say that, I want to know if it's stubborn, smart, good with kids, has a tendency to be aggressive, whatever.

Any site that says you can predicat a temperment of a mix bred is incorrect.The things you can 99% guarantee in this mixNumber1; Akita x German shepherd is irresponsible bred MUTT for MONEYNumber 2; This mix will be prone to aggression, behavioural issues and genetic faults due to poor breeding, they WILL use totally unsuitable breeding dog which should NEVER be used for breeding in the 1st place, including parents with hip, elbow issues, eye issues, aggression. Unless adopted from a shelter, pound or rescue, the thoroughly temperment test prior to putting the dogs up & the agressive dogs are euthanised.Number 3; Most will the pups will end up with leg and eye problems due to the a parents NOT being hip, eye and elbow scored prior to being bred.Where to you plan to get this mix from; BECAUSE NO REPTUABLE BREEDER BREEDS A MUTT? Only puppy mills & backyard breeder will be such a dog.http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/buying/articles/petshops-and-pet-stores.htmlhttp://www.petstorecruelty.org/index.htmlAkitaProne to hip dysplasia, thyroid both hypothyroid and autoimmune thyroiditis, immune diseases like VKH and Pemphigus, skin problems like SA and eyes (PRA, Micro, entropion) patella and other problems with the knee.German ShepherdIndiscriminate breeding has lead to hereditary diseases such as hip and elbow dysplasia,blood disorders, digestive problems (probably due to nerves), epilepsy, chronic eczema, keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), dwarfism and flea allergies.http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/purebred.htm#GBaby Akita x German Shepherd in various locationsAkita x German Shepherd-NO KIDSSissy http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13303307Strawberry-6-7weeks oldhttp://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13698556Akita x Shepherdhttp://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13517709Louiehttp://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13702787Love Bug-Ok with kids-7month oldhttp://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13322351Doodle Bug-Ok with kidshttp://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=13322464Eve-8months old-Fantastic with kidshttp://www.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=12550491

sorry but yes you have to look at both breeds and its possible to have all the good or all the bad from both,a neighbor has a male one which she calls a kitman (IDK) and he's just a big goof,he is aggressive if strangers come up or she's getting on to her kids,other than that he is smart,little clumsy,sneaky,but is great with her family and is really protective

The articles say you can't predict it because you can't predict it! You might come out with the best of both breeds or the worst, none of us can tell you what to expect.

No one is going to be able to totally predict what type of personality your dog will have. First, even purebred dogs vary widely in their characteristics. Second, I can say that both Akitas and Shepards make great dogs, but both can be aggressive if not trained and provided with ample exercise and attention. The behavioral "problems" exhibited by the breeds vary -- Shepards are herders and will nip a lot as puppies. They are also more willing to be trained by an owner and to do a job taught to them by the owner. Akitas tend to be more stubborn and tend to ignore commands even when they are completely trained. Akitas frequently have dominance issues. Third, a prior poster correctly pointed out that no one would mate these dogs - so there will likely be health problems - hip dysplasia, patella luxation, thyroid problems and eye problems are all characteristic of the breeds. Of course, if you rescue a young dog from a reputable rescue group, they can help you identify the stronger breed traits in your new companion - which is always helpful in mapping out a training program.