Why do people always tell you the bad side to a breed of dog?

I don't know why they would after you had bought it, but if they tell you in advance they are probably trying to make you consider the worst case scenario so you are prepared for it.

I tell the bad points to a breed so that people are aware of what the dog COULD be like.As far as Akitas, many are fine. I have also known some that have killed other dogs, one of which scaled an 8 ft fence to do it. No, they are not all going to be like that, but plenty of them are. Alot of it depends on the breeding/raising. Most do need a firm hand.Yours is still a pup, raise it right and you will probably have no problems. Raise it like a 'furbaby' and you will likely have problems in 2-3 years.

I love Akitas and think they're a wonderful breed in the right hands. I'm sure you will be fine as long as you take the time to train your pup from now and make sure you socialise him/her as much as possible. It doesn't sound as though you researched the breed enough before getting it though, if you did, you'd know it's good points and the bad. Not trying to be negative but with a breed like an Akita, you can't afford to not know what you're dealing with. I'm sure your pup is adorable but my advice to you would be to socialise it as much as you possibly can.

Possible because they want people to be prepared - I have a collie, and when people ask about collies I do point out that they need lots of attention, and can get out of control easily, but this is because I know what damage can be done to and by a collie out of control and so I think it is important that people are aware of what they are getting into - on the other hand I think collies are the most wonderful dogs in the world if you are prepared to give them the attention they need

I firmly believe that how the dog is raised has the biggest impact on its behavior. However, each breed is bred with different traits for specific purposes. The Akita was used to guard, and is naturally territorial and dominant. Those traits can be bad if not handled appropriately, or can be trained to provide a loving, loyal, protective dog that will keep your family safe. Think of the "bad" traits as warning of what to be aware of, rather than things to be afraid of!

because they would like to see the bad side of dogs and don't even notice the good side of the dogs

Because it's better to prepare you for the worst case and make you think about the breed you chose rather than to let you go blindly into owning a strong, strong willed, prey-drive dog that you might not be ready to own.I breed labs and I point out how difficult they are as puppies because people only "know" the laid back lab adults and get the hyper active puppies and feel overwhelmed...

I have 2 Rottweiler pups of 11mths and COMPLETELY understand your problem!!I actually own a farm in Cornwall, but have been up in Nottm the past 4 mths on business, bringing my dogs with me of course, and have had to walk them in the local woods. WHAT A NIGHTMARE. I might as well have been walking Osama Bin Laden and Jack The Ripper!Its like anything, media hype. Bad things always come together, be it plane crashes or dog attacks and people have a very blinded view of things.Try to ignore these stupid people.Best of luck.