`I had a female Akita for 12-14 years here. All white, pink nose, beautiful dog. We got her when she was two and really had no problems the first ten-twelve years, then she developed some skin problems.
She was a yard dog and seem to do fine. Sheading was not too bad except once a year when she molted. Fur all over the yard for two weeks. Had to rake it up along the fence.
When I traveled, I'd leave her at the plant with the security guard. The guys at the plant all liked her.
I would say she wasn't very bright, but she was two when we got her, and she had been mostly caged up until then. Happy dog, she loved riding in the back of the pickup, was good a leash and really liked people.
Great dog, I would take one or both if I had a decent yard.
Good luck.