Temperament: The Ainu has many wonderful characteristics and is a fearless, defensive, watchdog and very brave watchdog. This dog is smart and trains well. Here we have a dog that can also be tame, loving family and home. This dog needs an owner who shows great leadership and sets standards, or he can become aggressive and stubborn.
This dog is not good at letting off the leash with other animals. They can be good if they are raised with children, but the children must show leadership to the dog. Socializing this dog well will help him be better around dogs and people. The Ainu need to walk daily at a moderate level to keep fit.
Health problems: The Ainu are in good health. As with any dog, he needs to be up to date on all vaccinations, heartworm preventatives, and dewormers. I also suggest that you take your dog to the vet twice a year for a complete checkup, including a fecal exam.
Grooming: This coat is double and coarse and will need brushing and combing about twice a week.
Living Conditions: This dog is not suitable for apartment living. The Ainu needs a large area to run and play. This breed can live outside as the double coat will protect it from the harsher elements, but I suggest you have a quality dog house or kennel with dry bedding and of course as with any dog you need to keep an eye on the elements and do Surely they do not get to be neither cold nor hot depending on the season.