Aiko

Forget everything you think you know about Akitas. Aiko (2) never got the "aloof and reserved" memo — she's out here shattering breed stereotypes one enthusiastic greeting at a time. This girl has serious kid cred, with a track record of living alongside children and acing it. She also cohabitated with a cat and honestly showed more interest in her feline roommate than the cat showed in her — so we're thinking a confident, dog-savvy cat could be her next great scene partner (emphasis on savvy — this one likes attention returned). Socially, Aiko reads other dogs like a pro and seems totally content just coexisting in their orbit. Add in her polished house manners, and you've got a gal who's basically already trained herself to be your ideal roommate. Aiko isn't just friendly for an Akita — she's friendly, full stop. Come meet her and see for yourself.

Aiko weighs 74lbs