Are akita dogs good for familys?

The answer to your question, is yes. I have 3 akitas. They make wonderful dogs, If you have ever hears of aggressive akita stories, do not listen. They are not like that. They are a great family pet, I would not even call my dogs pets they are more like family. We wash our dogs once a month but you do not have to you could probly do it once every 3 or 2 months.