Description
The Akita is the largest of the Japanese Spitz-type breeds. It's a powerful, solid, muscular, well-proportioned and distinctive looking dog with a flat, heavy head and strong, short muzzle. This breed has webbed feet and is a very strong swimmer. Originally Akita was bred to fight and hunt bears, it looks beautiful , but its temperament is "like a bear". It's independent, dignified, bold and very intelligent. It needs a physically fit natural leader who is very experienced in Working Dogs.
The Akita is the largest of the Japanese Spitz-type breeds. It's a powerful, solid, muscular, well-proportioned and distinctive looking dog with a flat, heavy head and strong, short muzzle. This breed has webbed feet and is a very strong swimmer. Originally Akita was bred to fight and hunt bears, it looks beautiful , but its temperament is "like a bear". It's independent, dignified, bold and very intelligent. It needs a physically fit natural leader who is very experienced in Working Dogs.
Other names:
Akita Inu, Japanese Akita
Akita Inu, Japanese Akita
Country of Origin:
Japan 5000 BC
Japan 5000 BC
Group:
AKC Working Group
AKC Working Group
Height:
Dogs 26-28 inches (66-71 cm.)
Bitches 24-26 inches (61-66 cm.)
Dogs 26-28 inches (66-71 cm.)
Bitches 24-26 inches (61-66 cm.)
Weight:
Dogs 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg.)
Bitches 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg.)
Dogs 75-120 pounds (34-54 kg.)
Bitches 75-110 pounds (34-50 kg.)
Temperament:
This breed is friendly, careful and very affectionate with the family but sometimes spontaneous. It needs to be with the family. It makes a good companion for older children from its own family but may not accept other children. Children must be taught to treat these dogs with kindness. This breed should definitely be supervised with other household pets and children. If teased, Akita's may bite. The Akita may become very aggressive to other dogs and animals. Early socialization and obedience is a must to be assured that the Akita will not become aggressive. It needs firm training as a puppy. As Akita tends to get bored quickly its obedience training requires patience. Akita is the cutest dog, generally people fall in love with the look of the dog but they tend to forget to investigate and understand the character and temperament of the breed.
This breed is friendly, careful and very affectionate with the family but sometimes spontaneous. It needs to be with the family. It makes a good companion for older children from its own family but may not accept other children. Children must be taught to treat these dogs with kindness. This breed should definitely be supervised with other household pets and children. If teased, Akita's may bite. The Akita may become very aggressive to other dogs and animals. Early socialization and obedience is a must to be assured that the Akita will not become aggressive. It needs firm training as a puppy. As Akita tends to get bored quickly its obedience training requires patience. Akita is the cutest dog, generally people fall in love with the look of the dog but they tend to forget to investigate and understand the character and temperament of the breed.
Colors:
Coats can be of any color including pure white, red and sesame without clear borders. A black mask is forbidden.
Coats can be of any color including pure white, red and sesame without clear borders. A black mask is forbidden.
Coat:
Its double coat is composed of a thick, soft undercoat and a harsh, waterproof outer coat. As bathing removes the natural waterproofing of the coat bathe only when absolutely necessary. Akita sheds heavily twice a year.
Its double coat is composed of a thick, soft undercoat and a harsh, waterproof outer coat. As bathing removes the natural waterproofing of the coat bathe only when absolutely necessary. Akita sheds heavily twice a year.
Life Expectancy:
10-12 years
10-12 years
Litter Size:
5 to 7
5 to 7
Health Issues:
It's sensitive to vision problems, night blindness, inward rolling lids, hip dysplasia and anesthesia
It's sensitive to vision problems, night blindness, inward rolling lids, hip dysplasia and anesthesia
Living Environment:
If it is sufficiently exercised the Akita will do okay in an apartment but will do best with a large yard. The Akita needs moderate but regular exercise to stay in shape.
If it is sufficiently exercised the Akita will do okay in an apartment but will do best with a large yard. The Akita needs moderate but regular exercise to stay in shape.
Learning Rate:
High, intelligence is extremely high
High, intelligence is extremely high
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