Akita

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Description: The Akita is large, powerful, alert, with much substance and heavy bone. He has a deep muzzle, small eyes and erect ears, and a large curled tail. Renown for his fierce love, loyalty and obedience to his owner. He is the largest of the Japanese Spitz-type breeds. Akitas have webbed feet and are very strong swimmers. Akitas need space and should not be confined.

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Weight: 75 - 110 lbs.

Height: 24 - 28 inches

Colors: Any colors including white, brindle and pinto, with or without a mask

Coat: Outer coat coarse, straight and stand-off. Soft, dense undercoat.

Temperment: Akitas are active, independent, dignified, bold.

With Children: Yes, the Akita will protect family children, apprehensive of other children.

With Pets: Yes with family pets, may be aggressive towards other small animals.

Watch-dog: Very High

Guard-dog: High, alert but detached, never fearful

Care and Training: Akitas requires daily brushing. Daily exercise is essential. Sheds twice a year. Bathe only when necessary. Early obedience is necessary to prevent aggression against other dogs.

Learning Rate: High, intelligence is extremely high.

Activity: Moderate

Living Environment: A house with a fenced yard is essential.

Health Issues: dysplasia and eye problems.

Life Span: 10- 12 years

Litter Size: 5 - 7

Country of Origin: Japan

History: Akitas date back over three hundred years and take their name from the prefecture of Akita in northern Japan. Developed in 1630 by a Samurai the Akita was produced to be an excellent fighter and guardian. In 1931 the Japanese government designated the Akitas as a National Monument and one of Japan's national treasures. First Registered by the AKC: 1972, AKC Group: Working, Class: Working, Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 5), KC,(GB), UKC

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