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Akita
The Akita is the largest of the Japanese Spitz-type breeds, named for Akita Prefecture, where it is thought to have originated.
This breed is renowned for its fierce love, loyalty and obedience to its owner. Akitas come in four colors: Red Fawn, Sesame (Red Fawn with black tips), Brindle and White. All except white must have whitish hair on the sides of the muzzle, on the cheeks, the neck, chest, body and tail. The Pinto color is not accepted as a Japanese Akita color, only as an American Akita color. Some breeders in the US mix the original Japanese Akita with the heavier American type which is larger, shorter in fure and allows for more colors. The original Akita Inu is now simply called the Akita and the American Akita can be referred to the Great Japanese Dog (GJD).
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| Temperament: | The Akita is a very affectionate, intelligent, fearless, docile breed. He makes an excellent family pet since they are clean and easy to housebreak. This breed is typically gentle with children but moreso to their own family members rather than strangers. Akitas can be stubborn and require firm but loving obedience training. He lives to protect his family and spend time with you. |
| Size: | Height: 26 -28 inches
Weight: 75-120 lbs. |
| Living Conditions: | The Akita will do best in a place with a large backyard to run freely. It is moderately active indoors so apartment life can suffice. |
| Origin | A native to the island of Honshu in the region of Akita in Japan. The Akita is considered the national dog of Japan and is designated as a Natural Monument. The breed is used as an Imperial guard dog, fighting dog, numer, sledding, and for polive army and guard work. The first Akita was brought to the US by Helen Keller. |
| Health Issues: | Prone to hip dysplasia, thyroid and autoimmune thyroiditis, immune diseases like VKH and Pemphigus, skin problems like SA and eyes (PRA, Micro, entropion) patella and other problems with the knee. |
| Exercise | Needs moderate but regular exercise. |
| Grooming | The coat of the Akita needs constant maintenace since the texture is coarse, stiff and short. Brush with a firm bristle brush and bath only when necessary. The Akita sheds heavily twice a year. |
| Life Expectancy: | About 10-12 years |
| Average Cost | ? |
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