Place of the origin of the breed - Japan.
Description. Akita is a big, strong dog with a strong self-esteem. Its high held head is decorated with small ears and dark eyes. This is a very beautiful dog with thick, like a plush, luxurious hair. Muscular limbs provide Akita energetic and cheerful movement. There is a real example of Akita's faith - there is a monument to the dog-named Hachiko in Tokyo, who met its master, who was returning home from work every day. Hachiko continued to go to the metro station 10 years after the death of its owner. The eponymous film was shot about this amazing dog in the US.
Color: red, white, brindle dog with a distinctive white pattern on the snout.
Dog's size: large.
Hair length: Short/medium.
Life: Akitas are long livers, 15-year-old age of the animal is normal.
There may be from 3 to 12 pups in the litter, on average 7-8 are born.
The size of a lady-dog - 61-64 cm, weight - 34-50 kg; size of male dogs - 66-71 cm, weight - 34-50-kg.
Akitas are very healthy dogs, but sometimes they have problems related to the hip joint, so buying a puppy, you need to check its health.
In special cases, Akitas have problems with the immune and nervous systems, innate dwarfness is rare, which is often combined with fused eyelids.
Akita is not fussy in food and usually does not eat much.
Talking about the character of the dog, it should be noted that Akita does not fit the inexperienced owner. This dog is very independent and more dominant, so you need to be careful if there are children or other dogs next to it. Akitas hardly get along with cats! In relation to children, lady-dogs are more affectionate than male-dogs. In general, Akita is extremely loyal to its family, they are courageous, will be protect your home, though they bark rarely. Hunting instinct is well-developed and it should be taken into account while walking.
Akita, because of its waywardness, needs constant monitoring, but it's a dog with a high level of intelligence, Akita hardly takes aggressive methods of training, so never hit or punish your pet. It needs harsh discipline of a loving master, and training and education should be started at an early age.
Akita needs physical activity, without regular walks, the dog becomes nervous, this is a hunting dog that needs a lot of running. Dog willingly and with dignity protects its owner.
Level of relationship with children is low.
The dog normally stands transportation, but feels bad alone.
Hair care is easy - regular brushing (once a week) with a wire brush is enough. Hair loss is slight.
