The Akita is a large breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan. source
The Akita is a large breed of dog originating from the mountainous northern regions of Japan.
The Akita is a powerful, independent and dominant breed, commonly aloof with strangers but affectionate with family members. source
The Akita is a powerful, independent and dominant breed, commonly aloof with strangers but affectionate with family members.
Akitas are generally hardy, but they have been known to suffer from various genetic conditions and be sensitive to certain drugs. source
Akitas are generally hardy, but they have been known to suffer from various genetic conditions and be sensitive to certain drugs.
In most countries, the American strain of Akita is now considered a separate breed. In the United States and Canada, source
In most countries, the American strain of Akita is now considered a separate breed. In the United States and Canada,
Both forms of Akita are probably best known worldwide from the true story of Hachikō, a loyal Akita who lived in Japan before World War II. source
Both forms of Akita are probably best known worldwide from the true story of Hachikō, a loyal Akita who lived in Japan before World War II.
The Akita is generally seen as territorial about its property, and can be reserved with strangers. source
The Akita is generally seen as territorial about its property, and can be reserved with strangers.
The Akita is not considered a breed for a first time dog owner. source
The Akita is not considered a breed for a first time dog owner.
American Akitas are a low maintenance dog breed. source
American Akitas are a low maintenance dog breed.
There are two coat types in the Akita ; "Akita Inu" and "American Akita" source
There are two coat types in the Akita ; "Akita Inu" and "American Akita"
Mature American type males Akita measure typically 26–28 inches (66–71 cm) at the withers and weigh between 100–130 lb (45–59 kg) source
Mature American type males Akita measure typically 26–28 inches (66–71 cm) at the withers and weigh between 100–130 lb (45–59 kg)
Mature females Akita typically measure 24–26 inches (61–66 cm) and weigh between 70–100 lb (32–45 kg). source
Mature females Akita typically measure 24–26 inches (61–66 cm) and weigh between 70–100 lb (32–45 kg).
The Japanese Akita and American Akita began to diverge in type during the Post–World War II era. source
The Japanese Akita and American Akita began to diverge in type during the Post–World War II era.
In 1931, the Akita was officially declared a Japanese National Monument. source
In 1931, the Akita was officially declared a Japanese National Monument.
The Canadian Kennel Club consider American and Japanese Akitas to be two varieties of the same breed, source
The Canadian Kennel Club consider American and Japanese Akitas to be two varieties of the same breed,
Akita is a substantial breed for its height with heavy bones. source
Akita is a substantial breed for its height with heavy bones.
Life Akita expectancy is 10 to 12 years source
Life Akita expectancy is 10 to 12 years
