Akita
Pet Photos
Register for a free My Pets account to feature you pet’s picture here!
- Dog Breed Group
- Working Dogs
- Origin of Breed
- Japan as a guard dog and hunter
- Life Expectancy
- 10 to 12 years
- Color
- all
- Coat
- Double Coated, 1-2 inches long with dense undercoat.
- Exercise Needs
- Regular daily walks. Jogging and running take a toll on their joints & connective tissue. Really active exercise is not suggeste
- Temperament
- Very high energy. The Akita is a powerful dog that is reserved and protective. It is best that this breed be socialized to peopl
- Good with Children
- Best with older children.
- Grooming Needs
- Easy to care for with weekly brushing
- Average Size - Male (in)
- 26-28
- Average Size - Female (in)
- 24-26
- Average Weight - Male (lbs)
- 75-110+
- Average Weight - Female (lbs)
- 75-110+
- Health Issues
- Akitas need professional obediance training. Because these dogs are so strong, they're not recommended for novice dog fanciers.v
- Living Conditions
- Suited for suburbs or rural regions. Makes an excellent watchdog.
Breed Description
The Akita is a breed of working dog that originated in the mountains of northern Japan. In 1931 the Japanese government designated the breed as a national treasure. The Akita is a powerful, muscular dog with a broad head, erect, pointed ears (small in relation to head size), and a large curved tail carried over the back or curled against the flank. Akitas are bred in a variety of colours and markings, including all-white, brindle, and pinto. Except for the white, all akitas bear a distinct mask (dark area around the muzzle).