Akita Puppy - Your Complete Guide

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     The strong, silent type - this is definitely the best way to describe the Akita. This breed is a take-charge kind of dog and works best with masters who are able to establish their authority effectively over the Akita without resorting to hurtful or violent methods. Akitas are regarded very highly in Japan; in fact, they once held court in the royal palace and the attention of the Japanese aristocracy who, during the earlier part of these dogs' history, were the only ones who could own Akitas. Currently, this breed is deemed as one of Japan's national monuments.

Before buying an Akita puppy, you should consider what your budget, your needs, and your living spaces are. During its first year, an Akita puppy should be fed adequately and requires somewhat large meals. Even though Akitas are generally very laid-back and quiet by nature, they do get quite territorial and aggressive towards other animals and strangers.

This is in large part due to the fact that these dogs were originally bred for hunting large game and that they are descendants of wolves. Akitas are remarkable guard dogs due to their innate instinct to protect their loved ones. Additionally, Akitas need a lot of room to roam as they can get moderately active indoors. These dogs enjoy playtime with their masters, be it indoors or outdoors.

If you do decide to get yourself an Akita puppy for a companion and guardian, do keep in mind the characteristics that the breed is well-known for. Akitas have a high level of intelligence and can get quite attached to their masters. These dogs do not tolerate being left alone for long periods as they thrive on being with their human friends.

Hence, make sure that you can allot quality time with your Akita puppy especially when he is just getting used to his new surroundings. Additionally, if you have other pets at home, make sure that your puppy undergoes intensive socialization training so that he can peacefully co-exist with his animal housemates. Apart from this, take note that Akitas are known for inherently liking to take charge of any situation.

Thus, be sure that you can effectively establish authority over your Akita puppy from day one and that you can deal with his challenging you for the dominant position in the house every once in a while.

Ready to go pick out your Akita puppy? Based on most dog association standards, an Akita's head must be broad, heavy, and flat and resembles a blunt triangle. The dog must have a strong, short muzzle and a black nose. An Akita's eyes are normally deep-set, small, triangular, and dark brown. It also has small triangular ears that must be carried erect. Its tail should be thick and curve over the dog's back. The Akita has a double coat with the under coat being dense, soft, and close to the body and the outer coat being stiff and straight.

The dog's coat normally comes in pure white, sesame (red with black tips), red, and brindle (coat with a streak of brown or gray or a patched coloring).