Akita
Family: Spitz, Northern
(hunting)
AKC Breed Group: Working
Place of Origin: Japan
Date of Origin: 1600s
Breed Weight: 65 - 130 lbs, male is usually heavier
Breed Height: male 26 - 28 inches, female 24 - 26 inches
Original Function: Large-game hunting, dog fighting
Colors: any color including white, brindle and pinto
Coat: Akitas are double-coated; straight and coarse hair, the undercoat
is soft and dense
Primary Current Function: security
Characteristics and Temperaments: Akitas are alert, courageous and
responsive. They usually are aggressive toward other dogs and cautious with
strangers so proper socialization as a pup is a must. Akita breed dogs make good
watch dog. They have to be raised around children, otherwise they may not
tolerate their behavior
Training and Activity: Akitas want to be part of the family. They need a
securely fenced yard for consistent exercise and training
Other Names: Akita Inu, Japanese Akita
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