Akita
Akita
Breed Group
Working Group
Personality
Easy to groom, territorial about property, reserved with strangers, intolerant of other dogs of the same sex, treat strangers in an aggressive manner, reactive towards other dogs, spontaneous, alert
Fun Fact
The breed originated from the snowy, rural, mountainous region of Japan, Akita and Odate, where they were used to hunt boar, elk, and the small Yezo bear. There is a museum in Odate devoted to the breed. Because they groom themselves like cats, they are sometimes described as “feline in its actions".
Average Height
26-28 Inches (Male) 24-26 Inches (Female)
Average Weight
100-130 Pounds (Male) 70-100 Pounds (Female)
Life Span
10-14 Years
Grooming Tips
- High seasonal shedding but year-round shedding as well.
- Daily to weekly brushing.
- Use a deep cleaning shampoo and conditioner to get under coat.
- Coat can mat.
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