Akita - Characteristics , Personality, Information , Size, Coexistence, History, Weight, History, Photo, Video, Dog Breed
Akita dogs characteristics and personality
An affectionate and loyal member of the family, the Akita is
happy being the only dog and can be aggressive towards dogs outside the
family.
The Akita at a glance
The Akita's large size can make it difficult to control
making it not a breed suitable for everyone.
Size:
Weight range:
Male: 38'5-58 kg
Female: 29'5-50 kg
Height at the withers:
Male: 68'5 cm
Female: 63'5 cm
Characteristics:
Ears upright (naturally)
Expectations:
Need for exercise: medium
Energy level: medium
Life expectancy: 10-12 years
Tendency to drool: low Tendency to snore: low
Tendency to bark: low
Tendency to shed hair: low Social / care needs: moderate
Bred for:
Hunting bears
Hair:
Average length
Features: double layer
Colors: any color
General grooming needs: moderate
Club recognition:
AKC classification: working dog
RSCE classification: spits type dogs
Frequency: common
The Akita is a large and powerful dog with a robust and
purposeful appearance. Being only slightly longer than it is tall; Akita has a
very balanced appearance.
The curly tail is proportioned with respect to its large
head. Akita males usually measure around 68 cm and weigh about 50 kg. Females
usually measure about 64 cm and weigh about 36 kg. Its broad chest and neck
form a solid base for its large head, its least aesthetic feature. The wide
head and short snout form a triangle when viewed from above. The Akita has
small eyes and erect ears giving this breed a very dignified expression. The
body is muscular and the legs are straight and strong. The tail is long and
full, with a high insert and usually curls over the body.
Akita's hair is short-medium and very dense. The inner layer
is soft and thick which makes the Akita well adapted to colder climates,
although the hair decreases its density considerably in the hottest months. The
outer layer, or guard hair, is slightly longer and thicker. Some Akitas have
long hair and, although not a morphologically desirable feature, they are
attractive dogs in their own right. Akita colors include white, brindle, and
pinto. White Akitas have no mask. The pintos are white with large spots of
color covering the body. The inner layer may be a different color than the
outer layer, but the colors are always intense. Akita's striking appearance has
contributed to its increased popularity.
Personality:
The Akita was not raised to work in groups, but to be alone
or in pairs. To this day that heritage is still reflected. The Akita is happy
being the only dog and can be aggressive towards other dogs outside the
family. With proper socialization, the Akita can learn to tolerate other dogs,
although he will always try to maintain his leading status at any cost. The
Akita is loyal and loving to his family and friends, but very territorial in
his home and distant to strangers. They are excellent guard dogs and only bark
if they perceive something strange.
The Akita's large size can make it difficult to control
making it not a breed suitable for everyone. He has extraordinary strength and
endurance and needs a lot of time spent on his training to properly channel his
energy. Being a fairly intelligent breed the Akita can easily get bored with
training. You thrive if you are challenged and assigned a job to do.
Coexistence:
Despite being a large and heavy breed, they have been bred
for centuries as companion dogs. The loyalty and devotion they manifest is a
trait highly valued by the owners of these dogs. Normally, the Akita will
follow you from room to room in your house as if his sole purpose in life was
to protect you and keep you company. In any case, Akita may have a tendency to
be aggressive. Usually the aggressiveness is towards other dogs. They are not
usually aggressive towards people, but they have a highly developed instinct
for protection, so be careful when someone unknown enters your home. As for the
children of the family, the Akita is as loyal to them as to the rest of the
family. Of course, young children in general should never be left alone with
large dogs, especially when they are new to the family.
In addition to their extreme loyalty, they like to be clean,
so it is very easy to teach them not to relieve themselves at home. These two
characteristics make them very desirable dogs to keep in a house. Others claim
that Akitas are almost like cats due to their cleanliness and low odor.
History:
Akita originated in Japan where it is considered
"tender of heart and developed in strength". The breed's name takes
its name from Akita Prefecture, an area in northern Japan where the breed was
developed by crossing chow-chows and Japanese kari and tosa dogs. Centuries
ago, only the country's imperial leaders could possess these dogs. Originally
the Akita's job was to hunt, watchdog, and shepherd. This fast and powerful dog
is unbeatable in its ability to hunt large prey such as deer, elk and bears.
The Akita is still considered a loyal and brave dog, which is why in Japan it
is used as a police dog.
Recognized as a symbol of protection, Japanese parents often
receive a statue of an Akita when they have a child. Akita is not only a symbol
of protection, but also of health, happiness and longevity. In 1931 the
government of Japan declared the Akita race as a national monument and one of
the Japanese treasures.
Helen Keller was the first person to bring Akita to the
United States. In 1937, on a visit to Akita Prefecture, she commented on how
much she admired this breed and how much she would like to own a horse. Her
bravery had inspired the Japanese population and, as a gesture of respect, they
gave her a puppy named Kamikaze-Go. Although this cub died young, she was
fortunate to receive a second Akita, and enjoyed her company for many years.
Akita dog breed information and personality traits
An affectionate and loyal member of the family, the Akita is
a happy dog being the only pet in the house and can be aggressive towards
other dogs outside the family.
The Akita Dog Breed
Akita is large in size and difficult to control so it may
not be suitable for everyone.
Size:
Weight range:
Male: 85 - 130 lbs.
Female: 65 - 110 lbs.
Height at the withers:
Male: 27 inches
Female: 25 inches
Characteristics:
Dolichocephalic (long face)
Expectations:
Exercise required: average
Energy level: average
Average life: 10 - 12 years
Tendency to drool: Low Tendency to snore: Low
Tendency to bark: Low
Tendency to Dig: Low Social / Attention Needs: Moderate
The Akita is large, powerful, and decidedly robust in
appearance. Being slightly larger than tall, the Akita's appearance is well
balanced.
Its tail is full of hair and curly proportioned with its
long head. The male Akita is between 26 and 28 inches tall and weighs about 110
pounds (50 kilograms). The female is between 24 and 26 inches tall and weighs
about 80 pounds (36 kilograms). The Akita's broad chest and neck serves as a
solid base for its large head, as it is its most distinctive feature.
The Akita has small eyes and upright ears, giving the breed
a very dignified expression. The body is muscular and its legs are strong and
straight. The tail is long and full, and the carried high, usually curled over
the body.
The Akita's mantle is short to medium long and very dense.
Its thick mantle inside makes the Akita well adapted for
colder climates, despite the fact that the coat thins out considerably during
the hot season. The outer layer or protection hair is slightly longer and
thicker. Some Akita has long hair, although it is not correct for their
appearance, they are attractive dogs in their own right. Akita colors include
white, two-color and pinto. The white Akita has no mask.
The pinto has all white on the back with large paths of
color covering its body. The inner layer may be a different color than the
outer layer, but the colors are always light and bold. His audacious appearance
of the Akita has contributed to his growth in popularity.
Personality:
The Akita was never raised to live or work in groups, either
to be alone or as a couple. Akita currently reflects his race. The Akita is
happy to be the only one, and can be aggressive towards other dogs that are not
from his family group.
With proper socialization, the Akita can learn to tolerate
other animals, but most of them try to maintain their status as the boss at any
cost. The Akita is loyal and loving towards his family and friends, but he is
territorial with his house and reserved with strangers. They are excellent
watchdogs and will only bark when something really strange happens.
The Akita's large size makes it difficult to control and
therefore it is not a breed for everyone. He has extreme strength and endurance
and needs dedication in his training to help him channel his energy. Being an
intelligent breed, however, the Akita can easily become bored without training.
It works best when given challenges or jobs to do.
Living with:
Although the Akita is large, it is a tough breed; they have
been bred for centuries to be house companies. Their loyalty and devotion shows
that they are loved by the owners of the Akita. Typically the Akita will follow
you from room to room in your home, as if it were his sole purpose to protect
you and keep you company. However the Akita can have aggressive tendencies.
Usually the aggression is towards other dogs.
They are not normally aggressive towards people, but they
have highly developed protective instincts and care should be taken when a
guest arrives at your home. For children at home, the Akita will be as loyal to
them as to any member of the family. Of course, young children should never be
left alone with large dogs, especially when they are new to the family.
In addition to its extreme loyalty, the Akita likes to be
very clean and is easily tamed. These two characteristics make it desirable to
have it at home. Some have described the Akita as being almost a cat, as they
are so clean and odorless.
History:
Akita originates from Japan where it is considered to be
"tender-hearted and strong in spirits". The breed gets its name from
the Akita Prefecture, a section of northern Japan, where the breed was
developed through crossing the Chow with the Japanese Kari and Tolsa's dog.
Centuries ago the breed was owned by the country's imperial leaders. Originally
the Akita's job was to hunt, guard and shepherd. This fast and powerful dog was
surpassed in his ability to chase in the game of hunting deer, elk and black
bear. The Akita continues to be wanted for his loyalty and bravery, and the
Japanese now use him as a police dog.
Known as a symbol of protection, Japanese parents often
received a small statue of an Akita when children were born. Akita is not only
a symbol of protection but also of health, happiness and a long life. In 1931,
the government of Japan declared the Akita breeds a national monument and one
of Japan's national treasures.
Helen Keller was the first person to bring Akita to the
United States. On a visit to Akita Prefecture in 1973, she commented on how
much admiration the race caused her and that she would like to have one for
herself. Her bravery inspired the people of Japan, and her gesture of respect
was given to a puppy named Kamikaze-Go. Despite the fact that the cub died at
an early age, she was very fortunate to receive a second Akita and enjoyed her
company for many years.
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