| Akita
Details
Height: Dogs 66-71 cm (26-28 ins).
Bitches 61-66 cm (24-26 ins).
Colour:
Any colour including white brindle or pinto. Colours are brilliant
and clear. Markings are well defined with or without mask or blaze.
Coat:
Outer coat coarse, straight, and standing off body. Undercoat
soft and dense. Coat at withers and rump is approximately 5 cm (2
ins), slightly longer than on rest of body, more profuse on tail.
No indication of ruff or feathering.
General
Appearance: Large, powerful alert, with much substance
and heavy bone. Large, broad head, with relatively small eyes and
erect ears carried forward in line with back of neck; large, curled
tail, in balance with head.
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Dog
Facts
Price:
$800.00 - $2000.00 plus
Temperament:
Dignified, courageous, aloof. Tends to show dominance over other
dogs.
Lifespan: 10 - 12 yrs
Recommended
for: Experienced handles & families.
Be Aware
# May Be Aggressive with other dogs.
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The Akita is the national dog
of Japan and is considered a national treasure.
They were used in pairs for hunting deer, wild boar and bears. They
were also left at home to child mind while the rest of the family
were in the fields working. These days they have found work with
police, dogs for the blind and sled dogs.
They are a handsome dog and renowned for their strength, courage
and loyalty. They are not a dog for beginners, but for experienced
handlers only. They need to be well socialised and training from
a young age, as they have a dominant nature. They learn quickly
and get bored easily, so training has to be fun and not to long.
They are not a habitual barker, but when they do bark it pays to
investigate.
The Akita must live with their human family, so they can bond, love
and protect. An Akita left in the back yard continually, will become
bored, destructive and/or aggressive.
Grooming-
a brush once a week while in coat is all they need, and a bath when
needed. They shed coat twice a year and it's a good idea to get
a stripping comb and remove all the dead hair.
Exercise-
They need moderate but regular exercise to stay in shape.
Health-
A robust breed but can have some problems with Hip Dysplasia, eye
problems and thyroid problems. They need a good diet. To much red
meat or food colours in their diet may cause hot spots and other
skin coat problems
For Diet and other general dog health information Health/Nutrition
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