Akita Inu Breed Information

Original Function: Bear Hunter, guarding

Temperament: Dignified, courageous, aloof. Tends to show dominance over other dogs.

Recommended for: Experienced and knowledgable handlers. Not a Beginners Dog

Be Aware If not well socialised from a young age may become aggressive towards other dogs

Lifespan: 10 - 12 yrs

Height: Dogs 66-71 cm (26-28 ins).

Height: 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.

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, bloat, 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
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AKITA INU CLUB OF VIC. Inc.
Breed Inquiry Officer Gary Freestone
Bullengarook, 3437
PH: 03) 5428 9191
Email:akitaclubvic@aol.com
www.akitaclub-vic.org.au/