Akita
Also called Akita Inu, Akita Ken, American Akita, Great Japanese Dog and Japanese Akita
- Needs space
- Sheds a lot
- Best as the only dog
The Akita is a large, muscular dog breed that originated in Japan. They are known for their loyalty and courage.
- Weight
- 77–132 lb (35–60 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 24–28 in (61–71 cm)
- Life span
- 10–14 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Double
- Origin
- Akita Prefecture, Japan (17th-19th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: Prefers to be the only dog
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Needs space
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds heavily
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Alert
Courageous
Dignified
Loyal
Reserved with strangers
Responsive
Coat colours
Brindle, fawn, pinto, red, sesame and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 77–132 lb (35–60 kg) | 77–110 lb (35–50 kg) |
| Height | 26–28 in (66–71 cm) | 24–26 in (61–66 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for an Akita
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Breeds of a similar size
All large breeds
Sources
- Official Standard of the Akita (AKC) (opens in a new tab)
- AKC Akita Standard - Akita Club of America (opens in a new tab)
- Akita Dog Breed and Characteristics (opens in a new tab)
- Akita Dogs Breed - Information, Temperament, Size & Price (opens in a new tab)
- Akita Breed: Characteristics, Care & Photos | Chewy (opens in a new tab)
- Akita (dog breed) - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).