Japanese Akitainu
Also called Akita Inu, Akita Ken and Japanese Akita
- Sheds a lot
The Japanese Akitainu is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally developed in Japan for dog fighting. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.
- Weight
- 55–75 lb (25–34 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 23–28 in (58–70 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Double
- Origin
- Akita Prefecture, Tōhoku region, Japan
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: Wary of other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Can manage in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a little
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds a lot
- Drooling: Drools a little
Temperament
Alert
Courageous
Dignified
Independent
Loyal
Reserved
Coat colours
Brindle, red, sesame and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 66–75 lb (30–34 kg) | 55–66 lb (25–30 kg) |
| Height | 25–28 in (64–70 cm) | 23–25 in (58–64 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Japanese Akitainu
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Sources
- AKC Standard of the Japanese Akitainu (opens in a new tab)
- AKC Japanese Akitainu Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Akita Inu FCI breed standards (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Japanese Akitainu | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- JAPANESE AKITAINU Official UKC Breed Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Japanese Akita Inu Dogs Breed - Information, Temperament, Size & Price (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).