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Akita The Akita is one of three spitz-type dogs native to Japan. At one time, only the Japanese aristocracy was permitted to own the formidable hunter. The breed has changed little since the seventeenth century.

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Body

broad and deep chest

thick, muscular neck

level back

muscular loin

well-rounded ribs

Class

Mammalia

Coat

stiff outer coat

fine and thick undercoat

Color Characteristics

all colors

Common Name

Japanese Akita

Akita Inu

Akita Prefecture

Shishi Inu

Description

The Akita is one of three spitz-type dogs native to Japan. At one time, only the Japanese aristocracy was permitted to own the formidable hunter. The breed has changed little since the seventeenth century.

Ears

small

triangular

carried erect

Eyes

small

deep-set

triangular

dark brown

Forequarters

strong and powerful shoulders

legs heavily boned

elbows close to the body

Head

broad, flat, and heavy forming a blunt triangle

well-defined stop

strong, short muzzle

black nose

Height

66 to 71 cm

Hindquarters

muscular

bone comparable to forequarters

hocks less angular than other breeds

Kingdom

Animalia

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Tail

thick

carried high and curved over the back of the dog

Title

Akita

Type

Mammals

Dog

Unique

1

Weight

40 to 50 kg

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