Akita
Breed Profile
Group: Non Sporting
Origin: Japan
Colour: White and Tan
Lifespan: 10 to 12 years
Akitas are dignified, courageous and aloof.
Owner's Guide
Independent and aloof, Akitas are slow to show their feelings. They are reserved with strangers and need appropriate and continued socialization with people and other dogs to stay tolerant. Powerful, courageous and determined, they are best suited to experienced, strong-willed owners.
Originally bred: to hunt large game, guard, and fight other dogs.
Special characteristics
The Akita is determined, with a powerful, muscular build.
Exercise requirements
Medium. Enjoys exercise.
Attitude to
Owners: loyal, independent
Children: natural guard, not tolerant
Other pets: will kill small animals, will chase
Strangers: reserved, territorial
Unfamiliar dogs: can be problematic/aggressive unless well socialized
Perfect owner
Experienced, strong-willed, independent owner who can provide plenty of socialization,
safe exercise and plenty of games and activity.
Potential problems
May to be aggressive to other dogs, and may display status-related aggression to gentle owners.
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