Akita

Akita

Akita (Akita-inu) - this dog breed comes from the mountainous northern regions of Japan. Separates the two varieties of this breed - the American and Japanese. American breed characterized by a great variety of colors. Akita is a powerful and independent dog, especially when dealing with strangers. In the family - this is a very affectionate dog. The American Akita is usually a kind of orange color, with small dark eyes. Japanese species is dark gray with white paws and tail, more powerful physique. Akita growth reaches 71 cm, weight up to 59 kg.

Akita excellent hunters. They are easy to hunt wild boar, deer and even a bear. And the way to hunt this dog like a game. She plays the victim, never hesitating to attack, giving the opportunity to the hunter. Before the arrival of the hunter it keeps the victim from a distance, but at the same time not letting her out of sight.
Well-known representative of this breed - Hachiko, who waited for his master's 9 years old at the railway station. Now at this station is a statue depicting Hachiko.

During World War II, the Japanese Akita species was on the brink of extinction. They were used for food during the famine years. And of skins made ​​clothes. Just dogs became carriers of disease and helped to destroy. Saved only by the dogs in remote mountainous areas of Japan. From there, the breed and began its journey again.

Japanese Akita and American Akita began to diverge as the one in the era after the Second World War. It was at this time, American soldiers serving as part of the occupation forces in Japan, first came into contact with the Akita. Breed so impressed them that many soldiers have decided to take the dogs Akita home to America.

The characteristic physical features of the Akita is a bear's head raised up triangular ears. The eyes of the Akita are small, dark, deep-set and triangular in shape. Wool fat in two layers. Paws narrow, almost like a cat. Their tails are back and rolled into a curl.

Akita character sometimes shows cat habits. Absolutely there is nothing unusual in the fact that after eating Akita washes her face, like a cat. Can be finicky and likes to show off. Other dogs can not tolerate. Protect their territory from strangers.

The Akita is a large, strong, independent and dominant dog. Basically - it is obedient and loving dog in the family. Gets along well with children.

Akito does not usually breed in groups. They are adapted to live alone or in pairs. With other dogs tend to dominate, especially on dogs of the same sex. Is not designed to sit on a leash. Akita is smart, brave, fearless and careful, sometimes spontaneous. But other dogs are very aggressive.

Precursors of the modern Akita were used for hunting bear, wild boar and deer in Japan. They will chase the bear and keep it at bay, as long as the hunter will come and kill the bear. In our time, the breed is used primarily as a companion dog, as a dog therapy. Successful competitor in all dog competitions.

Akita

Akita

Akita

Akita

Akita