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Akita Dog Breed

Overview

Low Maintenance: This breed does not require frequent grooming and thus are easy to maintain.
Constant shedding: If you have a dog is prepared for them to shed. With dense and plush coat brushing them regularly will help control this problem. However frequent vacuuming will be your new lifestyle if you have this breed as your pooch.
Moderately easy to train: House training this breed can turn out to be difficult although if you are ready to work hard nothing is impossible. Training this breed needs patience, understanding and experience thus taking help from trainer would be best way to make your dog obedient.
Personality: This breed is considered to be a loyal breed and love companionship of his family however they tends to be aggressive towards other dogs especially dogs with same sex. This breed is not for first time dog owners due to their strong personality.
Good for new owners: This breed is not good who are becoming pet parent for the first time.
Good with kids: This breed is known to be playful and affectionate and thus suitable for kids.

Breed Info

Common Nicknames

Great Japanese Dog, Japanese Akita and American Akita

Temperament

  • Aggressive
  • Alert
  • Courageous
  • Friendly
  • Independent
  • Loyal
  • Protective
  • Responsive
  • Trainability

    Moderately Easy

  • Shedding

    Constant

  • Grooming

    Low Maintenance

  • Breed Type

    Constant

  • Size

    Medium

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Health

  • Uveodermatologic syndrome

    High

  • Sebaceous Adenitis

    High

  • Pemphigus

    High

  • Hip Dysplasia

    Medium

  • Entropion

    High

  • Cruciate Ligament Injury

    High

Other Info

  • Hypoallergenic

    No

  • Litter Size

    3-12

  • Weight Gain Potential

    High

  • Drooling Tendency

    High

Body Statics

Life Expectancy

10 Years

Min.

12 Years

Max.
  • Male Weight Range
    85-130 Kg
  • Female Weight Range
    65-110 Kg
  • Male Height Range
    25-28 inches
  • Female Height Range
    23-26 inches

Characteristics

Aggressive, Alert, Courageous, Friendly, Independent, Loyal, Protective, Responsive

  • Sensitivity Level

    High

  • Barking

    Rare

  • Mouthiness

    Moderate

  • Hunting Drive

    Low

  • Impulse to Wander

    High

Suitable For

  • Couples
  • New Owners
  • Citizens
  • Kids
  • Family
  • Security

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