Akita, a powerful and majestic looking dog, is a large breed of dog with its origin in Japan. It is also known as Japanese Akita or Great Japanese Dog. Akita is quite uncommon in many countries and American Akita is a separate breed. It is famous due to it’s almost bear shaped head.
Outer coat is thick and waterproof that is suitable for fierce winters in Northern Japan. Undercoat is dense, straight and soft. Japanese Akita comes in five colors brindle, pure white, sesame, red and fawn. It has an alert and intelligent looking blunt wedge shaped head with dark and deep set eyes. Ears are triangular, wide and prickled. It has a broad and wide forehead with a strong looking and short muzzle. Black or brownish colored nose is well formed. Overall body is strong, muscular and powerful with thick legs and a deep body. Webbed toes make them excellent swimmers. Tail is tightly curved over the back. It weighs around 80-120 pounds and its height is about 24 inches. It has a life span of about 12-15 years. Akita is a loyal, docile, aloof, clean, intelligent and loyal dog and is excellent as a housedog.
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