| Named for a town on the northern Japanese
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| | lies close to the body.
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| island of Honshu, the Akita was a
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| | In Japan the all white Akita is revered.
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| sporting dog of the noble houses. Each
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| | In the United States and Britain
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| Shogun kept a kennel of the big dogs to
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| | parti-colors and brindles are not only
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| hunt deer, bear and boar. It was
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| | allowed, they are preferred. These coat
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| forbidden to speak to the dogs or about
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| | varieties are not permissible at FCI
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| them except in a special language called
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| | sponsored shows, which are governed by
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| "dog words".Good examples of the Akita
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| | the standard accepted by the dog's native
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| were jealously guarded and it was not
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| | Japan.
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| until after World War II that any
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| | Moderate grooming.
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| appreciable number left their homeland.
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| | Not an excessive shedder.TIPS:The Akita
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| They were accepted for registration in
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| | was officially declared a national
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| the American Kennel Club in 1973.BODY
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| | treasure in Japan in 1931.
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| TYPE:A powerful looking dog with a
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| | The first Akita in the United States was
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| distinctive, bear-like expression.
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| | a gift to Helen Keller from the Japanese
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| Height: 24-28 inches (at shoulder)
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| | people. He was named Kamikaze but she
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| Weight: 75-110 pounds
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| | always referred to him as "her angel in
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| The tail is set high and curls forward
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| | fur."
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| over the back. It is never altered.
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| | In 1995 the already popular breed gained
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| The ears are erect and are not altered.
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| | even more attention for its part in the
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| Bones are very thick and
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| | Nicole Brown Simpson murder case.HEALTH
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| strong.PERSONALITY:An aggressive breed
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| | CONCERNS:Subject to hip dysplasia
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| that is not for first-time dog owners.
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| | Possible congenital eye defects
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| Not trustworthy around other dogs or
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| | Subject to hypothyroidism
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| cats.
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| | Allergic skin diseaseFor more
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| Suitable for children only if raised
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| | information:
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| with them.
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| | Akita
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| A natural guard and very possessive of
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| | Dog BreedsPlease also visit for all of
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| both its family and property.COAT:Thick,
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| | your dog supply and dog informational
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| double coat of short to medium length
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| | needs.
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