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All about Akitas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A national treasure in Japan, Akitas have been a favourite of dog lovers worldwide because of their watchfulness, unconditional loyalty, and great strength. At Dog Chef, we talk about adopting and living with an Akita. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Overview of the Akita Breed<\/h2>\n \n
Bred for: <\/td>Hunting, Working\n<\/td><\/tr>
Height:<\/td>66 to 71 cm (males); 60 to 66 cm (females)<\/td><\/tr>
Weight:<\/td>45 to 58 kg (males); 31 to 45 kg (females)<\/td><\/tr>
Life Span: <\/td>10-13 years<\/td><\/tr>
Good with:<\/td>Children, Families, Seniors<\/td><\/tr>
Coat:<\/td>Short, thick, double-layered coat in different colours and markings (mostly white)<\/td><\/tr>
Temperament:<\/td>Gentle, willful, aloof, loyal, independent, protective<\/td><\/tr>
Shedding:<\/td>Moderate to High<\/td><\/tr>
Other Traits:<\/td>Easy to train, needs lots of grooming, susceptible to health problems, high hunting drive, possibility for weight gain, cold weather tolerance, and tendencies of strong loyalty<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Unlock the Good Health and Spirituality of the Japanese Akita<\/h2>\n\n

The Akita \u2014 a huge, dignified dog breed with Japanese roots \u2014 symbolises good health and spirituality. The courageous Japanese Akitas were trained to hunt bears and wild boars in the mountains. <\/span><\/p>\n

Akitas aren’t widespread in the US or elsewhere in the world, but the well-trained ones make faithful family pets. Akitas are playful and loving with their owners, while being aloof to strangers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Appearance of Akita Dogs<\/h2>\n\n

Akita puppies are loved for their fluffy coats, round bodies, and huge paws. They become strong adults with time. An Akita’s fluffy coat and fox-like face are irresistible. Especially when they tilt their head!<\/span><\/p>\n

American Akitas weigh 32\u201359 kilograms and stand 61\u201371 centimetres at the shoulder. Its enormous head has a broad nose, pointed ears, and small, deep-set brown eyes. Its thick double coat, which sheds little and needs frequent cleaning, might be white, brindle, or pinto with well-defined markings across a robust frame. Akitas’ fluffy tails wrap over their backs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Akita Inu, the Japanese Akita, looks like the American Akita but is smaller. American Akitas can be any colour, while Japanese ones are red, brindle, or white. The Japanese Akita and Shiba Inu look similar; however, the Akita is huge, and the Shiba Inu is small.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Akitas\u2019 Temperament<\/h2>\n\n

Akitas are large and always in charge. They belong to a working breed, but in Japan, they were raised to hunt and protect houses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Akitas make great family dogs if trained early and often. The Akita prefers to be with humans and gets along with familiar youngsters. He’s reserved with strangers. Akitas relate so closely to their families that they may be happiest as the house’s only fur kid (they can feel jealous if you love another dog too much!). Akitas may live alongside pet cats and dogs if introduced as puppies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our 5 irresistible fresh recipes for the Akita dog breed<\/h3>\n \n <\/div>\n \n
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