Akita Breeders

Akita

With a long, thick coat in appearing in colors of red, fawn, brindle, white, pinto, and sesame (a black-tipped red or fawn color), the Akita remains the largest of the three Spitz dog breeds nascent to Japan. Characteristic of the breed is a broad, triangle-shaped head and large, bushy, tail, curling up and around to meet the Akita's back. Erect ears, slanting forward to run parallel to the back of the neck, provide the Akita with a dominating and alert appearance. Most widely known for their quiet and calming presence, the Akita demonstrates an inherent quality about them that is said to put its company at ease. Impeccable house pets in homes with or without a yard, Akita are remarkably quick to house-train. Quite like cats, Akita like to stay clean, and often groom themselves in a similar fashion. A devout and loyal breed, an Akita will remain aloof with strangers, and yet affectionate and altruistic with its owners. Maintaining a naturally strong prey-drive, the Akita usually does best in homes without other types of pets. Originating as a guard and hunting dog in Japan, Akita remained foreign to the U.S until the late 1930's, when Helen Keller became the first person to own an Akita with her particular liking and interest in the breed. Standing 24-28" in height and growing to reach between 70-180lbs. once fully mature, the typical Akita's lifespan last approximately 12 years of age.