American Akita
History
The American Akita is a breed that, despite its Japanese
origin, is considered American. How did that come about? Very simply - after
the Second World War, American soldiers returned home and brought several
individuals to their homeland, giving rise to a new history of these rather
ancient dogs.
If we talk about their Japanese origin and history of
existence, the Akita Inu breed since ancient times has been known to
the Japanese. These dogs in ancient times were called matagi ken, and performed
a lot of different functions, from the protection of estates, to bloody
entertainment - dog fights and fights with wild animals. In general, translated
from Japanese, the name of the breed means "going to the bear".
At the end of the 17th century, dogfighting, and in general
dog fights with animals, became increasingly popular, spreading throughout
Japan. Accordingly, there was a need for a variety of breeds. And so, matagi
ken began to cross with mastiff, which was already widely known all over
the world for its fighting qualities, size, and fearlessness.
If you trace the images of Japanese dogs in time, you can
see how their appearance has changed over several centuries. Mastiffs brought
not only the external characteristic features of the breed but also some
internal qualities, such as poise, patience, purposefulness. Dogfighting was
banned only in the early 20th century, but the breed remained.
During World War II, these dogs were virtually wiped out,
though not purposefully, by Allied forces. Japanese breeders later even tried
to cross the Akita with german shepherds, but quickly abandoned this
dubious venture, restoring the population naturally. The American Akita breed
received official recognition in 2001.
Characteristics
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Breed Information
Country |
UNITED STATES |
Lifetime |
10-12 years |
Height |
Males: 66-71 cm |
Weight |
Males: 45-60 kg |
Length of coat |
short |
Color |
redhead, red with white, gray, gray with white |
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American Akita Puppy
American Akita Puppy
Description
The American Akita dog breed has large sizes, erect ears of
a triangular shape with a slight inclination forward, and a semi-long, thick
coat, like a bear cub. The muzzle is wedge-shaped, the chest is wide, the legs
are of medium length. The physique is muscular, strong, the tail is fluffy,
curved upwards.
Personality
Independence, loyalty, and fearlessness - these are the main
features that the character of the American Akita breed possesses. Of course,
the matter is not limited to this, since for many centuries of existence, the
breed has developed a lot of valuable qualities.
These, without a doubt, include a very sharp and developed
intelligence, thanks to which the dog perfectly understands everything that
happens around, understands the owner well, recognizes commands, and is able to
draw its own conclusions. Which he uses, literally having his own view of
things - remember we mentioned independence? That's what it is, in all its glory.
Accordingly, simply breaking the will and achieving stupid
obedience will not work, except that you will eradicate the psyche of the
animal, which is unacceptable. It is not recommended to start this breed for
inexperienced owners, since respect must be earned, and education must take
place correctly, with great patience and justice.
Since there are a lot of hunting genes in the blood, small
animals are perceived poorly, rather as prey. With other pets, they also do not
get along much, especially when the sex of the Akita and the other pet is the
same. These dogs generally require respect for themselves, but they are less
demanding on the manifestation of attention and understand the desire of the
owner to retire. Children are treated well, but, again, disrespectful treatment
is not tolerated. They need walks and training, physical and intellectual
activity.
Teaching
The Akita is a naughty dog. Every dog lover knows this. But
they can be taught to teams, and most importantly, to win their favor. If the dog
loves and respects you, he will do what is necessary and will listen to you.
Akita is difficult to school as a german shepherd dog, but it is possible to
achieve obedience and execution of commands.
The American Akita requires from the owner great patience,
kindness, and will in education. Severity is permissible, cruelty - in no case since in this case, you will not earn any respect. Even with the implementation of
basic commands, at times, the task is not easy, but with due perseverance,
everything will work out. And do not forget to praise the dog for successes,
and scold (fairly and without excesses) for disobedience.
Care
The American Akita breed has a thick coat, and therefore
needs regular combing, at least once a week, and preferably twice. Always make
sure the animal's ears and eyes are clean, bathe your pet once or twice a week
and trim the claws as needed.
Common diseases
The American Akita does not suffer from any complex
hereditary diseases and refers to relatively healthy dogs. The main thing is
to provide a variety of activities so that the pet does not gain excess weight.
In addition, remember that the difficult nature of this breed can not be broken
through aggression and strength, as later it will cause mental problems, and in
the future - and various neuralgias.
Beautiful Pictures of American Akita Breed
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