The Akita came from the island of Honshu in the Akita region of Japan.
But the American
Akitas comes in all dog colors.
Not exact matches
The first
Akita's to
come to the United States were a gift to Helen Keller from the Japanese government.
I did not switch her to brands the vet recommend and found it funny when the vet told me «the I am a very strict mom when it
comes to what my husky /
akita dog can have.
Akita - Inu's often
come in various colors which are all permitted in breeding standards, including sesame brindle and fawn.
This breed has records from over 3,000 years ago, originating in the
Akita region in Japan, from where its name
comes from.
She then
came to the conclusion that
Akitas were «gentle, companionable, and trusty».
Knowing about the history of the
Akita breed will help you when it
comes to deciding about feeding your pet, and what diet to provide to ensure it remains healthy.
I had my puppy's DNA tested, both parents were on site and he was supposed to be Shepherd /
Akita, but the test
came back as Pitbull / Shepherd / Chow / Siberian Husky / Asian mix breed?
Fun Fact: The first two
akitas to
come to America belonged to Helen Keller, and were gifts from the Japanese.
Ebony Blue or EB, as we call her, is a young (probably around 1 - 2 years old, we think), medium size, cattle dog /
akita / husky mix that
came to us from the Oakland shelter after being found as a stray.
Akita Inus would be used as hunting dogs, often cornering bears and keeping them at bat until the hunter could
come and kill its prey.
When it
comes to herding, they have proven their worth by guarding livestock and animals from predators and trespassers in the
Akita Prefecture.
Because the
Akita didn't understand what's going on, he decided to wait — and he kept vigil for 9 straight years, hoping that his master would
come back.
The Japanese
Akitas, in contrast, are smaller,
come in orange and white, brindle or pure white, and may not have a black mask.
American
Akitas are larger and heavier,
come in a number of different colors and frequently have a black mask on their faces.
When living with an
Akita dog, you will
come to understand that he will not paw at you relentlessly for attention like other breeds might.
Akita dogs have a strong need to appear dominant and can be extremely strong - headed, which is why dog breeders are always advised to be very cautious when it
comes to training, since every single detail counts.
That isn't all, it also
comes with a character pack that includes
Akita Neru, Yowane Haku and Kasane Teto.