With their double coat, Akitas handle cold weather well but should always have shelter. With shade and fresh water, they can also tolerate hot weather. Its double coat consists of a thick, furry underlayer and a medium-length, harsh, straight topcoat which may be any shade of cream, brown, red, gray, black, silver, or brindle. A [...]
They hail from Japan, but are found almost worldwide. Welcome to the Akita Inu. There are Shiba Inu’s and Akita’s. Two different breeds totally. The animal originated in Hokuriki Japan and is considered one of the Native Japanese Dog Breeds. It was first brought to America by Helen Keller.
But this dog [...]
Many of you have heard about the controversy surrounding the current status of the Akita. The Japan Kennel Club as well as AKIHO (the parent club in Japan), do not consider American Akitas to be true Akitas. Over the last several years Japan has convinced the FCI countries to eliminate any Akitas with pinto markings, [...]
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