Coat
This is a double coated animal. The outer
coat is hard and stands often off the body and the inner coat
is adhering to the body and is soft.
Overview
Akita is considered as national dog of Japan
for many centuries and is even considered as a national asset
by many persons.
During the world war II, the population of Akita dogs got
reduced in numbers and this happened mainly due to the lack
of food during the war periods.
In Japan, this was used to hunt boards in the free ranging
areas and the wild bears.
Character
Akita is a faithful dog and is highly watchful
in character. This is a highly confident animal which loves
swimming due to the webbed structure present in the limbs.
This dog is a dominant type of dog and is not getting well
with other dogs.
Temperament
Akita is not suitable to the owners who are
submissive. This dog is highly territorial in nature and may
not get along well with other dogs.
It tries to charge at the strangers and are highly wary of
the strangers. The barking activity is not a frequent one
for this dog. Only when required, the dog will bark. Otherwise,
the dog is a calm dog when compared with other breeds of dogs.
Care
The skin status needs to be kept free from
excessive dirt or any external parasites like fleas, ticks
or lice. The hair materials around the paw regions need to
be trimmed in order to keep the webbed structure of limbs
visible.
Training
If left uncared, the dog may develop some
unwanted behavior. Training should be given by a trained person.
If Akita dogs are properly trained by socializing with other
animals or the persons who are well known to the owner, then
the dog becomes friendly to them.
Activity
The Akita dogs are smart in activities and
are highly affectionate and Akita love their owners.
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