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Catalinotelea (talk) 03:14, 26 December 2014 (UTC)American Akita information

Name American Akita Other names Akita Inu, Japanese Akita, American Akita, Great Japanese Dog (Obsolete) Origin Japan Size Type Large Dog Breeds Breed Group Working dog breeds (AKC) Life span 11 -15 years Temperament Dignified, Alert, Friendly, Courageous, Docile, Responsive Height Female: 24–26 inches (61–66 cm) Male: 26–28 inches (66–71 cm) Weight Female: 32–45 kg Male: 45–59 kg Colors Fawn, Brindle, Red, White, Pinto Puppy Price Average $600 - $1000 USD Temperament

The Akita is docile, intelligent, courageous and fearless. Careful and very affectionate with its family. Sometimes spontaneous, it needs a firm, confident, consistent pack leader. Without it, the dog will be very willful and may become very aggressive to other dogs and animals. It needs firm training as a puppy. The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in its pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success. If the dog is allowed to believe he is the leader over the humans he may become very food-possessive as he tells the humans to wait their turn. He eats first. Considered a first-class guard dog in Japan, Japanese mothers would often leave their children in the family Akita's care. They are extremely loyal and thrive on firm leadership from their handlers. They should definitely be supervised with other household pets and children. Although the breed may tolerate and be good with children from his own family, if you do not teach this dog he is below all humans in the pack order he may not accept other children and if teased, Akitas may bite. Children must be taught to display leadership qualities and at the same time respect the dog. With the right type of owner, the proper amount of daily mental and physical exercise and firm training, they can make a fine pet. Obedience training requires patience, as these dogs tend to get bored quickly. The Akita needs to be with its family. It vocalizes with many interesting sounds, but it is not an excessive barker.

Health Problems

Prone to hip dysplasia, both hypothyroid and autoimmune thyroiditis, immune diseases like VKH and Pemphigus, skin problems like SA and eyes (PRA, Micro, entropion) patella and other problems with the knee.

Living Conditions

The Akita will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is moderately active indoors and will do best with a large yard.