Akita General

Because of their dominating temperament, an Akita can be somewhat of a test to train. This feature unequivocally proves, why should Akita training and exercises be fundamental. The Akita must realize who (more…)

Pets are humans’ best friends. We keep them for different reasons, mostly because of their loving appearance, for protection, or even for taking care of us such as guide dogs. Whatever the reason, we love (more…)

Once a man in New Zealand was attacked by a Japanese Akita. Now he wants the popular dog out of the country or at least added to the country’s dangerous dog list. He thinks Japanese Akita’s are three times (more…)

Akitas come in a wide variety of coat colors and patterns. They are one of the only breeds that allow any color or pattern under AKC guidelines. The Akita Inu is red, white, or brindle. According to standards, (more…)

One of the most frequently asked questions is why the Akita breed is not split in the USA. In some other countries Akitas are split into the Japanese Akita (also known as ‘Akita Inu’) and American Akita (more…)

Breeding an Akita is not something to be decided on a whim. It is not something to be taken on as a money-making endeavor. Breeding should only be done to improve the breed by someone who proves his or (more…)

The Akita is a breed with a complex past, present, and undoubtedly, future. This fact is not to be taken lightly when considering bringing one of these magnificent animals into your life. In its past, (more…)

The Akita is named for his place of origin, the Odate region in Akita Prefecture (Americans: think ‘state’), on the island of Honshu in northern Japan. So the Akita is not a polar dog, though his coat (more…)

A puppy mill is the term for a deplorable breeding practice used by individuals and groups who think breeding a sentient animal should be a money-making endeavor. Frequently, puppy mills produce many, (more…)

Although Akitas are an uncommon breed, they have reached a certain level of popularity. This demand leads to disreputable and unethical breeders who breed dogs for profit and not the continued improvement (more…)