The Akita is a Japanese dog breed of large size. Originating from the mountains of northern Japan, the Akita has a short double coat similar to that of many other northern spitz breeds. Historically, they were used by See more

Debate exists among fanciers whether these are two separate breeds of Akitas. As of 2020, the American Kennel Club now considers American and Japanese Akitas to be two … See more

Appearance
As a spitz breed, the appearance of the Akita reflects cold-weather adaptations essential to their original function. The Akita is a substantial … See more

Autoimmune diseases
Many autoimmune diseases are known to occur in the Akita, including:
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Japanese history
Since ancient times, hunting dogs called matagi dogs (マタギ犬) were kept in the Tōhoku region of northern Japan. The word matagi means … See more

The Akita is generally seen as territorial about its property, and can be reserved with strangers.
The breed has been defined in some countries' breed-specific legislation as a dangerous dog. The Akita is a large, strong, … See more

Predecessors of the modern Akita were used for hunting bear, wild boar, and deer in Japan as late as 1957. They would be used to flush out the … See more