The Japanese Akitainu is a large and powerful breed of dog that was originally developed in Japan for dog fighting. They are intelligent, loyal, and protective, and make excellent guard dogs.
At a glance
- Life expectancy
- 12–15 years
- Weight
- Male 30–34 kg · Female 25–30 kg
- Height at withers
- Male 64–70 cm · Female 58–64 cm
- Origin
- Japan
- Coat
- double, short
- Colors
- red, sesame, brindle, white
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Other names
- Akita Ken, Japanese Akita, Akita Inu
- Recognized by
- FCI, UKC, KC
Traits
Energy
Barking
Shedding
Grooming
Drooling
Trainability
With children
With other dogs
With strangers
Apartment friendly
Daily exercise60 min per day