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Akita Puppy & Akitas Dog Breed Information

If you do turn them out to the yard for a bit, shade and LOTS of water is a must. btrometer - 1/16/ 2012 7:39:55 PM QUESTION: are akitas harmful,friendly and good with kids?
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Anonymous - 3/14/2012 10:55:18 PMRespond to Question QUESTION: my american akita is 4 and 1/2 months old. she only weighs 24 pounds. the vet put her on the puppy science diet food and she gets 2 an 1/2 cups a day. is her weight where she is supposed to be?
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I want to also train him to get in my car - he was really bad at the vet today .lol Anonymous - 3/16/2012 7:28:52 PMRespond to Question Why dont you try small pieces of fresh fish - they love it - shout your dogs name and come.
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You can also have genetic tests ran on them or at lest the mother and son to tell if they are suseptable to something.
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They were used in various capacities such as Imperial guards, hunter of bear and boar, and waterfowl retrieving.
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Akitas typically prefer to be clean and is easier to housetrain than many other breeds.
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Dog Owner's Guide Profile: The Akita

The worst mistake a prospective buyer can make is to buy on impulse.
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They require only moderate exercise, adjust well to apartment living as long as they receive daily walks, do not eat large quantities of food, and are long-lived.
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Because it is a large dog, the Akita is certainly not a breed for everyone.
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History of the breed The Akita character is the result of centuries of breeding in Japan.
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Early in the war the dogs suffered from lack of nutritious food.
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The Mayor of Odate City in the Akita Prefecture organized the Akita Inu Hozankai to preserve the original Akita as a national treasure through careful breeding.
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Akita: Definition from Answers.com

Its double coat consists of a thick, furry underlayer and a medium-length, harsh, straight topcoat which may be any shade of cream, brown, red, gray, black, silver, or brindle.
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The Akita Association (UK). http://www.akita-association.org/pemphigus.htm.
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Bermuda Minister of the Environment. http://www.gov.bm/portal/ server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_2_1625_207_213_43/http%3B/ptpublisher.gov.bm%3B7087/ publishedcontent/publish/ministry_of_environment/environmental_protection/ dept___environmental_protection___conditions_of_entry/articles/ restricted_dog_breeds.html.
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Australian National Kennel Council. http://www.ankc.org.au/ Breed_Details.aspx?bid=156.
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This can give a false indication of hyperkalemia on lab tests, hence the prefix pseudo, meaning false.[52] This occurs because many eastern Asian breeds, including Akitas and Shiba Inus, have a higher level of potassium in their RBCs than other dogs.[68] Working Life Predecessors of the modern Akita were used for hunting bear, wild boar and deer in Japan as late as 1957.[69] They would be used to flush out the bear and keep it at bay until the hunter could come and kill it.
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Retrieved 22 April 2011.  ^ Kuhl, K.A; Shofer, F.S; Goldschmidt, M.H (January 1994).
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American Kennel Club - Akita

Hair coarse, straight and full, with no appearance of a plume.
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Length of hair at withers and rump approximately two inches, which is slightly longer than on rest of body, except tail, where coat is longest and most profuse.
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If ear is folded forward for measuring length, tip will touch upper eye rim.
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A pronounced crest blends in with base of skull.  Body-- Longer than high, as to 10 is to 9 in males; 11 to 9 in bitches.
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Forequarters and Hindquarters Forequarters--Shoulders strong and powerful with moderate layback.
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Akita - Dog Breeds - Dog.com

Each Shogun kept a kennel of the big dogs to hunt deer, bear and boar.
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About This Breed:  Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns Shop For Your Akita Today!
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It was forbidden to speak to the dogs or about them except in a special language called "dog words".
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26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more Color: Any Black Brindle Brown/Chocolate Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper Merle Red/Golden/Orange/Chestnut Silver & Tan (Yorkie colors) Tan/Yellow/Fawn Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White) White Age: Any Young Adult Senior Puppy Ads by Google Akita History: Country/Date of Origin: Japan/1600s Named for a town on the northern Japanese island of Honshu, the Akita was a sporting dog of the noble houses.
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Akita - Puppies for Sale, Dogs for Sale and Dog Breeders

The Akita was bred as a fighting dog in medieval times, and redeveloped in the 1800’s as part of an effort to restore several ancient Japanese breeds.
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Barking is infrequent; however they tend to make a mess when drinking!
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After his owner’s death, Hachiko continued to faithfully visit the train station every day to wait for his owner, until he died nine years later.
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Akitas are prone to hip dysplasia and may encounter eye and knee problems.
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Akitas have litters of 5-7 pups and a life span of 9-11 years.
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Akita Inu (Akita-ken). History, origin and breed description

The Akita is named after its native country, the Akita prefecture, the northernmost area on the island Honshu (Japan).
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(It was developed to be a silent hunter that attacks without warning.  Like other primitive breeds, the Akita is exceptionally easy to housetrain and very clean.
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Akita with Shepherd look Ichinosekitora can be traced back to the so-called "Shin" ("New") Akita fighting dog called "Gamata", which was a product of crossbreeding the Akita fighting dog with the Tosa fighting dogs according to Mutsuo Okada.
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The Akitas and Tosas were also cross bred, with the resulting off-spring labeled as "Shin Akita".
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They were used in male-female pairs to hold the prey until the hunter arrived.
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Because they are so intelligent and bore easily, they demand a lot of attention and exercise.
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Akita Dogs

Talk About Akitas  The perfect balance of strength, grace, and beauty I absolutely LOVE my Akita!
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Their thick coat sheds heavily in the spring and fall.
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Akita dogs are very catlike in their habits and personality -- they groom, they're neat, and they're a bit aloof with strangers (both human and animal).
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Things You Should Know In addition to having great physical strength, Akitas also have powerful personalities.
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Akita Breed Information & Pictures (Great Japanese, Akita Inu ...

When determining a Japanese Akita, it must have white hair on its chest, body, tail, cheeks and muzzle except the white Akita.
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Akita dogs have a strong will power and need an equally powerful owner.
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The Akita is gentle with children so much so that it is known that mothers in Japan have left their children alone in the care of an Akita.
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Description Coat History Temperament Health Grooming Exercise Training Akitas Akita,the Largest Japanese Dog Breed Akita: Weird Facts Did You Know?
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However, it is important to keep in mind that any Akita puppies less than 18 months should not try to pull any large amount of weight as their bones and joints are not fully developed yet.It is also best to allow Akita dogs to exercise on their own.
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Many people commonly report that the Akita makes people feel relaxed and calm and is the ideal pet to own if you suffer from stress.
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Adopt an Akita | Dog Breeds | Petfinder

Akita Dog Health Major concerns: CHD, PRA Minor concerns: elbow dysplasia, pemphigus, sebaceous adenitis, gastric torsion Occasionally seen: PRA, patellar luxation, VKH-like syndrome, entropion, epilepsy, cataracts, polyneuropathy, renal cortical hypoplasia Suggested tests: hip, elbow, eye Life span: 10-12 years Note: Onions have been documented to cause changes in the red-blood cells of Akitas.
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The Akita is now used as a guard and police dog in Japan.
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The breed's popularity grew slowly until he received AKC recognition in 1972.
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Although he bears a likeness to dogs from ancient Japanese tombs, the modern Akita traces back to the 17th century, when a nobleman with a keen interest in dogs was exiled to the Akita Prefecture of the island of Honshu, a rugged area with intensely cold winters.
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Akita Puppies for Sale - Dogs & Puppies - Next Day Pets

Stunning Baby Tonny~Both AKC Ch Parent~WOW~WOW~WOW7 photo(s)BREED: Akita PuppiesPRICE: $2,000.00AGE: 16 week(s), 5 day(s)LOCATION: MissouriAdd to FavoritesTonny is an awesome girl!  She will make heads turn where ever you go!!! If You are looking for BIG Bone and Big Heads, Look No Further!
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GLAD RIVER'S QUEEN - CHAMPION SIRE & DAM10 photo(s)BREED: Akita PuppiesPRICE: $1,500.00AGE: 17 week(s), 1 day(s)LOCATION: KansasAdd to FavoritesQUEEN is a picture of Akita Class and Style.
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Japanese Akita7 photo(s)BREED: Akita PuppiesPRICE: $700.00AGE: 13 week(s), 4 day (s)LOCATION: CaliforniaAdd to FavoritesBirthday 12/26/2011 sex male register C.K.C price $700 call213-241-9090 call (213)268-0559 skylee57@gmail....
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RARE WHITE AKITA GIRL FOR SALE!7 photo(s)BREED: Akita PuppiesPRICE: $500.00AGE: 12 week(s)LOCATION: TexasAdd to FavoritesTHIS BEAUTIFUL WHITE AKC AKITA GIRL WAS BORN 1-6-12...ALONG WITH HER 2 SISTERS-BLOSSOM( ALSO WHITE) & LOTUS( RED & WHITE PINTO)( HER 2 BROTHERS HAVE A...
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ROYALTY AKITAS- TOBY5 photo(s)BREED: Akita PuppiesPRICE: $1,400.00AGE: 13 week(s), 1 day(s)LOCATION: CaliforniaAdd to FavoritesTOBY is a beautiful boy with great markings and color.He will be a great looking adult with good bone and a nice big bear head.
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ROYALTY AKITAS- TOSHI9 photo(s)BREED: Akita PuppiesPRICE: $1,800.00AGE: 5 week(s), 2 day(s)LOCATION: CaliforniaAdd to FavoritesTOSHI is a very big beautiful boy with great markings and color.He will be a great looking adult with good bone and a nice big bear head.
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Akita Dogs - VPI Pet Insurance, Pet Health Insurance Plans for ...

The diversity in Akita appearances and breeding techniques led to two separate breeds within the breed: the Japanese Akita Inu and the American Akita.
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While any dog may have the tendency to develop breed-specific medical conditions, this does not mean your Akita will necessarily be diagnosed with them.
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Akita Personality With their hunting abilities bred into them centuries earlier, Akitas are very protective of their families, their homes and their food and or toys.
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One of the few dog breeds to survive World War II, the Akita was first brought to the United States by Helen Keller, the famous deaf blind author and political activist, who considered the breed to be "gentle, companionable and trusty." Today, the Akita is a popular family pet in the United States, known for its loyal and docile disposition and gentle nature toward children.
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Return to the VPI Pet HealthZone Find out the average cost of care for your Akita.Email this article to a friend or share it via your favorite social network.
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Akitas are well suited as house pets, but need a family who can shower them with much-wanted attention and also some consistent guidance and training.
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Akita : Dog Breed Selector : Animal Planet

The breed's popularity grew slowly until it received AKC recognition in 1972.
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• Major concerns: CHD, PRA • Minor concerns: elbow dysplasia, pemphigus, sebaceous adenitis, gastric torsion• Occasionally seen: PRA, patellar luxation, VKH-like syndrome, entropion, epilepsy, cataracts, polyneuropathy, renal cortical hypoplasia• Suggested tests: hip, elbow, eye• Life span: 10 – 12 years• Note: Onions have been documented to cause changes in the red-blood cells of Akitas.
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These dogs distinguished themselves in the hunting of bear, deer and wild boar, holding the game at bay for the hunter.
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The Akita's build reflects its original job of hunting big game through deep snow and rugged terrain.
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He challenged the landowners there to compete in breeding a race of powerful hunting dogs.
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The Akita is now used as a guard and police dog in Japan.
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Akita Dog Breed Profile Information, Pictures, Traits, Characteristics

There appear to be as many strongly in favor of the split as there are those who are strongly against it.
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Despite the common belief that he never barks, he is in fact noisy, known to grumble, moan--and, yes, bark if he believes the situation warrants it.
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When choosing a breed, think about how the dog vocalizes -- with barks or howls -- and how often.
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Akita Dog Breed Profile Information, Pictures, Traits, Characteristics Dog Breed Center Learn: Breeds Groups Characteristics Akita The bold and intelligent Akita shows unequaled loyalty to his family.
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And many hounds simply must follow their noses, or that bunny that just ran across the path, even if it means leaving you behind. featured articlesThe perfect imperfect dogMarch 29th, 2012Choking dog dials 911, saves his own lifeMarch 29th, 2012Retired police dog rescued from neglectful handlerMarch 28th, 2012Animal abuser strikes again.
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His foxlike head is decidedly different from the broad head of the American breed.
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Akita Breed Description - The Furry Critter Network

An example is breeds that are not particularly interested in pleasing their owners, such as Siberian Huskies.
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In a study by Simonet, Versteeg, and Storie, one hundred and twenty subject dogs residing in a mid-size county animal shelter were observed.
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The hormonal changes involved with sterilization are likely to somewhat change the animal's personality, however, and some object to neutering as the sterilization could be carried out without the excision of organs.It is not essential for a female dog to either experience a heat cycle or have puppies before spaying, and likewise, a male dog does not need the experience of mating before castration.
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Dogs are highly social animals sometimes regarded as the most social animals on earth.
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Conversely it could be interpreted as a sign of a desire to please.
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Dogs ranging from 4 months to 10 years of age were compared with and without exposure to a dog-laugh recording.
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Akita Dog

Hachiko allowed to be taken care of by the relatives of the professor but all the afternoons, until the 8 of March of 1934 that died, went to the station to wait for the train of afternoon.
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Akita Dog Search this site: HomeBlogEncyclopediaDog CareDog TrainingNutritionDog HealthDog BreedsDog Breeding Breeds of Dogs, a reference to the World of Dog's Information Dog Breeds Starting Letter:    A    B    C    D    E    F    G    H    I    J    K    L    M    N    O    P    Q    R    S    T    U    V    W    X    Y    Z Akita Dog The Akita Inu (Akita Dog) is a medium dog able to realise the work of a great dog.
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In sequence to go to his work, the professor had to take the train.
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In the evening Hachiko returned to the station and there it waited for his master who returned in the train of afternoon, accompanying it from return to the house.
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Being highest of the Japanese dogs, it has been used in activities that in other parts of the world have been used greater or specialized dogs.
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In the morning the Akita, Hachiko call, accompanied to him until the station.
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Akita | Dog Breeds Information

Later on, it becomes clear that Evita’s owner was Benny, the despised landlord of the group of friends.
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Although Dewa line Akitas are now rarely seen in Japan, they achieved popularity outside Japan through occupation soldiers who took them back from Japan.
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An Akita is not likely to shower affection on someone that is not a member of his family or a close friend that he sees frequently, and can be extremely aloof.
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This is not the same Akita as the Japanese Akita.
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These dogs, which later turned into the Akita, were called Odate inu at that time.
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The clan decided to encourage dog fighting around 1630 in order to make it possible for the samurai to retain their aggressive edge in a way that would not offend the shogunate.
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Dogs 101: Akita : Video : Animal Planet

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