Akita Americano Descripción de la Raza
10-12 años
Baja
3 to 12
Extra grande
Perros: 75-120 libras
Hembras: 75-110 libras
Perros: 26-28 pulgadas
Hembras: 24-26 pulgadas
America
AKC Working Dogs
FCI Group V.: Spitz and Primitive types
TKC Working
The Akita is a substantial breed for its height, with heavy bones. They have a large, bear-like head with erect, triangular ears set at a slight angle following the arch of the neck. The eyes of the Akita are small, dark, deeply set and triangular in shape.
The Akita takes its name from the Akita Region in Japan, where it was first bred. It was first used as an Imperial Guard Dog, before its strength and intelligence were put to use in fighting and hunting. It could bring down a bear, and had the swimming skills and soft mouth needed to retrieve waterfowl. Today, the Akita is still used in police and army work.
Temperamento
The Akita is generally seen as territorial about its property, and can be reserved with strangers. It is sometimes described as feline in its actions; it is not unusual for an Akita to clean its face after eating, to preen its kennel mate, and to be fastidious in the house. They are known to be intolerant of other dogs of the same sex, as stated in the AKC breed standard.
The Akita is said to be careful, courageous, fearless, and intelligent. Sometimes spontaneous, it needs a confident, consistent handler, without which the dog will be very willful and may become very aggressive to other dogs and animals.
Problemas de Salud
Akitas are very health dogs, but may suffer from hip dysplasia, and nervous and auto immune diseases. To help prevent the chance of hip or elbow dysplasia developing make sure your dog is on a healthy, well proportioned diet, and avoid excessive running and jumping while still a puppy as this can be hard on the developing joints. Because of their small eye size ingrowing lashes may occur (though this usually corrects itself after puppyhood). There are also cases of dwarfism.
Condiciones de Vida
The Akita is happiest in a large yard, though it can manage in an apartment if it gets moderate but regular exercise. Because of its thick coat, it will be uncomfortable in warm environments.
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