Akita dog

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 Three Year Vet and Dog lover. Owner of Website: Lovabledogs.info

Akita dog
By Cindy- Lovabledogs.info

 The Akita Dog

The Akita is a very dignified and devoted dog. The Akita is a powerful and protective that makes for a great watch dog. The Akita is an independent and often strong willed breed, and this can make training difficult. The Akita is also a that enjoys playing in the colder weather. This breed of exercise needs are by no means excessive. When it comes to other s, the Akita can be aggressive with s of the same sex. The Akita may also be aggressive around others smaller animals. This is a breed that is usually fine with children that live in household, but can be protective when other children are around and can also be aloof and stand offish with strangers.
 
 The Akita is an intelligent and calm dog, but can be a challenge when it comes to training. The Akita has a headstrong personality. Stubbornness makes this a that is best suited for those with some level of experience in ownership. Whilst not an overly cuddly dog, the Akita is very loyal to his family. The Akita can be very assertive, and when bored may become destructive or difficult to handle.
 
 The Akita dog
 The Akita is the National of Japan, and is considered to be one of its National Monuments. It is the largest of the Japanese Spitzes. It is very muscular, with a solid and powerful frame. The Akita breeds head is broad, with a short muzzle, triangular eyes, and a shallow groove in the center of the forehead. It has a bushy tail which curls over its back, and webbed paws ideal for swimming. Akita also have a very thick and waterproof topcoat, lined with a softer undercoat. Interestingly, in Japan, The Akita are revered as symbols of health, and statues of them are given to parents of a newborn. Supposedly, the first person to bring an Akita to the US was Helen Keller.
 
 Akita Skills
 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, move quickly over deep snow, and had the swimming skills and soft mouth needed to retrieve waterfowl. Because of its strong constitution, it was also used as a sledding dog. Today, the Akita is still used in police and army work, particularly search and rescue missions.
 
 Akita Personality
 The Akita is a very strong, intelligent, aggressive and loyal dog, making it an ideal guard dog. It is affectionate with its family, and can tolerate the antics of children—however, it may bite if provoked, and may become ferocious if it is not properly trained. This dog  is very curious and can get bored with repetitive teaching techniques, so a varied discipline training program is highly recommended. Highly territorial, the Akita may not be able to get along with other s, and may attack outright an unfamiliar intruder (even if it happens to be a household guest). It must be supervised when it is with other animals, and kept on a leash when in unfamiliar company.
 
 Akita Exercise Needs
 The Akita needs plenty of exercise and a safely enclosed area where she can run freely.
 
 Akita Living Conditions
 The Akita is happiest in a large yard, though this can manage in an apartment if it gets moderate but regular exercise. Because of its thick coat, it will be uncomfortable in warm environments.
 
 Akita dog Grooming Requirements
 The Akita breeds stiff and short coat needs plenty of brushing, though baths must be minimized because it wears down the natural oils of the coat. It sheds heavily twice a year.
 
 Akita Health Issues
 Akita s are very healthy s, but may suffer from hip dysphasia, and nervous and auto immune diseases. Because of their small eye size in growing lashes may occur (though this usually corrects itself after puppy hood). There are also cases of dwarfism. 
 

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