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Of
all dog breeds in the world today, the Japanese
Akita Inu is ranked as one of the most loyal and
faithful. This particular breed loves his master
unconditionally, providing protection and love.
First bred back in the 17th century for hunting and
fighting, the Akita is today an amazing dog. The
appearance of the Akita is strong and proud,
boasting a beautiful, double coat, curly tail, and
alert eyes.
If you are thinking about adding an Akita to your
family, you want to choose carefully. Since this
breed is naturally protective, proper breeding to
ensure aggressiveness is removed is important. Keep
in mind that even quality puppies must be properly
trained and socialized. Although the Akita is great
with children, they are typically not good with
other dogs when grown. Therefore, we wanted to
provide you with some tips on buying specific to
this breed so you can end up with an incredible
breed to enjoy.
Recognized by the American Kennel Club, the Akita
would need to fall under specific guidelines for
show and breeding. For instance, the breed’s head is
large, which is balanced by the long, curled tail.
You would notice the head being flat between the
ears but then wide. The jaw should be square and
very little dewlap. From there, the head of the
Akita would form a sharp triangle, which would be
seen when looking down from up above.
For the eyes of the
Akita puppy, these should be dark brown,
small, and set deeply. In addition, the rims of the
eyes should be black and tight. As far as the
breed’s lips, these should be black but the tongue
should be healthy and pink. Although a puppy will
not yet have adult teeth, you should look for any
signs of an under or overbite, which would be
disqualifying factors.
Then, the Akita’s neck should be muscular and
somewhat short. The actual body would include a wide
and deep chest with the depth being half of the
length at the shoulder. The back of the Akita would
be level and muscular. Finally, the tail of this
breed is one of the distinguishing features.
Therefore, even an Akita puppy should have a large,
full tail that curls up over the back and drapes to
the side. In fact, some puppies will have a double
curl, which is fine.
By paying attention to the standards set forth by
the American Kennel Club, you will know what to look
for. This way, in addition to working with a
reputable breeder, you also have the appropriate
information to buy a healthy and strong dog.
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