1. Personality characteristics
The most important thing about the Akita dog’s character is that it is humane. When the owner is at work or cannot play with it, the Akita dog will sleep by itself or bite toys, and will never cause any trouble to the owner. The family is like a wise uncle, sitting there calmly thinking about dog life. Akita dogs are also very clingy and very friendly to humans, especially to children at home, and can completely become their caregivers. However, Akita dogs are not so friendly to other animals, so try not to keep other animals with Akita dogs. In addition, for the sake of safety, it is best to be led by a rope when going out for a walk.
Generally speaking, the Japanese Akita dog has a very docile personality, keen physical senses, and a strong and sturdy body. Its majestic temperament is always full of courage. It is smart, alert and easy to accept training from its owner. Akita dogs are very loyal to their owners and very friendly and kind to their families.
2. Appearance characteristics
The size of the Akita dog’s head is consistent with the proportion of the body, the bridge of the nose is clear in outline, and the tip of the nose is normal black. If the tip of the Akita dog’s nose is very flat and lacks melanin pigmentation, then the appearance and pedigree are not very good. The eyes are also triangular in shape, and their normal color is dark brown. At first glance, they look like they have entered a pool of water. The teeth must bite tightly to make the appearance more prominent. If the upper jaw or lower jaw is too protruding, the appearance of the Akita dog will not be very good.
The neck of the Akita Inu is thick, muscular and short, the body length is slightly longer than the height, the ribs are well expanded, and the chest muscles are well developed. The shoulders are strong and powerful, the hindquarters are broad, muscular, and the bone mass is comparable to that of the forelimbs. Generally, the dewclaws on the forelimbs are not removed; while the dewclaws on the hind legs need to be removed. The tail is large and plump, set high at the base and rolled over the back.
The Akita’s coat is double-coated, with a thick, soft, dense undercoat and slightly shorter than the topcoat. The coat is straight, coarse, and erect on the body. The coat is relatively easy to care for.
The Akita dog has a brisk and powerful pace and quick reactions. It is a dog breed that likes sports. Therefore, breeders should pay attention to taking it out for more exercise to keep the body strong.
