Centuries ago the breed was owned only by the imperial leaders of the country. Originally the Akita's job was to hunt, guard, and herd. This swift, powerful dog was unsurpassed in his ability to track large game including deer, elk and black bear. The Akita continues to be regarded as a loyal and courageous dog, and the Japanese now use the Akita as a police dog.
Known as a symbol of protection, Japanese parents often receive a small statue of an Akita when their child is born. The Akita is not only a symbol of protection, but also one of health, happiness, and long life. In , the government of Japan declared the Akita breed to be a national monument and one of Japan's national treasures. Helen Keller was the first person to bring the Akita to the United States. In , on a visit to the Perfecture of Akita , she commented on how much she admired the breed and would like to have one of her own.
Her courage had inspired the people of Japan, and as a gesture of respect she was given a puppy named Kamikaze-Go. Although this puppy died at a young age, she was fortunate to receive a second Akita and enjoyed his companionship for many years. Select Your Region. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Instagram Youtube. As used herein, denotes registered trademark status in the U. Your use of this site is subject to the terms of our Legal Statement. About our Ads. Cookie Consent Tool.
Belgium - Belgique. Brazil - Brasil. Canada English. Costa Rica. Croatia - Hrvatska. Denmark - Danmark. Finland - Suomi. France - France. Germany - Deutschland. Greater China - Taiwan. This dog was shown by Mr. Masayoshi Go about fifteen years ago.
I have not seen any Akita dogs with the goma coat since that time. I have often wondered if it would be possible for one to revive the Akita dog with the original goma coat. I have discussed the coat colors in the Akita dogs that were of interest to me. Breeding the same parents again and again does not always produce the same results. Should one then go to the grandchild, a certain feature may reappear in the fourth generation in one of the dogs of the collateral lines.
It is important to probe into the pedigree of each dog to study to see if it has a homozygous or heterozygous background. An Akita dog may produce dogs of different coat colors during their younger years when compared to those of their older years. My red male Akita dog produced many white dogs during his younger years.
However, he did not produce any white dogs as he aged. My hope is that dog breeders throughout the world will continue their researches into the Akita dog.
Translated by Tatsuo Kimura with permission from Mutsuo Okada for educational purposes. Comments by the translator: Translation is an ongoing process. Should any reader find any errors or omissions, their input will be appreciated. Photographs: 1. Shin-no-o-go Oyajiro out of Kita-no-o x Ginpohime. Shinhakuho-go Shin-no-o x Tamazakura. Kumomaru-go Nanun x Makome. Littermate of Tetsuyuki. Tamakumo-go Arawashi x Sankatsu.
Kita-no-o-go Hakuho x Hoppohime. Tanigumo-go Tanihibiki x Jurome. Daiunme-go Daiun x Kiyome. Tetsuyuki-go Nanun x Makome. Littermate of Kumomaru. Iwatsukasa-go of the Gongenso Kennel. Kongo-go Taishu x Datemitsu. Kin-no-Fuji-go Kongo x Minehime at 8 months of age. Nippo large No. Arawashi-go Saburo x Yama. Lower photo: Matsumi-go. Home Contact Guestbook.
The White Coat The white coat color has been seen in Japanese dogs from ancient times. Edging or etching refers to the lovely black pattern on the edges of colored areas of pinto Akitas or on other markings. When the undercoat is biscuit fawn and the stripes are a pretty pastel greyish blue, those Akitas are named brindle blue.
Silver brindle Akitas have black stripes on a silver background. The difference between a blue brindle and a silver brindle is that a silver brindle has no fawn hue in the undercoat. Brown brindles are black stripes on a solid brown background.
The base can sometimes be dark, so the brown appears to be black. All Akita colors are rich, brilliant, and clear. Getting one of these Akita babies will require extensive searching and quite a budget for a unique puppy. If you want your Akita to stand out among all other dogs, then you should look for one of these rare Akita colors:.
You should only contact quality breeders and current owners to do thorough research before buying one of these puppies. You can also contact the Akita Club of America to see if there are any free Akitas waiting for a foster home or a forever home. Akitas are generally not recommended to first-time owners because of their size and training needs.
Also, their temperament can be challenging to some dog owners as they tend to have an independent streak. Akita puppies are not cheap. Their upbringing is also a bit pricey. However, if the money is tight, looking around in dog shelters may result in rescuing an Akita in need. Frequent baths and brush-outs are a must if you want your dog to have healthy skin and a shiny coat. Only then will your Akita be in top shape.
Luckily, weekly brushing and bathing every three months would be just fine. Yes, Akitas do shed quite a bit. You will have to learn how to live with occasional hair all over the place and dust bunnies on the floor. Also, investing in a robot cleaner might be a great idea. All dogs are prone to developing genetic health issues, especially those that already have genetic mutations like brindling or the merle coat color.
What you can do to ensure that you have a healthy dog is to buy from a good breeder. Not all of these conditions are detectable in a growing puppy. What responsible breeders need to do is provide independent certification for the parent dogs grandparents, too for numerous common defects. Every dog can develop them, especially if the dog works out too hard or has an inappropriate diet.
You, as the owner, must ensure that your Akita puppy gets a good diet, enough exercise, mental stimulation, regular checkups, etc. These cat-like dogs are much better companions than felines, even though they act alike.
It may be that the Japanese Akita Inu, called Hachiko, has stolen your heart. It may be that you love their cuddly appearance. Or, it may be their strong-willed character. Pinto has a white background with large, evenly placed patches covering head and more than one-third of body.
Undercoat may be a different color from outer coat. However, Pinto and White American Akita tend to be quite common. A post shared by Mirva K. A post shared by Taiga amerikanakita. Although a lot of different colors are allowed for American Akitas, one of the most impressive shades is brindle Akita. Getting an Akita is a big responsibility and one that should be taken lightly. We recommend contacting breeders and current owners to do a lot of research on the breed.
You could also contact the Akita Club of America to see if any Akita need to be fostered so you can sample life with this breed before you decide to bring home one permanently. If you want to learn more Japanese Akita, American Akita and the colors of these dogs, you can also do some research on social media websites such as Instagram. Here are two examples of Japanese Akita on Instagram :.
We never recommend our readers to buy an Akita, Akita Inu or any dog from a puppy website, a pet store or third party dealer.
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