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The Akita At a Glance

Recognized By

AKC, CanKC, UKC, CKC, KCUK, FCI

Country of Origin

Japan

Life Expectancy

10 - 12 yrs

Height Range

24 - 28 in

Weight Range

75 - 110 lbs

Colors

Any color is acceptable. May have dark mask.

Trainability

Very intelligent; early training is necessary to prevent aggressive behavior

With Children

Very protective of family; not good with unfamiliar children

With Animals

Can be OK with other family pets, but tends to be aggressive to other animals

Climate

Tolerates cold well

Indoor/Outdoor

Primarily outdoors. Needs fenced yard.

Exercise Reqd

Needs exercise daily. Large fenced yard is ideal.

Grooming Reqd

Needs daily brushing.

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I've owned 2 male Akitas. They've both been very healthy, low maintenance, friendly to humans, have lived with other pets but are NOT good with other males. Don't require a great deal of exercise.. A walk twice a day is plenty. Mine chew ice cubes after a walk. Neither of them showed any real interest in chewing anything else, but this has proven to keep their teeth and gums healthy and it's kind of funny, too. Can't sing their praises enough. Wonderful family membe

- Posted by Marina Kaminis from Greensboro, N.C.

It's not bad, I went from Iams to Kirkland, he did have the runs for a couple days but that may be caseud from having to digest something new, he's fine now. Try maybe mixing the two together to start with, to get him used to it.

- Posted by Mariana from uahDidSyzzInVBKqG

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