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Japanese Akita Inu
By Philip Buckley Philip Buckley
Japanese Akita Inu and the American Akita A brief history This breed nearly became extinct by the end of the 2nd world war, during World War II the lack of food together with the order given to capture all dogs (except German Shepherds), so that their fur could be used in making warm army uniforms; resulted in the number of Akita dogs being greatly diminished, prior to this it was considered by some to be the national dog of Japan. During the occupation years following the war US servicemen fell in love with the Akita and imported many of them into the US upon and after their return. History of the Akita both oral and written, refer to the Matagi dog, one of the oldest of the endemic Japanese dogs as the ancestor of the Akita. The Akita of today developed principally from these dogs from the northernmost region of the island of Honshū in the Akita area, providing the breed's name.
The quarry of the native Matagi’s included elk, antelope, boar, and the 120-stone Yezo bear. This fast,nimble dog tracked large game and held it at bay until the hunters arrived to make the kill.
Bred to hunt, they sometimes show aggressive tendencies toward small animals, with an inclination to be dominant and aggressive towards other dogs, particularly those of the same sex (males particularly) Akitas are intelligent, loyal and are very clean, adapting to training easily, and consequently is easily bored, this can make them difficult to handle "as they do their own thing". In spite of the reputation of being aggressive Akitas have also been documented to be gentle with young children and babies. Akitas are very adaptable and can live happily in apartments provided they are given enough exercise There is only a single Akita breed registered by the American Kennel Club, this being the American Akita
In every other country in the world except Canada they are separated into two breeds the Akita Inu and the American Akita. American Akita fanciers selecting for the larger, heavier-boned dogs acceptable in all colors,including pinto and/or have black masks Japanese Akita Inu are only permitted to be red, fawn, sesame, white, or brindle focusing on restoring the breed as a work of Japanese art
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my Water color painting of 15 week old Akita Inu
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I don't think I've ever seen one of these, although I've heard of them. Nice looking dog; loved seeing your painting!
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