introduces temperament of the Great Japanese Dog.

Overview

Akita dogs from 160 years ago, dogs have Akitamatagi ancestor had been hunting with dogs in the mountains of Akita region. Improved for the larger dog fighting a little larger than medium-sized ones soon, has been designated a national monument in 1931 for the purpose of saving dogs in Japan. June 1937, Helen Keller is famous in Japan, when he visited the prefecture of Akita, Akita Dog puppy has donated the two heads of the Ministry at the time. Is brought back to America, it can be said first type of dog. During World War II, for using fur as warm clothing for the Japanese soldiers, the suffering was also a very sad time for the dog that the dog is continuously captured. Germain Shepherd from being the only military dogs were excluded because it was, was this dog lovers and labor measures to Germain Shepherd cross dog to escape capture. As a result, there were the golden age of slightly different style temporarily Akita. Then bring back to his home from the U.S. soldiers had been stationed, but the current dog of great Japanizu improved to fit the land of America. In Japan, meanwhile, was modified to return to the original Akita dog, Akita dog was completed today.

Characteristics

Great Japanese Dog, Japanese Akita dogs still went and developed as a separate breed, the dog has led to the present with a different character again. Massive bodies in the heavily-boned as imposing very reliable, and agile in spite of the stout. Longer than a length of about 10% body height, head slightly wider near the triangle. Toward the front upright ears, relatively small eyes, large head and a good combination. Neck is thick, horizontal back hard, too strong hips. How thick tail wind on the back that hangs heavily in the ribs. The fur is dense undercoat, coarse stiff hair on straight hair. Color of the nose and eyes are dark better. If you have a gait is strong and smart, walk with hind forelimb stepping landing point.

Temperament

There is dignity in the agile spirit, and bravery. Sometimes, I must be careful because some aggressive toward other dogs. For people who are kind, sensitive and responsive. A strong sense of protecting the family from outside, which is widely bred as family dogs.

Color

May have been in color.

How to Care & How to Train

We do so in a short time each day brushing hair, death, and to eliminate split ends.

Exercise

Exercise is very important, and should exercise at least an hour each day pulling seine thick.

Disease to be careful

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Disease that can be seen occasionally

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Inspection want to

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