AKC Height: Ideally, Males 26 to 28 inches at the withers; bitches 24 to 26 inches.  Color: Any color including white, brindle, or pinto. Colors are brilliant and clear and markings are well balanced, with or without a mask or blaze.

 

Basic Requirements: Akitas want to be a part of the family. They  need moderate exercise, although regular exercise is important. A strong, securely fenced yard is a must.  Twice-weekly brushing is required, along with monthly bathing. Akitas typically have moderate to heavy seasonal shedding.

 

Temperament: Akitas are generally cautious with strangers. It is important to properly socialize puppies. Dogs that are not raised around children may not tolerate their behavior. Akitas are independent, but they are loyal to their owners. They make good watch dogs, and can be aggressive toward other dogs.

 

Health: (Click here for Health Dictionary) Watch for PRA (Eye Disease), Autoimmune disorders

 

Akita breeders/rescue

Akita Club of America, Information and rescue  www.akitaclub.org