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 need moderate exercise, and regular exercise is important. A strong, securely fenced yard is a must. Akitas want to be a part of the family. Twice-weekly brushing is required, with monthly baths. Moderate to heavy seasonal shedding.

 

Temperament: Akitas are generally cautious with strangers. Proper socialization as a pup is a must. Dogs that are not raised around children may not tolerate their behavior. Akitas are independent, but loyal to their owners. They make good watch dogs. Can be aggressive toward other dogs.

 

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

 

Akita breeders/rescue link

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