Dog Breeds: Akita Dog Breed Information Pictures Resources

•   Akita Breed Standard
Large, powerful, alert, with much substance and heavy bone. The broad head, forming a blunt triangle, with deep muzzle, small eyes and erect ears carried forward in line with back of neck, is characteristic of the breed. The large, curled tail, balancing the broad head, is also characteristic of the breed. Massive but in balance with body; free of wrinkle when at ease.

•   Introduction to Akita-Inu
Several breeds of dogs are typically associated with particular areas of Japan. They include the Akita, Hokkaido, Kishu, Shiba, Kai, and Shikoku. (In Japanese, the word for dog is inu). Of the breeds of Japanese dogs, the Akita is the largest in size and weight. These dogs have the typical Akita face, erect ears and a curled tail.

•   Akita Dog - Breed Information
The Akita is the largest of Japan's native breeds, medium (Kai, Kishu, Ainu, Shikoku) and small (Shiba). It is a member of the Spitz family. The breed goes back many centuries to the polar regions. The Akita was originally bred as a fighting dog. The nobility later found alternate uses for the breed, such as hunting deer, boar or even black bear.

•   Akita Dog Pictures
A collection of photos and pictures of Akita dogs. None of these dogs or puppies are for sale, they are pets of the people who's names are listed with the photo.

•   Dog Breed Pictures: Akita
The Akita is the heavy-duty work-dog of Japan. Named for the province of Akita on Honshu Island.