Akita

Also known as Akita Inu, Japanese Akita, American Akita, Japanese Akitainu

Japanese dog breed

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An Akita is a large dog breed that originated in Japan, known for its muscular build and thick double coat. The breed matters because it has become popular worldwide as a companion and working dog, and it holds cultural significance in its country of origin.

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Image: Akita inu criado por Tsutsui Kennel.jpg
Height: 67
Life expectancy: 12

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Dog (domestic dog)

The Akita Inu (秋田犬, Akita Inu, Akita Ken; Japanese pronunciation: [a.kʲi̥.ta(ꜜ) i.nɯ, -ta.keɴ]) is a Japanese dog breed of large size. Originating from the mountains of northern Japan, the Akita has a short double coat similar to that of many other northern spitz breeds. The breed traces its roots to the Matagi Inu, a chūgata ken (medium-sized dog) historically used by the Matagi—traditional hunters of the Tōhoku region—for tracking and subduing large game such as tsukinowaguma (Japanese black bear), inoshishi (wild boar) and kamoshika (Japanese serow) in snow-covered mountain terrain.