Akita (dog)
The Akita Inu is a breed of dog from Japan. It is usually 58–69 centimetres (23–27 in) high and weighs 25–42 kilograms (55–93 lb). Female Akitas are 5–10 kilograms (11–22 pounds) lighter. Their coat can be many colors. There are two coat types in the Akita, the standard coat length and the long coat.
Akitas originate from Akita Prefecture, in the north of Japan. The most famous Akita Hachiko was known for his unusual loyalty to his owner. To date, only the American Kennel Club, consider American and Japanese Akitas to be two varieties of the same breed. The United Kennel Club and the Japan Kennel Club consider Japanese and American Akitas as separate breeds.
Akita (dog) Media
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Akita Inu photographed around 1907
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Photo of the faithful dog Hachiko (chūken Hachikō (忠犬ハチ公)). Hachiko (1923-1935) was a famous Akita dog born in Akita Prefecture, remembered for his remarkable loyalty to his owner, Hidesaburō Ueno, long past Ueno's death.
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Loyal Hachikō became legendary after waiting every day for his master to return at Shibuya Station in central Tokyo.
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The Akita "Tachibana", one of the few Akitas to survive the war, is pictured here on a Japanese 1953-issue postage stamp.
A 9-week-old American Akita
Female American style Akita, taken in Australia.
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Akita Inu in snow. Brindle pattern, moku (long fur mutation), unclipped.
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یک سگ نژاد آکیتای به رنگ سفید و جنسیت نر
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Olympic figure-skating champion Alina Zagitova receiving a Japanese Akita in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shinzō Abe
