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Akita Inu
Akita (Japanese 秋田 犬 - inu Akita ; the Japanese inu - a dog), one of breeds of dogs, belonging to Spitz group and dogs incremental graded Section Asian Spitz and related breeds. According to the classification
FCI not be working trial (to obtain breeding rights or international Championship required results are not competitions or competition). Recent changes in the pattern come of 13 March 2001 the
Historical [edit ]
Akita is a Japanese Spitz breed of fighter, originally designed for hunting big game - wild boar , deer and black bear and to haul heavy loads. The ancestors arrived in Akita Japan the first wave of immigrants called Ainu and subsequent settlers - from about 15,000 BC to 300 BC. These included Animals in the type of dog peat from the continent, and widespread in Neolithic . For immediate praprzodka Japanese szpicy considered non-existent today Nippon inu, which was much smaller in comparison to the modern Akita.
Akita existed Japanese Islands 5,000 years ago and was accompanied samurai. Occupy a permanent place in Japanese mythology . In Japanese literature Akita breed is old and a native of possession which were related to certain beliefs. Dogs have enjoyed great respect and was a great value.
next century, rich in the war, and later by World War II drastically przetrzebiły population of this breed. It was not until the emergence of strong movement to preserve the cultural traditions of Japan brought about the renaissance of the breed. The Japanese Ministry of Education in 1931 Akita Inu was considered as "cultural heritage" and granted the government subsidies to breeding these dogs.
Japanese breed comes from the 1938 year. It was decided to avoid breeding dogs particularly massive whose appearance suggested an admixture of blood Molossians , introduced at the turn of the century to obtain a dog best suited to fighting.
coat and coloring
pattern provides solid color white, red, brindle, and sesame (or red hair with black tips). Any solid color except white must have white markings ( Urajiro ) on both sides of the muzzle , on the cheeks, on the underside of the jaw, neck, chest, trunk and tail, on the inside front and hind limbs.
Behavior and nature
Akita as hunting dogs are known for their stubbornness and animosity in the fight, and with a passion for hunting. It is a strong dog-resistant to harsh weather conditions. This breed of independent, with strong character. Require consistent guidance, but at the same time, and benign. Akita Inu is a dog with a high degree of dominance and the need for a clear hierarchy in the group. Strongly attached to one owner. It is the watchful guardian of his family. Positioned correctly is mild for humans and children. In view of other animals is not very tolerant.
Health CARE
It is easy to care, periods of change hair require intensified care. It is a dog with a high need for mobility. Puppies need to maleńkości have contact with humans. They may suffer from gastric torsion . Hip dysplasia is rare in this breed.
Popularity
For the first Akita Polish imported in 1990 year Norway. It was a black female Manatsu-Rei . However, the first Akita in "pure" Japanese type, red colored hair, was brought in 1993 year Netherlands. Since then, the popularity of this breed is constantly increasing. In the United States interest in this race has resulted American akitas.
Trivia
Akita dog is a historical symbol of fidelity - one example is the story of a dog Hachikō , who for nearly 10 years waiting for the return of his master Ueno, who died suddenly in the workplace.
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![]() a coat brindle Akita | |
Other names | Ahishi inu |
Country of | Japan |
Dimensions | |
Height 67 cm (+ / -3cm) (dogs), 61 cm (+ /-3cm) (bitches) | |
Weight | 1935-1945 kg (dogs), 1925-1935 kg (females) |
Classification | |
FCI group V, Section 5, the number pattern 255 | |
AKC Working | |
ANKC Group 6 - (Utility) | |
CKC Group 3 - Working Dogs | |
KC (UK) | Utility |
NZKC | Utility |
AHS | Group 5 - Northern Breed |
Breed | |
FCI • AKC • ANKC • CKC • KC (UK) • NZKC • AHS | |
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