Available Akita puppies for sale
Akita Inu, Japanese Akita, Shishi Inu
Northern Breeds
24 – 28 inches
75 – 130 lbs.
Any colors including white, brindle and pinto, with or without a mask.
Outer coat coarse, straight and stand-off. Soft, dense undercoat.
Moderate
A house with a fenced yard is essential.
About 12 years.
5 – 7
Japan
The Akita’s are loyal and courageous companions that are affectionate with their own families but wary of strangers. Akitas make excellent guard dogs though they are usually good natured and quiet. They can also be stubborn at time and require socialization in order to get along with a rang of people. Akitas are also anactive, independent, dignified, and bold breed though they may be aggressive toward other dogs.
Yes, the Akita will protect family children, apprehensive of other children.
Yes with family pets with socialization, but may be aggressive towards other small animals.
Very High
High, alert but detached, never fearful
Akitas require daily brushing to bring out the best of their coat. They shed twice a year. Bathe only when necessary. Akitas need daily exercise as they have a lot of muscle. Daily exercise is essential. Early obedience is necessary to prevent aggression against other dogs.
Fenced yard, leashed, socialization, training.
Autoimmune disorders, degenerative myelopathy, Hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, progressive retinal atrophy, and other eye problems.
Akitas date back over three hundred years and take their name from the prefecture of Akita in northern Japan. The Akita is the tallest of Japan’s native breeds. Developed in 1630 by a Samurai the Akita was produced to be an excellent fighter, guardian and hunter of large game. The Akita almost became extinct several times. In Japan, it’s image is often used to represent good health. In 1931 the Japanese government designated the Akitas as a National Monument and one of Japan’s national treasures. Japan has placed an emphasis on maintaining the breed.
1972
Working
Working
AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 5), KC,(GB), UKC
