Akita

FCI 255 - Asian Spitz and related breeds

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Akita" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Also called Akita Inu , It is a breed of dog of the Japan, named for the Akita Prefecture, where it is believed that it originated. From time to time is called Akita-ken. Originally it was a hunting dog and for generations it was used by the warriors of the Japan as defense and attack dog. It was also used for hunting bears. It is an easy dog ​​to train and a character very balanced.

Loving and protective of the family, suspicious of strangers, Although it will not attack on a whim. It is a dog barking and majestic appearance. It is considered a breed apart from American Akita.

In Spain the Akita It is considered a potentially dangerous race, by Royal Decree, by which to his possession must obtain the licence for possession of dangerous dogs and register it in the corresponding Municipal registry of potentially dangerous animals. One of the things that are required for this license is insurance of civil liability to third parties.

The Akita (Akita dog) It is the tallest of Japanese dogs and over the years this dog has been, dog fight, symbol of wealth and prestige. owning a Akita Inu It was an honor allowed only the nobility, good luck symbol and talisman, while a statuette Akita Inu It gives away when a baby is born or when someone gets sick.

Did you know??

The movie of 2009 «Hachi», starring Richard Gere, It is based on the true story of a Japanese Akita named Hachiko. After the death of its owner, Hachiko waited every day at the train station for the man to return, every day until the end of his own life.

Its size is that of a dog medium- but strong Constitution, balanced and capable of performing the work of a large dog.

It is a little longer than high, has the chest wide and deep, and the level back. His movement should be flexible and powerful. Its fur can have four colors: red, Sesame, striped or white pure.

The size of your skull is proportional to your body. The front and the neck is thick and muscular. The ears are relatively small, triangular and stops, preferred if they are inclined forward. The nose is usually black and lips are black, Although the language is usually pink.

The eyes they are small, sometimes distant from each other, almost triangular, Brown color. It has a strong and straight back, with a broad and muscular kidney region. It has the chest deep, arched ribs and perfectly raised abdomen.

The limb anterior and posterior they must be well developed and be strong to be able to function well in all activities. The feet are solid, round and well closed, your nails are hard. It has webbed feet like cats and is an excellent swimmer.. The tail is high implementation, thick and carried vigorously coiled on the back.

The hair covering the tail is longer which covers the rest of the body. The fur, thick and double, is rough and short. The internal layer is thick and soft hair.
The color varieties they are red, striped and white.

All colors (except for the White) They should have "urajiro» (whitish hair on the sides of the snout, cheeks, under the jaw and in the neck, on the chest, abdomen, under the tail and on the inside of the legs).

Usually measured in 64 to 71 centimeters tall. The females Despite reach 30 to 49 kg, and males of 34 to 53 kg.

The current reconstruction to return to the Japanese type, based on copies of the line ichinoseski, In addition using, Spitz japoneses to recover characteristics of the old Akita Inu.

One character reserved and quiet, will remain impassive in irritating situations, minor. Take the dominant role in the relationship with other dogs, You will not look confrontation unless it has previously been challenged. It must be used, from puppy, the relationship with all kinds of dogs and other animals to live with him, so, getting our Akita Inu a totally socialized dog. With regard to their owners will be loving, loyal and protective. You will have a friendly character with people in general unless they prove bad intentions.

It's a race that no bark unless you have a good reason. When a Akita Inu bark you have to pay attention to. The character of Akita Inu It takes on special importance his protective instinct toward family and belongings.

It is equipped with a temperament quiet and balanced, It is a dog that will support the antics of the children with enormous patience, is more, is especially comfortable in the company of the little ones, that will become inseparable and will defend them and protect it from any intruders either person or animal even with your life.

The Akita They can live happily in apartments, When given exercise. They need to be socialized from puppies. Even though they enjoy love and human company, they are very happy to be with other dogs. The Akita They are become excitable when seeing their owners, often moving around them.

These dogs are very good with children. It has a reputation for being an excellent domestic dog. They become big dogs in the family with proper training and socialization.

The protective instinct makes them particularly dangerous to children who may visit the home (they do not tolerate well, the shouts of children playing), should be taken into account we should accustom the animal children incorporated home, These dogs when they arrive home accept members of the family in a herd, new children if they arrive after the can are alien to him and have to adjust them so that there are no problems.

A dog with history… Hachiko: The akita who waited 10 years the return of his master died as a sign of loyalty. A movie based on the true story has been made, call Hachiko Monogatari. There is also an adaptation in English, with the title Always by your side, Hachiko.

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Tsutsui Kennel	Our bond with Japan (we are a Japanese and Spanish family), having specialized only in these two breeds by importing specimens 100% purely Japanese descendants of the best and most prestigious bloodlines within a responsible breeding ethic, making coexistence with our dogs a way of life to the point of establishing our residence in the environment we esteem, it was the best and most favorable so that they could grow up happy and always next to us, in a family atmosphere and always offering written guarantees. All this makes them our great pride and responds to our passion.		tsutsuikennel@gmail.com	(+34) 609434319	Akita Inu and Shiba Inu	Web page	Segovia Spain	Our affix is registered both in Spain through the RSCE (Royal Canine Society of Spain) belonging to the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) as in AKIHO (Akita Inu Hozonkai) Breed Preservation Headquarters in Japan. We are direct members of JKC (Japan Kennel Club), SCC (Society dog show Castellana) and CEPN (Nordic Club and Akita Inu of Spain).	42	see more
Pataky Kensha	More than a decade ago our love for this fantastic breed called Akita Inu began.. After these years we have carried out multiple trips to Japan and we have also participated with great success in the most important Akita exhibitions worldwide.. Our Akita Satsuki Hime, known worldwide as luna chan, has been the first Akita Inu in history, who was born outside Japan, has been able to win at the most important exhibition in Japan, a milestone that has not yet been matched by any other Akita Inu kennel worldwide.		watakykensha@gmail.com	608 25 11 18	Akita	Web page	Yours Alava Spain	RSCE AFFIX 22418.	49	see more
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• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 255
• Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
• Section 5: Asian Spitz and related breeds. Spitz and primitive types.

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 5: Section: 5 Asian Spitz and related breeds [simple_tooltip content=’The International Cynological Federation is the largest international federation of Kennel Clubs in the world. It is responsible for governing and promoting cynology, as well as the rules of dog breeding. consists of 95 member countries with their own pedigrees that train their judges. Each country dictates the norms of the native breeds of the same, which they are supported by the FCI. It is based in Thuin, Belgium.']ⓘ[/simple_tooltip]
• – AKC – of work Toy [simple_tooltip content=’The American Kennel Club is a pedigree registry for purebred dogs in the United States. In addition to keeping your pedigree record, this kennel club also promotes and sanctions events …’]ⓘ[/simple_tooltip]
• – ANKC – Group 6 (Utility) [simple_tooltip content=’This is the Australian National Dog Breed Council. Its founding purpose is to promote purity in breeding the different breeds of dogs, as well as your selection, obedience trials and other aspects related to the world of dog in Australia, such as the responsible ownership of dogs by their owners or raising awareness among the political class so that they take all of this into account in their legislative projects and initiatives.']ⓘ[/simple_tooltip]
• – CKC – Group 3 – (Working dogs) [simple_tooltip content=’The Canadian Kennel Club is formed as a non-profit organization whose objective is the promotion and favoring of the breeding of different pure breeds of dogs.’]ⓘ[/simple_tooltip]
• – ​KC – of work [simple_tooltip content=’The Kennel Club is a kennel club or criadores club, of United Kingdom. Its main objective is to improve everything related to the world of dog, also trying to educate pet owners about the importance of keeping them healthy, safe and happy.']ⓘ[/simple_tooltip]
• – NZKC – Utility [simple_tooltip content=’The New Zealand Kennel Club is the main Kennel Club responsible for the registration of dog pedigrees in New Zealand. ‘]ⓘ[/simple_tooltip]
• – UKC – Northern races [simple_tooltip content=’The United Kennel Club is an organization that manages one of the largest databases on dog breeds in the world.’]ⓘ[/simple_tooltip]

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Companion dog.

General appearance:

Large dog with solid build, well balanced and full of substance; well-emphasized secondary sexual characteristics, of great nobility and modest lordship, of strong Constitution.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: The relationship between the height at the withers and the length of the body (measured from the tip of the shoulder to the tip of the buttock) is of 10:11, but the body of the females is slightly longer than that of the males.

It is a dog with a calm temperament, fell, docile and receptive.

Head:

• Skull: The size of the skull is proportional to the body; the forehead is wide, with a clear groove; without wrinkles.
• Depression links (Stop): Defined.

facial region:

• Truffle: Large and black; only in the case of white-haired specimens a small and diffuse lack of pigmentation is accepted, but black is always preferable.
• Snout: Moderately long and strong with a broad base that tapers towards the tip, although it is not pointed; straight muzzle.
• Jaws / Teeth: Strong teeth with scissor bite.
• Lips: Glued.
• Cheeks: Moderately developed.

Neck:

Body:

• Back: Straight and firm. Pork loin: Broad and muscular.
• Breast : Deep with a well developed parapet. Ribs moderately sprung.
• Belly: Well collected.

Tail:

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS:

• Shoulder: Moderately oblique and developed. Elbows: Glued to the body.
• forearms: Straight, heavy boned.
• Previous feet: Thick, round, arched and finger tight.

LATER MEMBERS: They must be well developed, strong and moderately angled.

• Hind feet: Thick, round, arched and finger tight.

Movement:

Mantle

Fur: The outer coat must be smooth and hard in texture, the undercoat should be of fine and abundant hair; withers and hips should be covered with slightly longer hair; the hair on the tail is longer than that covering the rest of the body.

Color: Red-leonado, Sesame (red-tawny hairs with black tips), striped and white. All colors mentioned above, except for the White, must have Urajiro.

(URAJIRO = Whitish hair on the sides of the muzzle, cheeks, under the jaw and in the neck, on the chest, abdomen, under the tail and on the inside of the limbs.)

Size and weight:

Height to the cross:

• Males: 67 cm..
• females: 61 cm..

A difference of more or less is tolerated 3 cm..

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

• Female males / male females.
• Upper or lower prognathism.
• Incomplete denture.
• Tongue stained black or blue.
• Light colored iris.
• Short tail.
• Shyness.

FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
• Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
• Not erect ears.
• Hanging tail.
• Long hair (thick).
• Black mask.
• Stains on the white background.

• Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
• Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.

The latest changes are in bold.

1. Akita Inu, Japanese Akita, Great Japanese Dog (English).
2. Akita, Akita Inu, Akita Ken (French).
3. Akita, Akita Inu, Akita Ken, Japanischer Akita (German).
4. Akita Inu (Portuguese).
5. Akita Inu, Akita, perro de Akita, Akita Ken (español).