Dog Breed Akita - a headstrong companion
A →Spitz in large format, please! The Akita has held a firm place in its homeland Japan for thousands of years, which is not least due to its graceful, calm aura. In addition to a decent portion of stubbornness, the Akita as a →Japanese dog breed also brings a mature temperament and vigilance. What to expect if you want to enrich your family with this four-legged friend, we reveal here.
The Akita Inu in Portrait
Origin: Japan
Size: 61-70 cm
Weight: 30-40 kg
Life expectancy: approx. 12 years
Character: willful, loving, vigilant
Character and Nature
As proud as the Akita Inu is perceived at first glance, it is equally self-confident. This goes hand in hand with its extremely strong-willed nature. Independent of strangers and other dogs, there is hardly anything better for this furry friend than spending a lot of time quietly with its familiar people. Keyword quiet: For much hustle and wild games, the →calm four-legged friend is rather not into it.
While it tends to relax at home, the Akita exhibits a pronounced hunting instinct and vigilance outdoors and does not hesitate to bark loudly. Even at a young age, →Akita puppies have their own minds and display a decent portion of self-confidence.
Training and Care
The gentle large Spitz may have a certain teddy bear look at first glance, but it is anything but uncomplicated in training and care. Future owners of an Akita must therefore have previous experience with dogs and should be aware of the special characteristics of the large four-legged friend.
To do justice to the stubborn nature of the Akita, consistency in training is required from day one. However, this should be done at the pace of the four-legged friend. Impulsiveness, too much strictness, or even violence are more likely to lead to the furry friend shutting down and quickly showing irritation. Due to its calm nature, the Akita is rather not a →family dog for children.
Which breed is Hachiko?
A glance at our Akita is enough to think directly of the dog from the movie "Hachiko - A Wonderful Friendship." The dog Hachiko is an Akita that shows its very loyal side towards its owner in the film and brings a tear or two to the viewers' eyes. If you want to see the [→Asian dog breed](/magazin/hunde/hunderassen/asiatische-hunderassen-wesen-erziehung-und-haltung) Akita in action, we can highly recommend the film.
