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Dog Pregnancy Tips
Breeding dogs is an exciting experience. From the time a proper
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The 5 Important Life Lessons I Learned From My Dog
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Train a Cat to Listen
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dominant one. The reason that cats will not react as a dog is
that cats have social groups only by respect and social...
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Meet the Akita - Akita Inu
The Akita is a large dog weighing between 75 and 120 pounds and
up to 28" in height. Of the Japanese Spitz-type breeds, the
Akita is the largest. Pronounced AH-ki-ta in Japan and a-KEE-ta
in the western world, the Akita is a powerful, top notch
watchdog and protector of his family and territory.
The AKC recognizes Akitas in any color including pinto, white or
brindle. Colors are clear and brilliant. All white Akitas do not
have a mask whereas other colors tend to have one. The soft,
undercoat can be a different color than the outer coat. The
harsh, thick outer coat requires regular grooming.
This large, energetic dog is extremely protective of family and
territory. For this reason, they might be aggressive to other
animal and children that they don't know if they feel that their
territory is being invaded. They do best with older, well
behaved children and are not recommended for children who might
mistreat or tease them. They should be kept in a fenced in yard
and never allowed to roam free. The Akita can be a loving,
affectionate dog when properly treated.
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Divisiveness Of Abortion Impedes Health Care Plan
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Early training and
socialization is highly recommended for this breed. They require
regular exercise and love to be with their family.
The Akita is a native of Japan and dates back to the 1600s to
the Island of Honshu. It is the national dog of Japan and highly
revered by the Japanese. You can find statues and Akita art
throughout the country. Originally used as a military dog, guard
dog and hunting dog, the Akita has not lost these watchdog
instincts. Helen Keller was the first person in the US to own an
Akita.
A breed with such a high instincts to protect and patrol his
surroundings makes for an awesome guard dog. Depending on your
family dynamics, the Akita may be ideal for your pet companion
needs. Those with lots of other pets or small children might
want to do more research before bringing and Akita into your
home.
About the author:
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sister blog http://www.doggylog.com/ For more information on the
Akita visit our dog breed page at
http://www.deardoggy.com/dog_breeds/akita/
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