Occasionally, they take their dogs to work in this Akita Visitor Center. So, I can bring it to public places to contact with people. It has even appeared on the cover of a magazine featuring Akita Prefecture. I feel like a mother watching her kid turning out to be a beautiful girl! At various festivals and occasions, members will bring their dogs to the scene.
They are so cute and fluffy that they always give visitors a great first impression of Odate city. If we were to separate, I would definitely cry. It is I who need her more. This is a large and powerful breed, with much substance and heavy bone, and is slightly longer than tall.
Such a combination provides ample insulation from water and weather. The gait is brisk and powerful. The Akita is a versatile dog of large spitz type, able to perform as hiking companion and protector. Ready to see what dogs fit you best? Take our short quiz to find out! The Akita is perhaps the most renowned and venerated of the native Japanese breeds. Although it bears a likeness to dogs from ancient Japanese tombs, the modern Akita is the result of a concerted nineteenth century effort to restore seven native Japanese dog breeds.
The Akita, largest of these breeds, was restored using many breeds, including indigenous Odate dogs, which were used as the best representatives of native Japanese animals. Over time, Japanese breeders selected against many traits descended from some ancestors, including black mask, pinto pattern, and substantial size; whereas American breeders perpetuated those traits.
The most honored Akita of all time was Hachiko, who greeted his master every evening at the train station to accompany him home. When his master died at work one day, Haichiko waited for him, and continued to return and wait for his master every day until he died nine years later on March 8, Since then, it has steadily gained admirers and continues to grow in popularity.
The Akita is now used as a guard and police dog in Japan. Indoors, they're happy to follow their owner from room to room , or watch them from the floor. The Akita has a strong prey drive , so he should always be on-leash and under watchful eyes when outside.
This breed is relatively quiet, and barking usually isn't an issue unless the dog is alerting its family to a visitor or something unfamiliar. The Akita has a reputation for being fairly odorless, but if he's spending a lot of time outside his coat can get dirty, and it will need to be brushed and groomed frequently.
But an Akita that [loves the] outside is going to smell," Caballero says. The Akita's thick coat sheds minimally throughout the year until warm weather hits, and then—look out! The once-a-year shedding, aka coat blowing , is sure to cover the entire house. Regular nail trimming and teeth brushing are also important to an Akita's health.
This breed requires moderate exercise , and if he's not getting that from roaming around in the yard, a daily jog or long walk will suffice. If they're at home not doing much, getting treats, laying around? They're going to get overweight. Training should start early and happen frequently—calmness, consistency, and positive reinforcement are key—because these fluffy puppies grow into large, strong, independent-minded adults.
The good news: Akitas have a reputation for being easy to potty train! For a large dog, the Akita's lifespan is long , at 10—13 years.
However, the breed is prone to a number of health conditions, including hip dysplasia , arthritis , hypothyroidism , and eye problems. According to the Akita Club of America , the Akita is also prone to gastric dilatation-volvulus GDV or bloat , which is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the dog's stomach twists and cuts off blood supply.
Caballero recommends Akita puppy owners consider a surgery called gastropexy, where the side of the stomach is tacked to the abdomen wall so it can't flip. Akita owners should talk to their veterinarians about preventive options for health risks their own dogs may face. The Akita is named for the Akita prefecture in Japan, where his lineage can be traced back to the 17th century.
Though they were bred as strong, hard-working hunting dogs the Akita came to be regarded for his loyalty. As hunting became less common, the breed transitioned into the role of loveable family companion with his dignified demeanor and affection.
Eito Nakamura. Put together, the words represent the hope that Odate City and its guests are prosperous in all things. Of course, it is also a pun on the the famous dog Hachi, whose name means "eight" in Japanese. Hina Nakamura. Together wither her Sempai Eito, she works to greet guests at the hotel.
Akita Dog Museum. See Learn. On weekdays, an Akita dog greets visitors on the first floor. There are dogs of all colors on staff, so you'll never know who you're going to meet!
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