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14 Things That You Should Know Before Taking An Akita

Published: by Masha Roiuk · This post may contain affiliate links

Has Akita Dogs caught your attention? With their powerful appearance, it's impossible not to stop and stare at these dogs. Now, you're hooked with this dog's charms, and you probably want to get one yourself. However, you should not miss this list of 14 things you should know before getting an Akita.

You'll thank us later.

#1 They are Big Dogs

white Akita lying down in the field of purple tulip flowers
Akitas are large, males can weigh over 100 pounds.

#2 There are two variants of the Akita dog breed

white Akita walking in the hallway going to the front door while in winter
Akitas actually come in two different variants, being the American Akita and the Japanese Akita Inu.

#3 Akita is one of several breeds of Spitz dogs.
white Akita lying down on the wooden floor in front of a red heart shaped pillow with hands
#4 …that means they’re really heavy shedders

white Akita lying down in the balcony with its tired face
In addition, in spring and autumn, Akita will go through an even heavier seasonal shed, where they lose almost all of their old coat within a few weeks.

#5 Akitas are expensive dogs to keep
Akita outdoors while snowing, wearing a mustard beanie and a shawl around its neck while looking sideways
#6 They have a very high prey drive
close up face of an Akita wrapped with red shawl and only showing its eyes
#7 Akitas are excellent guard dogs
Akita sitting in snow outdoor with fairy lights around its neck while looking up in sideways
#8 …But they can be prone to dominance
Akita standing in the forest in autumn season
#9 Akitas need significant amounts of exercise
white Akita lying down in the yard while closing its eyes
#10 They are so funny?
Akita lying down on a pavement pathway with a book in its hands while yawning
#11 They require a confident and experienced owner
Akita wearing a red ribbon tied shawl around its neck while sitting with its eyes closed in the garden with hanging red hearts on the branch of a tree in front of him and an afternoon sunlight behind him
#12 They’re Quiet Unless They Have Reason to be Otherwise
a happy Akita sitting in the field of long grass
#13 They’re friendly?
Akita standing in the yard while giving a paw to a woman
#14 Akitas are very loving, very friendly animals, but do not expect this dog to share its food.

Akita in snow while wearing a red beanie and shawl around its neck with its eyes close

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