Aside from the fact that Akita Inu is a large dog breed with intelligent, bold, willful, courageous, and loyal personalities, there's more to them that you didn't know.
Get ready to be surprised by these 15 facts about them.
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#1 This breed is a national treasure in Japan
![An Akita Inu in the garden while smiling](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1-49.jpg)
#2 There are two different types of these dogs
![two Akita Inus standing by the seashore](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2-53.jpg)
#3 Akitas are calm dogs
![An Akita Inu puppy standing on the grass at the park with a person behind him](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/3-48.jpg)
#4 Akitas don’t like sharing anything
![An Akita Inu puppy sitting on the floor while smelling the treat from the hand of the person](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/4-49.jpg)
#5 They are dogs for big families
![A person holding the arms of a Akita Inu](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/5-50.jpg)
#6 The Akita Inu really loves snow
![An Akita Inu standing up leaning towards the person while outdoors in snow](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/6-48.jpg)
#7 These dogs are great babysitters
![a little girl smiling while embracing an Akita Inu lying on the bed](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/7-46.jpg)
#8 This breed is not for everyone
![An Akita Inu standing on the pavement](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/8-48.jpg)
#9 Sometimes it is difficult to train Akitas
![An Akita Inu puppy lying on the pavement with a ball in its mouth](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/9-47.jpg)
#10 Today Akitas are still used in dogfighting
![An Akita Inu playing with a samoyed in the field](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/10-46.jpg)
#11 Hachiko was an Akita Inu too
![a happy Akita Inu](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/11-46.jpg)
#12 There is the Akita Dog Museum in Odate
![An Akita Inu statue](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/12-47.jpg)
#13 These dogs were on the Brink of extinction during the Second World War
![An Akita Inu standing on the stone by the beach](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/13-46.jpg)
#14 Akitas don’t like other dogs in the household
![An Akita Inu sitting on the pavement while smiling while a woman is behind her](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/14-50.jpg)
#15 They love to eat a lot!
![An Akita Inu lying on the bed behind the fruits and vegetable on a plate](https://www.thepaws.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/15-35.jpg)
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