Japanese Akita

Description: Animal Species: Dogs

Newest Review: ... with his owner to the train station and each afternoon at 3pm came back to meet him at the Shibuya Station platform. On May 21, 1925, the doctor boarded the train, as usual, but did not return. He suffered a stroke and died at the University, and that evening the dog sat among the priests and mourners. But the faithful Hachiko continued to return to the station each morning and each ... more

... afternoon to wait for his master. Everyone came to know the dog and fed and cared for him while he kept his vigil. On the evening of March 7, 1935 they found Hachiko dead at the very spot where he had waited so long for his owner to return. In 1943 a small...more

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Japanese Akita: The National Treasure (1556 words)
by - written on 16/03/06 (Very useful, 2820 readings)
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The Akita's ancestry dates back to 500 B.C. when they migrated from the mainland of China to the islands of Japan. It was around 1900 when the Akita became more recognised. Since there were no firearms the dogs would down the prey and the hunters would spear or club it. While the dogs had always been used to hunt ducks, birds, small fur bearing animals, deer, antelope, monkeys, boar, or bear, (including the 800 pound Yezo bears!), their owners began to see other ways in which their intelligence could be utilized. They eventually came to be used as cattle hearders, seeing-eye dogs, sled and draft dogs, and as police dogs. Because their webbed feet made them powerful ... Read the complete review

The Emperors (1392 words)
by - written on 28/04/01 (Very useful, 1902 readings)
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I have 3 Japanese Akitas. A bitch and 2 dogs. The Japanese Akita is the second largest breed of dogs which form up the Utility Group; powerful, athletic but surprisingly elegant and agile. It should always be remembered, when looking at the Akita, that he was bred, originally, as a hunting dog. Bear this in mind when judging the compact package that the Akita is; the power in all his appearance and the tightness of muscle, bones, skin and features are all aides for hunting large animals. Adult dogs should reach a minimum height of 26 inches (66cm) and a maximum of 28 inches (71cms). He should weigh in at around 110lb. The standard ... Read the complete review

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