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14 Incredible Facts Why You Should Have an Akita Inu Dog

Published: by Viktoria Bryzh · This post may contain affiliate links

All dogs are adorable, but if you want silly, intelligent, and affectionate dogs who are known for being courageous and willful but want nothing in the world but to be with their people, an Akita Inu might be what you're looking for!

Want to know more about this breed? Here are 14 incredible facts why you should have an Akita Inu.

#1 Another name of this breed is “snow country dog”.

hand of a man squeezing the cheeks of a smiling Akita Inu standing in the garden
The breed originated from the snowy, rural, mountainous region.

#2 They are true Japanese!

An Akita Inu standing behind the foot of the bed with its eyes closed
We know is that the contemporary Akita was first bred in the Odate region of Japan's Akita prefecture.

#3 They are used in dog-fightings?

An Akita Inu standing on the pavement while smirking
As it's popular in Japan, this breed is used for fights.

#4 Their toes are so unusual!

An Akita Inu lying in the front door
Akitas have webbed toes to help walk on snow by distributing their weight more effectively.

#5 They are perfect supporters for going to the beach?
An Akita Inu in its summer outfit while sitting on a ring floatie
#6 They are very brave and heroic!
An Akita Inu lying by the lake
#7 Akitas’ tails are very unique!

An Akita Inu puppy standing on the pavement pathway at the park
An Akita’s trademark is the plush tail that typically curls over his back.

#8 They will help you with cleaning!?
An Akita Inu lying on the floor behind the torn tissue paper
#9 They are very independent!
An Akita Inu puppy sitting on the floor while yawning
#10 They can be very tender?
An Akita Inu smelling the bouquet of flowers
#11 Akitas love their families very and very much!

A woman sitting by the seashore while petting her Akita Inu lying next to her
Akitas are affectionate with their families and form strong bonds.

#12 They are simply cool!
an Akita Inu puppy wearing sunglasses while lying on the couch
#13 They are easily trained!?
A Akita Inu lying on the floor with its bone treat in front of him and under his paw
#14 And everybody will think you are an owner of HACHIKO!?

An Akita Inu standing on the grass with its mouth slightly open

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