14 Trusty Facts About the Akita

Akita Inu are powerful breeds, so if you just recently got yourself one, you should know these 14 trusty facts bout them.

#1 THEY’RE NAMED FOR A REGION IN JAPAN

#2 THEY’RE BUILT FOR THE SNOW

#3 THEY HAVE A STRONG PRESENCE IN JAPANESE CULTURE

#4 THE WEALTHY HELD A TEMPORARY MONOPOLY ON THEM

#5 THEY’RE STILL USED IN DOGFIGHTING

#6 HACHIKO IS THE MOST FAMOUS DOG OF THE BREED

#7 THERE’S A MUSEUM DEDICATED TO THEM

#8 HELEN KELLER HAD ONE

#9 INSURANCE COMPANIES DON’T TRUST THEM

#10 THEY’RE PART OF THE SPITZ FAMILY

#11 WORLD WAR II ALMOST WIPED THEM OUT

#12 THEY’RE VERY CLEAN

#13 THE AKITA WAS ALSO CALLED THE SHISHI INU WHICH MEANS “LARGE DOG”

#14 ONLY WEALTHY PEOPLE COULD AFFORD TO ADOPT THIS BREED