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14 Trusty Facts About the Akita Inu

Published: · Modified: by Alka Polischuk · This post may contain affiliate links

The Akita is enshrouded with mystery! For one, the Akita’s origins seem murky, especially when you get different answers from your know-it-all local breeder. However, whatever question or doubt you have with the Akita, we are pretty sure you will be enlightened with these 14 facts!

#1 Before Akitas had an “official” breed name they were referred to simply as “snow country dogs.”
Akita Inu sitting in the middle of the field of grass
#2 The Akita is one of Japan’s natural treasures
white Akita Inu puppy standing on top of the bench at the park
#3 Hachi: a Dog’s tale is based on a true story which everyone knows
a woman touching the face of a happy Akita Inu
#4 Akitas are strong, muscular dogs covered in fluff!
An Akita Inu lying on the grass with its mouth open
#5 Helen Keller had one
Akita Inu puppy lying on the floor with its toys
#6 They are clean
An Akita Inu lying on the grass under the tree at the park
#7 When the weather turns cooler the dogs seem to have a “turbo” button that switches on
Akita Inu lying inside the car trunk while yawning
#8 An Akita will groom himself like a cat, is clean, and housebreaking is usually not a problem
a man holding an Akita Inu puppy
#9 Akitas are affectionate with their families and form strong bonds
A white Akita Inu sleeping on the chair
#10 Highly intelligent, strong-willed, and proud, the Akita responds best to respectful commands and positive-training techniques that rely on motivation rather than force
two Akita Inus sitting on the pathway in the forest
#11 Its size is imposing
An Akita Inu lying on the pavement while looking sideways
#12 They do not like sharing
An Akita Inu sitting in the backseat with its paws on the window
#13 They like to be in control
An Akita Inu running on the pavement at the park
#14 They are mostly calm and quiet

An Akita Inu with sushi on top of its muzzle and head

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