Akita Dogs

An adult akita with lovely brown eyes and pointy ears

A happy young akita sitting with his tongue out

An adult akita showing off his big paws and lovely sandy coat

An adult akita with a lovely thick coat lying down

An adult akita with pricked ears and a cute wet nose

A beautiful adult akita sitting out on the patio

A beautiful akita with a thick fluffy coat

A powerful looking akita with a fantastically curled bushy tail

Temperament

Akitas have a bold and protective temperament. They are devoted and protective of family which makes them suspicious of strangers. This can be helped with early socialisation although the Akita is particularly difficult to read and may become aggressive to other dogs at a moments notice. This means they always need to be watched and must be given sufficient training to be manageable.

Health Problems

Health problems that may affect Akitas include canine hip dysplasia (CHD), luxating patella (dislocation of the kneecap), elbow dysplasia, autoimmune disease, cancer, bloat, eye diseases, epilepsy and blood clotting disease.