Akita Dog
INTRODUCTION
Akita Dogs are bold and willful dogs. They are from the Working group. These breeds are cute and extremely loyal to their family. They are best suited to a one-dog household. Akita Dogs are Purebred, Non-Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 54)
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens, Mountains, highlands, scree slopes
TEMPERAMENT : Bold and willful dog, naturally wary of strangers but extremely loyal to their family
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Working. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Group
LOCATIONS : Japan
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- Akitas originated in Japan
2- There are two separate Akita breeds
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Akita dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Brindle, Sesame, Red Fawn
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COAT TYPE
Double-coated
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LIFE SPAN
10 - 12 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 93 - 110cm (36.5 - 43.5in)
Height: 79 - 93cm (31 - 36.5in) -
TAIL
Curl of an Akita's tail is due to the tail having hemivertebrae
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WEIGHT
32 - 39 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 or 2 time a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
3 - 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Shiba Inu
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
1937
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ORIGIN
Northern Japan
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
They are not typically aggressive toward people
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
