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Akita

Akitan är en stor spetshundsras från Japan och den är också klassad som en av landets nationalmonument. Rasen är mycket gammal och har sitt ursprung i de norra delarna av Japan. Från början användes den som jakthund på framför allt vilt som t.ex. björn och hjort, men den har också fyllt funktion som vakthund. Idag är Akitan främst en uppskattad sällskapshund, i Japan såväl som i övriga världen.

Stolt japan

Temperament

En Akita är en ursprunglig hund med utpräglade ledaregenskaper som kräver en hel del hundkunskap och tålamod av sin ägare. Akitan är normalt en tyst, lugn, oberörd och värdig hund men kan trots detta växla från vila till aktivitet på en bråkdel av en sekund för att nästan lika snabbt koppla om till vila igen. Akitan är mycket lojal och tillgiven sin familj och skyddar denna till varje pris. Den tycker däremot inte om att vara socialt isolerad från sin familj utan vill helst vara med i händelsernas centrum, och flyttar sig gärna från rum till rum för att kunna hålla ögonen på sin ägare.

Naturlig vaktinstinkt

Man behöver inte lära en Akita att vakta - det har den naturligt. Akitan är en enfamiljshund och gäster som glatt hälsas av hunden när du är med, blir inte nödvändigtvis så vänligt bemötta när Akitan är ensam hemma. Däremot sparar den ofta sitt skall tills det behövs, som till exempel för att avvärja ett direkt intrång.

Akitan startar sällan ett bråk men är dominant mot andra hundar och backar ogärna undan en utmaning, oavsett den andra hundens storlek. Den har också ett minne som en häst och glömmer aldrig en oförrätt utan kan ge igen långt senare; då kanske som en fullvuxen och mycket stark hund.

Hård, men förarvek

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Akita

MENTALITET

En akita er en stor, kraftig og ofte lidt egensindig hund, der kræver en erfaren og konsekvent ejer, som er i stand til at håndtere den selvstændige og krævende race. Det er sjældent, at den udfordrer mennesker. Den er pålidelig over for sin familie og sammen med familiens børn, men den er tilbøjelig til at udfordre andre hunde.

En akita er en stærk hund, som behøver en hel del motion og beskæftigelse. Opgaver, hvor den skal bruge sin næse, er på én gang mentalt stimulerende og beroligende. Har brug for nær social kontakt.

AKTIVITETSNIVEAU OG HANDLERADIUS

En akitas jagtinstinkt er veludviklet, så man bør være varsom med at slippe den løs, med mindre man har fuld kontrol over situationen. Den er selvstændig, selvbevidst og søger konstant nye udfordringer. Bortset fra jagtudflugterne holder den god kontakt.

PELS OG PLEJE

Den ca. 3 cm lange dækpels er glat, hård og står lige ud fra kroppen. Underulden er tyk, blød og meget tæt. Pelsplejen består i hyppige og grundige gennembørstninger, så pelsen bevarer sine isolerende egenskaber, og fældningen holdes inden for rimelige grænser.

TIPS OG TRICKS TIL INDLÆRING OG HÅNDTERING

Akitaen er opmærksom, har en hurtig opfattelsesevne og er meget lærenem. Men den keder sig nemt, så opdragelsen kræver variation, stor opfindsomhed og godt lederskab, hvis interessen skal holdes fanget. Racen kræver en ejer med en hel del hundeerfaring.

Hanner 64-70 cm. Tæver 58-64 cm.

Rød fawn eller brindlet med hvidlige schatteringer eller ensfarvet hvid.

OPRINDELSE

De japanske hunde var oprindelig små eller mellemstore. De største blev i provinsen Akita i det nordlige Japan brugt til bjørnejagt og som trækhund. Fra 1868 krydsede man blandt andet med mastiff for at øge størrelsen og gøre racen egnet som kamphund. Da hundekampe blev forbudt i 1908, blev akitaen reddet og i 1931 betegnet som "natur-monument". Efter anden verdenskrig var der kun få individer tilbage, fordelt på flere typer. Krydsning med oprindelige hunde fra Akita stabiliserede racen.

INTERNATIONALT RACENAVN

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Herunder finder du en oversigt over aktuelle kuld af racen Akita, der pt. er til salg.

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Akita hund

Akita Inu VS Shiba Inu

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Height: 24” to 28 “ (60.9 to 71.1 cm) 13.5 to 16.5” (33 to 43 cm)

Bear Hunter, guard dog Bird/ small game hunter

Description: Large and powerful, Agile and compact.

with much substance and heavy bone

Head: Massive, but in balance Skull is moderate and in

With the body. Proportion to the body.

Comparison: Grizzly Bear Fox

Physical Similarities : Triangle ears, thick coat, long curled tail, long snout, heavy shedding

Differences : Most notably, the size

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Akita

Akitan är en stor spetshundsras från Japan och den är också klassad som en av landets nationalmonument. Rasen är mycket gammal och har sitt ursprung i de norra delarna av Japan. Från början användes den som jakthund på framför allt vilt som t.ex. björn och hjort, men den har också fyllt funktion som vakthund. Idag är Akitan främst en uppskattad sällskapshund, i Japan såväl som i övriga världen.

Stolt japan

Temperament

En Akita är en ursprunglig hund med utpräglade ledaregenskaper som kräver en hel del hundkunskap och tålamod av sin ägare. Akitan är normalt en tyst, lugn, oberörd och värdig hund men kan trots detta växla från vila till aktivitet på en bråkdel av en sekund för att nästan lika snabbt koppla om till vila igen. Akitan är mycket lojal och tillgiven sin familj och skyddar denna till varje pris. Den tycker däremot inte om att vara socialt isolerad från sin familj utan vill helst vara med i händelsernas centrum, och flyttar sig gärna från rum till rum för att kunna hålla ögonen på sin ägare.

Naturlig vaktinstinkt

Man behöver inte lära en Akita att vakta - det har den naturligt. Akitan är en enfamiljshund och gäster som glatt hälsas av hunden när du är med, blir inte nödvändigtvis så vänligt bemötta när Akitan är ensam hemma. Däremot sparar den ofta sitt skall tills det behövs, som till exempel för att avvärja ett direkt intrång.

Akitan startar sällan ett bråk men är dominant mot andra hundar och backar ogärna undan en utmaning, oavsett den andra hundens storlek. Den har också ett minne som en häst och glömmer aldrig en oförrätt utan kan ge igen långt senare; då kanske som en fullvuxen och mycket stark hund.

Hård, men förarvek

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Akita Inu Züchter

Akita Inu Züchter aus Europa

ISAMASHISA KEN Stefan Kolar,Hauptstrasse 4, A-2171 Herrnbaumgarten, Lower Austria

Austria (at) Tel. +43 (0) 2555 24086 – E-Mail (Sun Aug 13 08:09:21 2006)

SAMURAI YASHIKI Rebeka Tratnik,Halic 191, Turcin 42204

Croatia (hr) Tel. / Fax: 00385989705551 / 0038542690059 / E-Mail (Wed Nov 5 01:38:51 2008)

OF RAMSRASPEL KENSHA Stefanie Rams & Oliver Raspel,Krügerstr. 6, 46354 Südlohn/Oeding, NRW

Germany (de) Tel. / Fax: 00492862/415627 / 00492862/415627 / ramsraspel@web.de (Wed Feb 18 09:56:46 2004)

MARA-SHIMAS Wilma van der Meer,Tormentilstraat 46, 1121 BS Landsmeer

Netherlands (nl) Tel. / Fax: 0031-204822799 / 0031-20-4822799 / mara.shimas@worldonline.nl (Fri Sep 27 23:13:43 2002)

Hungary (hu) Tel. 00-36-23-377-618 / bordeauxi@matavnet.hu (Sun Mar 18 13:58:35 2001)

AKITA U IZIS FCI Izyda Bach-Zelewska,ul. Burzynskiego 8 A/26, PL-80-462 Gdansk, woj. pomorskie

Poland (pl) Tel. / Fax: 0-048-58/346 83 54 / – www.akita.pl – – E-Mail: akita@akita.pl (Thu Aug 15 12:30:26 2002)

LEGION GAGATKÓW Lucyna Gasiorek,Mickiewicza 40, 43-502 Czechowice-Dziedzice

Poland (pl) Tel. (0048)(032)215-97-76 / djp@wp.pl (Sat Dec 9 09:34:48 2000)

Hungary (hu) Tel. +36302668641 / akitainu@freemail.hu (Thu Nov 23 08:54:17 2000)

GEMSTONE AKITA Kathi Eicke,Heinrich-Steffens-Str. 7, 28777 Bremen, Bremen

Germany (de) Tel. 0421 / 681205 / gemstone@t-online.de (Sat Nov 18 14:30:32 2000)

YAMATOSOW Hanni Fässler,Zellerstraße 31, 5671, Salzburg

Austria (at) Tel. / Fax: 0043-6545-20006 / 0043-6545-200064 / mail@akita-inu.at (Thu Nov 2 19:19:04 2000)

LE BOIS DE CHANTELOUP Boullefroy Marianne,rue de Montataire, 60290 Laigneville

France (fr) Tel. 0344710735 / maya32@worldonline.fr (Fri Oct 13 16:35:42 2000)

JEDISTY AKITAS c garwood,84 the uplands, newport, south wales, gwent

United Kingdom (uk) Tel. +44 01633 673048 – E-Mail: jedisty@ntlworld.com (Sun Nov 11 22:56:25 2001)

FROM APACHE CREEK Alexandra Hormann,Gifhornerstraße 8, 31234 Edemissen, Niedersachsen

Germany (de) Tel. / Fax: 05373-920501 / 05373-920502 / from apache creek@aol.com (Wed Jul 5 22:30:25 2000)

KENNEL KAZAN John Aareskjold Tjøtta,tangen 8, 4340 Bryne, Bryne

Norway (no) Tel. 51481275 / aareskjold@c2i.net (Thu Apr 20 14:12:24 2000)

KINTOS KENNEL Dag Rune Egge,Settberg, N-2332 Åsvang, Norway

Norway (no) Tel. / Fax: +4762587040 / +4762587096 / kintos@online.no (Wed Mar 8 21:31:20 2000)

TOUCH OF TOMORROW Heidi Andersen,Spandetvej 50, Roager, 6760 Ribe

Denmark (dk) Tel. / Fax: +45 75 44 39 10 / +45 75 44 39 10 / akita@zondo.dk (Mon Mar 6 15:42:55 2000)

L’ARCHE DES DIEUX AKITAS Julien Michel,St Paul en Jarez, 42740, Loire

France (fr) Tel. / Fax: +33 4 77 73 36 28 / +33 4 77 73 60 50 – E-Mail: michel.julien5@wanadoo.fr (Sat Feb 19 08:48:30 2000)

NOVENS KENNEL Björn and Elisabeth Novén,Sandhemsgård 761, Hällingsjö 430 64

Sweden (se) Tel. / Fax: +46 (0) 301 453 53 / +46(0) 301 453 53 / elisabeth.noven@mailbox.swipnet.se (Fri Jan 28 22:25:48 2000)

ÄNGSMYRENS KENNEL Monica Nilsson,Björke 8173, 452 94 Strömstad

Sweden (se) Tel. / Fax: 0046 52627077 / 0046 52627077 / akita@algonet.se (Sat Jan 15 23:05:44 2000)

NO YUKIMIGATA Ricardo Groenewald & Bernadet Dankaart,’t Hoog 2, 3451 RC Vleuten, Utrecht

Netherlands (nl) Tel. / Fax: +31-(0)30-6775877 / +31-(0)30-6775877 – E-Mail: yukimigata@wxs.nl (Fri Apr 21 15:58:12 2000)

HOUNDSFIELD Gary Byrne,26 Plymouth Road, Redditch B97 4QB, Worcestershire

United Kingdom (uk) Tel. / Fax: 01527 460242 / 01527 460242 – E-Mail: akitas@akakuro.com (Mon Feb 11 21:08:59 2002)

KAMINO KEN ZELLER Patrice,VILLA SOLEILLAVOUP QUARTIER BEAUMONT, 06330 ROQUEFORT LES PINS, COTE D’AZUR

France (fr) Tel. (0033) 493770011 – E-Mail: zeller.akita.inu@wanadoo.fr (Wed Oct 27 17:47:35 1999)

YUUKI Eugenio Baglieri,Via Trenzanesio, 16, Vignate (MI) 20060, Italy

Italy (it) Tel. / Fax: 02 95360481 / 02 95360481 / eubaglie@tin.it (Mon Oct 11 01:18:58 1999)

KOKIUSHI (Akita Inu Züchter) franco lissandron,via delle ginestre 30, 22063, cantù

Italy (it) Tel. / Fax: 031-700882 / 031-713024 / lissakita@virgilio.it (Sat Oct 9 17:31:28 1999)

YAGINO YASHIKIKARANO Ulrike Geishofer-Binder und Alina Geishofer,Heinrich-Casperg. 16, 8010 Graz, Styria

Austria (at) Tel. / Fax: +43 316 679182 / +43 316 679181 – E-Mail: alina.geishofer@aon.at (Thu Aug 23 17:34:21 2001)

LE BOIS DE CHANTELOUP Jean Boullefroy,rue de Montataire, 60290 Laigneville

France (fr) Tel. 0344710735 – E-Mail: maya32@worldonline.fr (Sun Feb 25 10:40:19 2001)

SHIRAYUKI-HIME Nenad Razumic,IJsselmeerweg 25, 1316 RH, Almere, Netherlands (NL)

Croatia (hr) Tel. +31/(0)641765739 – E-Mail: akita@kinolog.com (Wed Sep 3 11:22:30 2003)

SOL LEVANTE KENNEL mariagrazia balestra,strada frattina chioda 5, 27055 rivanazzano, italy

Italy (it) Tel. / Fax: 038392932 / 038392932 – E-Mail: sollevantekennel@hotmail.com (Sun Oct 17 19:39:19 1999)

AK-INU-BA’S Geir Aasheim,Leiraplassen 6, Sparbu 7710, N-Trøndelag

Norway (no) Tel. / Fax: +47 74 16 22 85 / none / geilis@online.no (Thu Jun 24 19:15:47 1999)

TOSHIKOSsynnøve presthaug,nygata 209, 8618 andfiskå

Norway (no) Tel. / Fax: +46 75 14 06 76 / +46 75 14 06 76 / spresthaug@rana.online.no (Thu Jun 24 18:41:24 1999)

AKITA KENNEL Giovanna Rossi & Roberto Brutti,V.CARPACCIO 7 , 52100 AREZZO

Italy (it) Tel. / Fax: 0575/350746 / 0575/350746 – E-Mail: akitait@ats.it (Fri Jun 11 09:35:25 1999)

AMATERASO NO Karin Sjöholm Östlund,Räften Pl. 732, S-247 91 S. Sandby

Sweden (se) Tel. / Fax: +46 46 585 49 / +46 46 585 49 – E-Mail: inge.sjoholm@mbox300.swipnet.se (Mon Feb 22 22:17:15 1999)

AKITA INU OF CACIC Dragutin und Laura Cacic,Hohensyburgstr. 108, 44265 Dortmund, NRW

Germany (de) Tel. / Fax: 0231/774224 / 0231/774226 – E-Mail: 101.159030@germanynet.de (Wed Jan 20 08:06:51 1999)

AKITA VON MICABI KEN Carola Biermann,Am Meisterstein 24, 59955 Winterberg, NRW

Germany (de) Tel. 0 29 83 83 45 – E-Mail: micabiken@bigfoot.com (Fri Jan 1 15:36:16 1999)

YUMENOSHIMA Lambert & Yvonne Dircks,Beekweg 48A, NL-5804 BE Venray, Limburg

Netherlands (nl) Tel. / Fax: +31 478 585715 / +31 478 585715 – E-Mail: yumenoshima@akita.nl (Sun Oct 17 14:58:33 1999)

Akita Inu Züchter in Nordamerika

STERLING AKITAS Barbara Cicognani,520 McChesney Avenue Ext., Troy, NY

United States (us) Tel. 518-279-0926 / sterling@natural-akita.com (Fri Apr 21 05:41:38 2000)

MAJIKSUN AKITAS Alicia Meyer,7087 SW 166th Terrace, Beaverton 97007, OR

United States (us) Tel. / Fax: 503-356-5353 / 503-356-5454 / majiksun@akitasonline.com (Wed Feb 16 05:41:05 2000)

Akita Inu Züchter in Südamerika

VOM ROSENSTOCK Mueller Yvonne,carretera vieja a Leon, Managua 000, Managua

Nicaragua (ni) Tel. / Fax: 2705208 / 2441974 / evargas@datatex.com.ni (Sat Oct 16 00:13:25 1999)

HILLSIDE KENNEL Adilson Leme,Rua Argonautas, 421, Sao Paulo – CEP 03360-060, Sao Paulo

Brazil (br) Tel. / Fax: +55 11 6671.3906 / +55 11 6642.6912 – E-Mail: akita@bol.com.br (Sat Jul 19 13:17:23 2003)

Akita Inu Züchter in Australien

BUSHIDO KENNELS Christine Bartlett,Sherry Court, Huntfield Heights 5163, South Australia

Australia (au) Tel. (08) 8326 0927 / bushidoknl@senet.com.au (Wed Oct 13 10:54:35 1999)

HOWLINGWIND Michael & Karen Quigley,5 Warrina Place, Londonderry 2753, New South Wales

Australia (au) Tel. / Fax: 02 45785738 / 02 45786060 / karenq@summit.net.au (Tue May 25 13:44:39 1999)

GRAESAN AKITA’S Graham & Sandra Conabere,Deborah Court, Melbourne, Victoria

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Akita Masato Harochi sier: Akita Inu og Amerikansk Akita, er EN OG SAMME RASE!!

Du som har null peiling!

Har hatt Akita i 19 еr, tror jeg vet hva jeg prater om!

Det er er avlet pе forskjellige linjer, hvor i Japan sе fеretrekkes Akita Inu, men i USA var det stшrst interesse for den andre linjen som til slutt fikk navnet Great japanese dog, og senere Amerikansk Akita!

Siden 14-1500 tallet gikk de alle under det SAMME navnet: AKITA.

Sjekk opp fakta sjжl!!

Gammel trеd, men rett skal vжre rett!!

akitalove sier: Trond har tydeligvis null peiling om hva han prater om her. Japansk spisshund er en liten/middelshund fra 6-12kg, mens Japansk akita og amerikansk akita er en stor hunderase fra 30-60 kg. Skjшnner ikke helt hvor du har det i fra at disse to(helt forskjellige) rasene ofte er innblandet i angrep og drap pе barn. forшvrig sе kan ikke japanska akita og amerikansk akita sammenlignes, da de er to HELT forskjellige raser! kjenner jeg blir litt irritert nеr folk som har null peiling pе hva de prater om skal uttale seg.

Mathilde sier: Jeg vokste opp med to akitaer, en hann og ei tispe, og har nе som nittenеring veldig lyst pе ei ny tispe. Foreldrene mine fikk dem henholdsvis tre og ett еr fшr de fikk meg, og var naturligvis litt nervшse for hvordan de skulle reagere pе meg, men hundene elsket meg fra starten av, og jeg tror barndommen min hadde vжrt fattigere om vi ikke hadde hatt dem. Barnefamilier vil nok altsе nyte godt av е ha en veldressert akita. Ross var veldig stolt, og noe fiendtlig mot andre hanner, men mot alle andre var han utrolig vennlig, akkurat som Tira, som faktisk fikk en av mine venninner til е bli kvitt frykt for hunder. De var begge fantastisk fine hunder, til tross for noen rampestreker og deres naturlige jaktinnstinkt. De var ogsе veldig aktive, og elsket е gе tur med moren min. Boende i Finnmark med hytter og egen шy gjorde at de fikk lшpe mye fritt, samtidig som bеde min far og resten av familien hadde streng dressur pе dem. Dette anbefales sterkt, for man kan ikke bare forvente at en akita dresserer seg selv. Hundene vеre ble 14 og 13 еr, og sleit litt pе slutten slik gamle hunder gjшr, og dшde begge av den samme еrsaken: magevregning(?). De var som to fantastisk fine venner for meg, og alle som vurderer е skaffe seg en akita vil nok ikke angre pе det, sе lenge de e gode hundeeiere, for akitaen er en veldig lojal hund.

bente sier: Jeg har selv en Amerikansk Akita en hannhund som er helt fantastisk. Han er veldig snill og hengiven og glad i alle spesielt i smе barn. Andre hunder шnsker han е leke med, men det kan vжre andre hannraser som ikke er like interessert. Min hund er 10 mnd. han elsker е gе tur i skogen. Vi er ut og gеr opptil 3 ganger om dagen. Tilsammen blir det ca 3 timer avhengig av hundens шnsker. tilsammen gеr vi ca 8 km. Fikk hшr av en oppdretter at dette var alt for lang tur for en valp. Er det noen som har erfaring av dette

Maja sier: Vi har en Amerikansk akita, en hannhund. Og han er snill som et lam :) Veldig hengiven og gla i alle som kommer pе besшk :)

Han elsker barn og andre hunder, og har aldri vжrt aggressiv. Hverken mot mennesker eller dyr :) Han bjeffer aldri. Men han er ogsе ganske mшrk i stemmen og elsker е "prate".

Han er litt skeptisk av seg; redd for gressklippere, katta og stшvsugern. Og han tror nok sjшl at han er en liten chihuahua ;)

De fleste hunder blir vel slik man oppdrar dem? Sе du kan jo sikkert miljшskade akitaer ogsе, slik at de blir agressive.

Vеr er hvertfall bare en deilig kosebamse :) Men det er jo klart at de er svжre hunder, sе man skal jo passe pе :) Og utrolig viktig е sosialisere dem godt med bеde mennesker og dyr :)

Freyra sier: Akita er en spisshund rase som oprinnelig kommer i fra Japan, og er absolutt ikke det samme som rasen Japansk Spisshund.

CelineogShakira sier: Har en Japansk Akita tispe som blr to i mars, og hun er jo bare den herligste! Hun er aggresiv mot mange andre hunder, men ikke alle. Jeg er bare 14 еr, og fikk henne nеr jeg var 12, og jeg klarer е hеndtere henne, men jeg har jo vurdert е gi henne bort en gang fшr, men jeg gjorde det ikke. kjenner mange a bеde American og Japanske, bеde hann og hunn og det er utrolig stor forskjell pе dem. Her er det bilder og videoer av Shakira (Tsuko Chu-ai Temari) http://hunden.no/blogg/profil.html?bid=4259

Polar sier: Akita (FCI #255) er en stor japansk hunderase, som har fеtt navnet sitt oppkalt etter Akita prefekturet, der man antar at den oppstod. Rasen var kjent som akita inu fram til delingen i 2000. Den hшrer inn under spisshundene og er av FCI plassert i gruppe 5 seksjon 5.

Sеnn, nе kan dere krangle om fakta etter е ha lest denne;)

2432 sier: Akita inu er kanskje ikke noe bra fшrste hund.

Du bшr ha litt kunnskap om trening og sosialisering.

Jeg har set hva en Akita med feil eier kan gjшre og det er ikke bra, men vil her si at det er mer eiers feil enn hundens.

De kan virke noe skremmende pе folk som ikke er vant med hund pga av stшrrelse og utseende.

Har ogsе vжrt borti at folk kan bli redd fordi den Akita tispa koseknurret og den er jo litt mшrk i stemmen. Men kan fortelle at jeg lett hшrer forskjell pе koseknurr og agresiv knurr.

Det er to raser og burde vжrt to linker, da de er forskjellige.

Sigmund Bеde sier: Akita inu ble tatt med fra Japan til Amerika,av

amerikanske soldater.der den ble krysset med stшrre hunder,blant annet Mastif,og derav fikk

navnet Amerikansk Akita.Har selv 2stykker,en tispe

Akita inu,og en han Amerikansk Akita.Begge to er

noen herlige hunder.Den Amerikanske Akita,er noe

mer spesiell,Nеr jeg gеr tur med den,sonderer den

alt som er pе bakken og over bakken.Neste dag viss

jeg gеr samme veien og det er noe forandringer,vil

den sjekke opp hva det er,den har en fotostatisk

hukommels,sе det er ikke for ingenting,den er godt

aner kjent som Poleti hund i Amerika

shiba sier: Syntes Akita inu virker som en flott hund, og vurderer og skaffe meg en selv. Hva er den store forskjellen pе amerikansk akita og japansk egentlig, de fleste som skriver om akita beskriver begge rasene under ett. Er inuen mer gneldrete enn den amerikanske?

1234 sier: Jeg har en akita inu hannhund pе 6 еr.Har ikke hatt noe problemer med at den har vжrt aggressiv mot barn.Veldig snill og lydig hund:) klart man skal alltid fшlge med barn nеr de er sammen med hunder.Uansett om det er en shжfer eller akita!.Nydelig og lojale hunder akita inu:) hilsen en akitahundeeier:)

jaaavel! sier: Ehh, sе var det det med fakta igjen da Shimu! For nеr var det akita inu ikke var en japansk spisshund lengere?

Shimu sier: Trond,

Ser du er meget dеrlig opplyst om rasen(e). Det fшrste som avslшrer det er at du spшr om Akita er det samme som Japansk Spisshund og lengre fra sannheten kan du vel ikke komme. Hverken Akita eller American Akita er heller kjente for е angripe/drepe barn.

Det er alltid en fordel е sjekke fakta fшr man kaster ut pеstander.

Rolf E sier: Hei!

Synd dere ikke kan skille pе Akita Inu og Amerikansk Akita.

Jeg har selv en Amerikansk Akita, en 4 еr gammel hanne.

Vedrens snilleste hund og alle barns favoritt. Jeg har aldri sett at den har latt seg irritere pе noe vis. Med den kan man fшle seg helt trygg.

Den er utrolig toldmodig, rolig og ikke minst klok.

Den er ikke agressiv mot andre hanner og er bare morsom е gе turer med. Du er garantert oppmerksomhet og alle smiler til deg!

Men den er selvfшlgelig stor. Og nе en slik hun kommer lшpende kjempeglad mot deg med logrende hale, sе er det jo noen som kan bli "skremt".

En annen ting er at den aldri bjeffer!

Jeg bor selv i et rekkehusomrеde. Hunden stеr ute i hagen i hundegеrden sin om dagen. Og i disse 3 еrene har ingen naboer noen gang hшrt at den har bjeffet. Selv ikke nеr katter eller skjжrer erter den.. ;-)

Amerikansk Akita anbefales virkelig som en flott familiehund.

Trond sier: Akita er en hunderase som ofte har vжrt innblandet i angrep og drap pе barn. De blir brukt/har blir brukt som kamphund.

Cathrin Louisa sier: Har hatt ei akita inu tispe, Sita som desverre dшde fra oss i еr 10 еr gammel, 23 feb. 2009. Hun gav oss mye fint i livet sitt og dette er definitivt en fantastisk hund. Hun var sin familie nжrmest, trofast og bestemt hund som visste hva hun ville. Typen egener seg godt for turfolk som bor pе landet, men kanskje ikke for fшrstegangs hunde eiere. Hun var lydig, kjжlen, glad og en riktig god vakthund. Fшlte seg aldrig utrygg med Sita i nжrheten. Hun beriket hverdagen pе mange mеter, og vi ser nе som hun er borte hva vi hadde som den gangen var en del av livet. Hun var alltid der for deg da du trengte henne. Vi vil definitivt anskaffe oss en ny akita inu (japansk type) igjen. Hvil i fred Sita, vi savner deg og alt det gode du har beriket livet vеrt med og lжrt oss.

Akita Inu HELT NYYYYDELIG *Sita* Vi vil aldrig glemme deg.

Klemmer Cathrin og Ingar

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Akita hund

Comparison

• Maintenance: The Akita will be easier to maintain . Its grooming needs are not as demanding and it fits well for owners who are not willing to spend time and money on upkeep.
• Shedding: Both the Akita and Shiba Inu shed frequently. Be prepared to vacuum often. Brushing will reduce shedding as well as make the coats softer and cleaner.
• Training: Both the Akita and Shiba Inu will be moderately easy to train and will be good for first-time owners or owners who like dogs willing to obey and listen well. However, these dogs can be stubborn at times.
• Adaptability: The Shiba Inu has better adaptability . It can better respond and alter itself to its environment.
• Exercise Needs: Both the Akita and Shiba Inu will require regular exercise. These dogs will need to be fairly active to maintain their fitness. Trips to the dog park are a great idea.
• For New Owners: The Shiba Inu is better suited for new owners .
• With Kids: Both the Akita and Shiba Inu are good with kids. They can grow up with them and become great family pets.

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Breed Info

Great Japanese Dog, Japanese Akita, and American Akita

Brushwood Dog, Japanese Small-Size Dog, Japanese Shiba Inu, Shiba Ken, and Shiba

The Akita is a giant purebred known for being aggressive, alert, courageous, friendly, independent, loyal, protective, and responsive. The most common colors for Akitas are . To keep it healthy, it will need to get exercise regularly. The Akita commonly participates in guarding and hunting.

The Shiba Inu is a medium purebred known for being affectionate, aggressive, alert, energetic, independent, lively, loyal, outgoing, and territorial. The most common colors for Shiba Inus are . To keep it healthy, it will need to get exercise regularly. Known to be multi-talented, the Shiba Inu participates in a wide variety of activities such as agility, guarding, hunting, and tracking.

Data sourced from the American Kennel Club.

• Dense
• Harsh and Rough
• Short
• Thick
• Water-Repellent

• Corded
• Fine
• Short
• Thick

• Constant
• Seasonal

• Non-Sporting

Size and Life Expectancy

Characteristics

• Aggressive
• Alert
• Courageous
• Friendly
• Independent
• Loyal
• Protective
• Responsive

• Affectionate
• Aggressive
• Alert
• Energetic
• Independent
• Lively
• Loyal
• Outgoing
• Territorial

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Teddy the 1-year-old Akita

There are two types of Akitas, the original Japanese Akita breed and now a separate designation for American standard Akitas. The weights and sizes are different and the American standard allows a black mask, whereas the original Japanese breed standard does not allow for a black mask. According to the FCI, in Japan and in many other countries around the world the American Akita is considered a separate breed from the Akita Inu (Japanese Akita). In the United States and Canada, both the American Akita and the Akita Inu are considered a single breed with differences in type rather than two separate breeds.

Other Names

• American Akita
• American Hakita

Pronunciation

AH-ki-ta (proper Japanese pronunciation, with the emphasis placed on the first syllable)

a-KEE-ta Inu (preferred pronunciation in the West)

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Description

American Akita AKC Standard

Massive but in balance with body; free of wrinkles when at ease. Skull flat between ears and broad; jaws broad and powerful with minimal dewlap. Head forms a blunt triangle when viewed from above. Fault—narrow or snipey head. Muzzle—broad and full. Distance from nose to stop is to distance from stop to occiput as 2 is to 3. Stop—well defined, but not too abrupt. A shallow furrow extends well up forehead. Nose—broad and black; black noses on white Akitas preferred, but a lighter colored nose with or without shading of black or gray tone is acceptable. Disqualification—partial or total lack of pigmentation on the nose surface. Ears—the ears of the Akita are characteristic of the breed; they are strongly erect and small in relation to rest of head. If ear is folded forward for measuring length, tip will touch upper eye rim. Ears are triangular, slightly rounded at tip, wide at base, set wide on head but not too low, and carried slightly forward over eyes in line with back of neck. Disqualification—drop or broken ears. Eyes—dark brown, small, deep-set and triangular in shape. Eye rims black and tight. Lips and Tongue—lips black and not pendulous; tongue pink. Teeth—strong with scissors bite preferred, but level bite acceptable.

Neck—thick and muscular; comparatively short, widening gradually toward shoulders. A pronounced crest blends in with base of skull. Body—longer than high, as to 10 is to 9 in males; 11 to 9 in females. Measurement from the point of the sternum to the point of buttocks. Chest wide and deep; reaching down to the elbow, the depth of the body at the elbow equals half the height of the dog at the withers. Ribs well sprung, brisket well developed. Level back with firmly-muscled loin and moderate tuck-up. Skin pliant but not loose. Serious faults—light bone, rangy body.

Tail—large and full, set high and carried over back or against flank in a three-quarter, full, or double curl, always dipping to or below level of back. On a three-quarter curl, tip drops well down flank. Root large and strong. Tail bone reaches hock when let down. Hair coarse, straight and full, with no appearance of a plume. Disqualification—sickle or uncurled tail.

Forequarters—shoulders strong and powerful with moderate layback. Forelegs heavy-boned and straight as viewed from front. Angle of pastern 15 degrees forward from vertical. Faults—elbows in or out, loose shoulders. Hindquarters—width, muscular development and bone comparable to forequarters. Upper thighs well developed. Stifle moderately bent and hocks well let down, turning neither in nor out. Dewclaws—on front legs generally not removed; dewclaws on hind legs generally removed. Feet—cat feet, well knuckled up with thick pads. Feet straight ahead.

Double-coated. Undercoat thick, soft, dense and shorter than outer coat. Outer coat straight, harsh and standing somewhat off body. Hair on head, legs and ears short. Length of hair at withers and rump approximately two inches, which is slightly longer than on rest of body, except tail, where coat is longest and most profuse. Fault—any indication of ruff or feathering.

Any color including white; brindle; or pinto. Colors are rich, brilliant and clear. Markings are well balanced, with or without mask or blaze. White Akitas have no mask. Pinto has a white background with large, evenly placed patches covering head and more than one-third of body. Undercoat may be a different color from outer coat.

Brisk and powerful with strides of moderate length. Back remains strong, firm and level. Rear legs move in line with front legs.

Note: While it does not make the written standard, longhaired Akitas are sometimes born in a litter if both parents carry a recessive long-coat gene. The trait is also called "Woolie" or "Silkie."

Temperament

The Akita is docile, intelligent, courageous and fearless. Careful and very affectionate with its family. Sometimes spontaneous, it needs a firm, confident, consistent pack leader. Without it, the dog will be very willful and may become very aggressive to other dogs and animals. It needs firm training as a puppy. The objective in training this dog is to achieve a pack leader status. It is a natural instinct for a dog to have an order in its pack. When we humans live with dogs, we become their pack. The entire pack cooperates under a single leader. Lines are clearly defined. You and all other humans MUST be higher up in the order than the dog. That is the only way your relationship can be a success. If the dog is allowed to believe he is the leader over the humans he may become very food-possessive as he tells the humans to wait their turn. He eats first. Considered a first-class guard dog in Japan, Japanese mothers would often leave their children in the family Akita's care. They are extremely loyal and thrive on firm leadership from their handlers. They should definitely be supervised with other household pets and children. Although the breed may tolerate and be good with children from his own family, if you do not teach this dog he is below all humans in the pack order he may not accept other children and if teased, Akitas may bite. Children must be taught to display leadership qualities and at the same time respect the dog. With the right type of owner, the proper amount of daily mental and physical exercise and firm training, they can make a fine pet. Obedience training requires patience, as these dogs tend to get bored quickly. The Akita needs to be with its family. It vocalizes with many interesting sounds, but it is not an excessive barker.

Height, Weight

Height: Males 26 - 28 inches (66 - 71 cm) Females 24 - 26 inches (61 - 66 cm)

Weight: Males 75 - 120 pounds (34 - 54 kg) Females 75 - 110 pounds (34 - 50 kg)

Health Problems

Prone to hip dysplasia, both hypothyroid and autoimmune thyroiditis, immune diseases like VKH and Pemphigus, skin problems like SA and eyes (PRA, Micro, entropion) patella and other problems with the knee.

Living Conditions

The Akita will do okay in an apartment if it is sufficiently exercised. It is moderately active indoors and will do best with a large yard.

The Akita needs moderate but regular exercise to stay in shape. It should be taken for long daily walks.

Life Expectancy

About 10-12 years

Litter Size

3 - 12 puppies, average 7 or 8

The coarse, stiff, short-haired coat needs significant grooming. Brush with a firm bristle brush, and bathe only when absolutely necessary as bathing removes the natural waterproofing of the coat. This breed sheds heavily twice a year.

The Akita Inu is native to the island of Honshu in the region of Akita in Japan, where it has remained unchanged for centuries. The Akita Inu is considered a national dog of Japan and is one of seven breeds designated as a Natural Monument. The breed has had many uses, such as police and military work, a guard dog (government and civilian), a fighting dog, a hunter of bear and deer and a sled dog. The Akita Inu is a versatile hunting dog, able to hunt in inclement weather. The Akita's soft mouth makes it possible for him to work as a waterfowl retrieval dog. The dog is considered sacred and a good luck charm in the country of Japan. Small statues of the Akita Inu are often given to new parents after babies are born as a gesture of good health and to sick people as a gesture of a speedy recovery. In 1937 the first Akita, who was named Kamikaze-go was brought to the United States by Helen Keller. The dog was a gift given to her during her trip to Akita Prefecture. Kamikaze-go died of canine distemper not long after she adopted him. In July of 1938 another Akita named Kenzan-go, who was the older brother of her first Akita, was given to her as an official gift from the Japanese government. After World War II many serviceman brought Akita Inu dogs to the USA.

There are two types of Akitas, the original Japanese Akita breed and now a separate designation for American standard Akitas. The weights and sizes are different and the American standard allows a black mask, whereas the original Japanese breed standard does not allow for a black mask. According to the FCI, in Japan and in many other countries around the world the American Akita is considered a separate breed from the Akita Inu (Japanese Akita). In the United States and Canada, both the American Akita and the Akita Inu are considered a single breed with differences in type rather than two separate breeds. The Japanese Akita is uncommon in most countries.

Group Northern, AKC Working Group

Recognition

• APRI = America's Pet Registry, Inc.
• ACA = Akita Club of America
• ACA = American Canine Association Inc.
• ACR = American Canine Registry
• AKC = American Kennel Club
• CKC = Canadian Kennel Club
• CKC = Continental Kennel Club
• DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
• NAPR = North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
• NKC = National Kennel Club

Chloe the playful Akita puppy at 6 weeks old

Teddy the 1-year-old Akita

Teddy the 1-year-old Akita

"Crystal is a baby American Akita Inu. She's like a little tiger, very cute and little. She is 50 days old in this picture. She's smart and loves my Alaskan Malamute named Winnie."

"This is a picture of my puppy Akita, Juno. In this photo she is 4 months old. Akitas are by far my favorite breed of dog. They are powerful, smart, beautiful, loving and loyal dogs. Since my fiancee and I rescued her from the SPCA, we have been applying all of Cesar's "ways" and it has been nothing but good. She is on a schedule. When we wake, it is straight outside, then breakfast, then love. It does help that she was a very calm dog when we first got her. Even though she is a puppy, she is doing great in our new apartment. I would say she is one of the happiest dogs I have been around."

Juno the Akita at 2 years old

Juno the Akita at 2 years old

Hercules, an adult Akita

Hercules, an adult Akita

Hercules, an adult Akita

Hercules, an adult Akita

Hercules, an adult Akita

Hercules, an adult Akita

Hercules, an adult Akita

Hercules, an adult Akita

"This is my sweet teddy bear Akita named EZ. He's a purebred long-coated Akita. He was definitely a mama's boy. But he very much loved my husband and two sons. He was calm and extremely friendly."

EZ the purebred long-coated Akita

"EZ and my German Shepherd were the stuffed animal bandits. EZ LOVED my youngest son’s stuffed teddy bears. He never chewed them up, but he and his partner in crime would sneak in there during the night and steal them and carry them to his doggie bed in the living room. Nearly every morning I'd see him curled up with 2 or 3 teddies. :)"

"Over the years he's had a pet cat, goat and two dogs. To see that pack play was quite a sight, if you can only imagine. The goat had no idea it wasn't a dog. And it thought EZ was its mother. The cat chased the dogs. Craziness. lol. "

EZ the purebred long-coated Akita as a young puppy

EZ the purebred long-coated Akita as a young puppy

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