The Akita, originally called the Akita Matagi (dog that hunts bears), was developed in the Akita Province of Japan on Honshu Island. It is a medium sized hunting dog that was long used for dog fighting and large game hunting. The breed had been on the decline but made a comeback when...
Akita, breed of working dog that originated in the mountains of northern Japan. In 1931 the Japanese government designated the breed as a “natural monument.” It was employed as a hunting and fighting dog and is now trained for police and guard work. Th
Since 1603, in the Akita region, Akita Matagis (medium-sized bearhunting dogs) were used as fighting dogs. From 1868, Akita Matagis were crossbred with Tosas and Mastiffs. Consequently, the size of Akitas increased, but characteristics associated with Spitz type were lost. In 1908 dog ...
He encouraged others in the Akita prefecture to breed a versatile hunting dog for a big game. Eventually, this created the Akita, known to hunt wild boar, deer, and even bear. For a long time, owning an Akita was restricted to imperial families. However, in recent times, everyday people...
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 ...
The Akita is a large, burly working/hunting dog that emerged at some point in the 17th century from the mountainous regions of northern Japan. Named after the Akita prefecture from which it originated, this breed was once kept exclusively by the imperial family and the court as a powerful hu...
The Akita is the largest of Japan’s native breeds. It is a member of the spitz family, originally used for bear hunting, but at one point in history it was crossed with Tosas and Mastiffs to increase its size and value as a fighting dog. When dog fighting was prohibited in 1908, ...
including wonderful bear-like heads, and exemplify the Akita breed standard. With careful breeding, we have uniquely created our current “MARIAH AKITA” bloodlines from many well-known and record-holding Akitas from the past. As a responsible and reputable breeder, we are continually attending heal...
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 ...
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