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Akita (dog breed) The Akita (秋田, Akita, Japanese pronunciation: [akʲita]) is a Japanese dog breed of large size. Originating from the mountains of northern Japan, the Akita has a short double coat similar to that of many other northern spitz breeds. Historically, they were used by matagi for guarding and the hunting of bears.
5. Akita. Average Height: 24-28 inches Average Weight: 70-130 pounds Temperament: Loyal, Brave Shedding Factor: Seasonal Activity Level: High Life Expectancy: 10-13 years Say hello to one of the ...
The dog has a fairly thick coat with pointed ears and a curved tail. The body conformation is typically of the spitz-type: the square body, the wedge-shaped head, the prick triangular ears, and thick curled tail. The Shikoku Inu ranges 14–23 kg (31–51 lb) (male; approximately 20 inches tall; female; approximately 18.5 inches tall).
In 1967, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Akita Dog Preservation Society, the Akita Dog Museum was built to house information, documents and photos. There is a tradition in Japan, that when a child is born they receive a statue of an Akita. This statue symbolizes health, happiness, and a long life.
"In the San Diego Humane Society reports for the last 3 fiscal years, 9 to 18 Dangerous Dog hearings a year took place, with 78% to 90% of those hearings resulting in the declaration that the dog ...
Fatal dog attacks in the United States cause the deaths of thirty to fifty people each year. [1] According to the National Center for Health Statistics, there were 468 deaths in the United States from being bitten or struck by a dog between 2011 and 2021. [2] This is an average of 43 deaths annually, ranging from a low of 31 deaths in 2016 and ...
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A raggedly dressed man being bitten by a house guard dog. Etching by Thomas Lord Busby, ca. 1826. A guard dog or watchdog (not to be confused with an attack dog) is a dog used to watch for and guard people or property against unwanted or unexpected human or animal intruders. [ 1 ][ 2 ]