Breed:	Akita
Country of Origin:	Japan & China, 5000 B.C
AKC Group:	Working
Function:	Hunting and companionship
Life Span:	10-12 years
Appearance:	powerful, solid, well-proportioned and distinctive looking
Color:	Any color
Coat Type:	Double coated, thick, sheds
Grooming:	needs significant grooming
Height:	24-28 inches
Weight:	75-120 pounds
Activity Level:	High
Watch Dog:	Yes
Protection:	No
Intelligence:	High
Trainability:	Stubborn, difficult, responds to harsh methods
Good With Children:	Reasonable to children over 5 years
Good With Pets:	No, aggressive
Good With Strangers:	Reserved
Character:	Alert, loyal, brave, confident
Home Environment:	Fenced yard, daily attention and exercise
Best Owner:	Fit
Potential Problems:
Behavior:	Aggressive
Physical:	Vision problems, hip dysplasia, sensitive to anesthesia
Recommendations:	Obedience training, no jogging, nuter to prevent marking and aggression