Life expectancy

11 years

Age adult

32 months

Height (Shoulder height)

65 cm

Weight

40 kg

Coat texture

medium length / undercoat / stiff/rigid / dense / straight

Coat color

red&falb, sesame, brindle, white

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / ear diseases / thyroid diseases (mostly hypothyreosis) / allergies / congenital vestibular syndrome / joint disease / Sebaceous adenitis

Food expenses per month in €

about € 82

Suitable for children

Rather not

Needs a garden

Rather not

Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment

Rather yes

First dog suitable

Rather not

Allergy friendly

Rather not

Athletic

Attention

Care and grooming

Eager to learn

Exercise

Nature

headstrong / alert / calm / stubborn / loyal / stubborn / confident / mistrustful of strangers

Bred for

watchdog

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / ear diseases / thyroid diseases (mostly hypothyreosis) / allergies / congenital vestibular syndrome / joint disease / Sebaceous adenitis

Dog type according to FCI

spitz and primitive types

FCI description

Many dogs of this group were kept as guard, hat, hunt, or sled dogs. They are considered to be very strong-willed and often less affectionate than other breeds. Many have a pronounced territorial consciousness and get along with same-sex conspecifics less well. They are often not easy to educate and only participate in things they consider useful.

So if you want a cuddly family dog that does every trick, you wont be happy here. Generally many of these dogs, like Chow Chow, Aktita and Co. are rather one-man dogs, i.e. related to one person and do not bind themselves to the whole family. Spitze in particular tend very much to loud utterances.

Short description

The Akita Inu originates from Japan and belongs to the group of Spitz. He has a distinct hunting instinct and is very territoral. Therefore, he needs an experienced owner and is not suitable for beginners. He needs goodsocialization in order to get used to other animals or humans or he will react dissmissive. He needs a patient trainer, as he is very stubborn. Usually, he is very attached to only one person, therefore, he is not suitable for families.