The American Akita, a dog with a lot of energy

If you want to share your life with a dog that is calm, intelligent, and also has a lot of energy, without a doubt we recommend the American Akita. This beautiful breed is wonderful: not only is it beautiful, but it is also the one with which you can most enjoy your trips to the countryside or the mountains.

Would you like to know more about him? If the answer is yes, you know, keep reading 😉.

Origin and history of the American Akita

The origins of this incredible furry are the same as those of the Akita Inu. Their ancestors were hunting dogs called "Matagi Akitas". From the seventeenth century they were used as fighting dogs.

However, during World War II they came across German shepherds, getting so little by little they became what they are today, but not in Japan, which is his true country of origin, but in the United States.

Physical characteristics

It is a large dog, with a height at the withers of 66 to 71 centimeters at the withers and a weight of 45-66kg in the case of the male, and 5cm less and 36 to 54kg in the case of the female. Its body is a little longer than tall, muscular, protected by a double layer, the interior being thick, dense and soft, and the exterior straight, which can be of any color. The head is broad and triangular, with small but well proportioned eyes. The legs are robust and the tail is curled over the back.

How old does an American Akita dog live?

The average life expectancy is 9 to 10 years, if you receive all the care you need.

Behavior and personality of the American Akita

This precious dog is a furry intelligent, obedient, energetic and somewhat stubborn. In addition, he is calm and has a stable character. Although he's a bit reserved, it's easy to befriend him, regardless of how old you are 😉. He enjoys learning new things and going out to exercise with his family, so you can start train him From very young.

Care

Food

The American Akita is a beautiful breed with a very high energy level. That's why it is very important to provide you with excellent quality food, so you can play and run all you want. There are many brands on the market, but it is advisable to bet on those that make grain-free feed, such as Applaws or Taste of the Wild.

If you have doubts, you can always check the label of the ingredients of various feeds, or choose to give it natural food or Yum Diet.

Hygiene

Getting the dog clean every day is a difficult goal to achieve, especially if you live in the country and / or have a garden where the animal can go out to stretch its legs and play. Even so, there are products that will be very useful, since they will remove a good part of the dirt: dry shampoos.

You spread it well all over the coat, massage it, let it act for a very short period of time (in the same container you will see it specified), and finally you brush it.

In addition, once a month it will be necessary to give him a good bath.

Exercise

Exercise should be part of the daily life of the American Akita. As a puppy you have to teach him the basic commands (sit, come, stay) using positive education techniques. Later you can think about joining a canine sports club, such as agility or disc dog.

"Salud"

In general it is a breed that enjoys good health. But this does not mean that you will never get sick. If you see that he does not want to eat, or that he is sad, you should take him to the vet to tell you what is happening to him, why, and how to treat him.

On the other hand, you should keep in mind that there are certain common diseases in the American Akita, such as retinal dysplasia and hip dysplasia.

What is the difference between American and Japanese Akita?

Both the American Akita and the Akita inu (or Japanese Akita) have common characteristics, but also notable differences. In fact, our protagonist is bigger and more muscular, weighing about 52kg; the Japanese Akita weighs about 45kg. Also, the head of the American Akita is wider and voluminous, with smaller eyes.

If we talk about colors, all colors and patterns are accepted in the American Akita, including the dark mask. In the pure Akita inu only white, reddish and sesame will be seen.

How much does an American Akita cost?

If you want a magnificent American Akita dog to accompany you on your walks or training, and if you are willing to give it a lot of love, you may be thinking of buying one, right? If you answered yes, tell you that the puppy bought in a professional kennel costs around $500.