Japanese Akita Inu similar breeds

japanese akita inu

Quick breed overview

The Japanese Akita Inu, which is smaller than the Akita, is considered to have descended from Japanese hunting dogs. It was previously regarded to be a variant of the Akita in the US, but it was acknowledged as a separate breed in the 1990s. Because the Japanese Akita Inu can be protective and wary, it must be properly socialized as a puppy.

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Japanese Akita Inu - More information

Breed groups

  • FCI section: 5.5 Asian Spitz and related breeds

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