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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.

American akita

Historically, they were used by matagi for guarding and the hunting of bears.

The Akita is a powerful, dominant, and loyal breed, commonly aloof with strangers, but affectionate and deeply loyal to its family. As a breed, Akitas are generally hardy.

The two separate varieties of Akita are a pure Japanese strain, called Akita Inu or Akita-ken, and a larger mixed strain, commonly referred to as the "American Akita".^[1] However, it is subject to debate as to whether the Akita strains are distinct, or if they constitute one breed.^[2][3][4]

Breed name

Debate exists among fanciers whether these are two separate breeds of Akitas.

As of 2020, the American Kennel Club^[5] now considers American and Japanese Akitas to be two separate breeds, no longer all

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