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Workinglarge🌍 Japanversatile hunting dog and guardian of the home
Akitas
Loyal, bold, alert, independent
Popularity
630
Collective Akita entry covering the breed's lines; powerful guardian with unwavering loyalty.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
double-coated with thick soft dense undercoat and straight harsh outer coat
Colors
white, brindle, red fawn, pinto
Male height
26–28 in
Female height
24–26 in
Male weight
90–130 lb
Female weight
70–100 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
5
Prey drive
3
Barking
2
Household fit
Kid friendly
3
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
1
Good with other dogs
2
Good with strangers
2
Care & environment
Shedding
4
Grooming
3
Drooling
2
Coat length
2
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
2
Cold tolerance
4
