Akita Inu facts for kids

The Japanese akita

The Akita is a breed of dog from Japan. It is usually 60–70 cm high and weighs 35–50 kg. Female Akitas are 5 to 10 kg lighter. Their coat can be many colors. There are two coat types in the Akita, the standard coat length and the long coat.

Akitas originate from Akita Prefecture, in the north of Japan. The most famous Akita Hachiko was known for his unusual loyalty to his owner. To date, only the American Kennel Club, consider American and Japanese Akitas to be two varieties of the same breed. The United Kennel Club and the Japan Kennel Club consider Japanese and American Akitas as separate breeds.

Images for kids

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  Loyal Hachikō became legendary after waiting every day for his master to return at Shibuya Station in central Tokyo.

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  The Akita "Tachibana", one of the few Akitas to survive the war, is pictured here on a Japanese 1953-issue postage stamp.

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  Brindle Japanese Akitas

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  A female American Akita.

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  Long-coat Akita

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  Akita hiking in Shpella e Pëllumbasit, Tirana, Albania

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  Olympic figure-skating champion Alina Zagitova receiving a Japanese Akita in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Shinzō Abe

See also

In Spanish: Akita Inu para niños