American Akita
Temperament
Alert, Responsive, Dignified, Courageous
[3]Background and role
Sharing early history with Japanese Akita, dogs taken to the United States after the war developed a distinct type. Separate development produced differences in head, build and coat range.
[1]Appearance
A heavy-boned large dog with a broad head, deep muzzle, relatively small eyes and forward-tilted upright ears, distinct from Japanese Akita.
[1]Coat and comparisons
Red, fawn, white, pinto and brindle occur with variable masks, differing from Japanese Akita urajiro requirements.
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