American Akita

Americká akita

American Akita – front view — Photo: Alden Chadwick, CC BY 2.0, source

American Akita – puppy — Photo: Michele Alessandro Lagala, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	5. Spitz and primitive types
Country of origin	Japan
Category	Large

Recognition features

Large, powerful dog with broad wedge-shaped head and small erect ears
Large well-furred tail carried over the back in one or two curls
Any colour including pinto and brindle; solid white dogs have no mask

Purpose

Large companion dog developed in the USA from Japanese Akitas; powerful and dignified.

Coat

Double coat: thick, soft, dense undercoat and straight, harsh/stiff outer coat; any colour including pinto and brindle.

Similar breeds

Akita · Compare
Shiba Inu · Compare
Alaskan Malamute · Compare
Chow Chow · Compare

Learn to recognise this breed and many more

In the Dogtice quiz you practise breeds on photos and see the differences between look-alike breeds.

Try the demo quizComing soon to Google Play

The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard. Report a photo or rights.