Akita: A Comprehensive Guide to Owning & Caring for Your Dog (A Kennel Club Book) - Hardcover
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Traces the history of the breed, describes breed standards, discusses an Aikita's care and grooming requirements, and includes information on training.
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As is so with many of the old wolf-spitz breeds, the origin of the Akita is a puzzle. Drawings and other artefacts dating back more than 3000 years document the existence of a wolf-spitz dog throughout Asia. This early domesticated dog evolved into the breeds that we now call the Chow Chow, Elkhound, husky (generic term) and, quite likely, the Akita. Actually, the Akita's remote ancestors became identifiable by about 500 BC, and we can trace the Akita-inu as a distinct type back through over 300 years of written records. The ancestors of the Akita may even have come to Japan before the European continent was separated by the Sea of Japan. Such ancient dogs were excellent bear hunters and served man in many ways. Dogs with big, double- or triple-layered, weather-resistant coats are usually referred to as Arctic-type dogs and have always had a history of working for their keep. The Akita might be said to fit into that category as well.
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