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	Dog and Kennel Magazine Akita Breed Profile
		The Akita Inu (the latter is the Japanese word for "dog") was named after the rugged, mountainous Akita province on the northern end of Japan's Honsu island, where the first dogs of this type were developed in the 17th century.
		Because Akitas were often kept as pets by Japanese emperors and other members of the ruling nobility, the breed was once known as "the royal dog." The Akita's size and courage made it a formidable hunter, whose quarry included the fierce boar, huge elk and savage Yezo bear of Akita province.
		Akitas can lead happy, healthy lives for as long as 12 to 15 years, but like all pedigreed dogs, the breed is subject to its share of genetic diseases and other problems.
	www.petpublishing.com /dogken/breeds/akita.shtml (1934 words)

	Breed Info
		Akitas are typically very gentle with children, and it is said that Japanese mothers often left their children with only the Akitas to watch over and protect them.
		Akitas not raised with children are not always tolerant of small children and the Akita should never be left alone with a child until you are certain you have a dog who adores all children.
		Akitas 7 years and older should be fed one of the commercial LITE foods to lessen the onset of kidney disease which is a problem in older Akitas.
	www.akitaclub.org /info/breedinfo.html (3738 words)

	Midwest Akita Rescue Society - Breed Profile
		In 1927, the Akita Inu Hozankai Society of Japan was established to preserve the purity of the breed.
		The Akita was known as matagiinu (esteemed hunting dog) by the hunters of the northern Prefecture of Akita, who used pairs of dogs (a male and a female) to hunt deer, bear and wild boar.
		Akitas will adjust to any climate and don't require as much exercise as other large breeds; however, a large, fenced yard should be considered a necessity.
	www.akitas.org /brdprof.html (1326 words)

	Akita Inu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Akita or Akita Ken is a breed of large dog originating in Japan, named for Akita Prefecture, where it is thought to have originated.
		Akitas are a large breed, not a giant breed.
		In the Edo Period, Dewa Province (present-day Akita prefecture) was ruled by the Satake clan.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Akita_Inu (1716 words)

	Akita Inu: Dog Breeds, Info and Pictures
		The Akita Inu is a true Japanese breed and is revered among the Japanese culture.
		The society concentratede on the dogs’ native to the Japanese culture, and focused on the Akita Inu; considered to be the first true dog of this culture.
		The Akita will automatically assume he is the more dominant in a situation with another dog, however good socialisation with other dogs is extremely important during puppy hood and adolescence (9mo to 18mo) and this will ensure you have a well-balanced Akita.
	www.caninecrib.com /dog/breeds/akita (677 words)

	Akita Pictures, Photos, Information and Free eCards
		The Akita, also known as the Akita Inu or Akita-ken, is a large Japanese dog breed.
		In Japan, the Akita is usually referred to as Akita-ken. 'Ken' means 'dog' is Japanese as does 'inu.' Male Akitas usually stand 24 to 28 inches tall and weight approximately 120 pounds.
		After the war, the popularity of Akitas exploded as they were generally liked by the occupying forces in Japan because they were by far the largest Japanese breed.
	www.dogbreedz.com /breeds/akita.cfm (1052 words)

	Akita Inu at Kaynine Online
		The Akita was known as the Odate dog; named after the rugged mountainous area of Odate in the prefecture of Akita, on the island of Honshu.
		The Akita is the largest of the eight dogs regarded as being indigenous to Japan and throughout its turbulent past the Akita Inu has been used to hunt ducks, birds, small fur bearing animals, deer, elk, antelope, monkeys, boar or bear (including the 8001b Yezo bear).
		The Akita is an irresistible attention getter and personified all the enigmatic character of the Orient.
	www.kaynineonline.com /breed_akita.htm (893 words)

	Tosa inu history and breed information
		At first, the Akita breed was stronger than the Tosa, but gradually, the situation reversed because of cross-breeding of the Tosa breed with European breeds.
		Without doubt, the Tosa Inu is one of the most fascinating but at the same time least well understood dog breeds, much like the culture they originate from.
		The native country of the Tosa Inu breed is Shikoku, the smallest of the four Japanese islands.
	www.bulldoginformation.com /Tosa-inu.html (947 words)

	Akita Inu
		Akita Inu (秋田犬) is a breed of huge Japanese dog.
		Although the AKC has put the Akita in the Working Group, historically, the Akita was used as a hound to run large game in the mountainous areas of Japan.
		Akitas are known to be very quiet dogs, only barking when there is something to bark about.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ak/Akita_Inu.html (210 words)

	Akita Ring
		Taro, an Akita in Japan now at the Rainbow Bridge, is proud of his longevity and invites all friends in the world to his "Aged dog's Directory".
		Akita Rescue Mid-Atlantic Coast, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides a wide variety of Akita needs in the greater Washington DC metropolitan area including support to Akita owners, education to those that wish to own an Akita, but most importantly, ARMAC provides rescue and placement services to those unfortunate Akitas that become displaced.
		Kodo Akitas (New Zealand) was established in Akitas in 1988.
	s.webring.com /hub?ring=akita (451 words)

	< Frerose Kennels > Home of Championship Winning Shiba Inu's and Akita Dogs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Shiba Inu is the smallest of the six related Nippon Inu (Japanese Dogs) of which the Akita is the most popular in the United States.
		Like most dogs, an Akita who is raised with a cat, a chick cow, or Any other pet as a companion will grow up with a regard for the pet, Just as he has a fond regard for the family.
		The Akita was developed as a hunting dog in Akita Prefecture, in northernmost province of the island of Honshu, Japan.
	www.frerosekennels.com (1311 words)

	Akita Inu \| Matagiinu \| Japanese Akita
		The Akita or Akita Inu is the largest breed of Japanese dog.
		Akita Inu dogs can be aggressive towards other dogs and are known to be involved in more dog fights than most other breeds.
		The Akita was used in Japan as a guard dog and to hunt bear, deer, and wild boar in the mountains of northern Japan.
	www.dogbreedcenter.com /akita.htm (441 words)

	Akita Information, Akitas
		The Akita is slightly longer than he is tall with a broad, deep chest and level back.
		The Akita is native to the island of Honshu in the region of Akita in Japan, where it has remained unchanged for centuries.
		In Japan, small statues of the Akita are often sent to ill people to express a wish for their speedy recovery, and to parents of newborn children to symbolize health.
	www.dogbreedinfo.com /akita.htm (661 words)

	Akita Inus
		Although the first Akita to come to the United States was the puppy given to Helen Keller on her visit to Japan in 1937, breeding stock did not arrive until Akitas were brought here in some numbers after WWII by servicemen stationed in Japan.
		Akitas that are neutered, live indoors, or live in a temperate climate (without much seasonal change) tend to shed smaller amounts year-round and don't go through such dramatic loss of coat.
		Akitas, as a rule, do not do well on a food high in soybeans, which is the primary source of protein in most commercial, supermarket dog foods.
	www.k9web.com /dog-faqs/breeds/akitas.html (3104 words)

	Akitas: What's Good About 'Em? What's Bad About 'Em?
		Akitas can be so aggressive with other dogs of the same sex that two males or two females should never be left alone together.
		In the mountains of Akita Prefecture in Japan, he was used for bear hunting, guarding, and occasionally for dogfighting.
		To keep your Akita in, and to keep other animals and children out, fences should be high, with wire sunk into the ground along the fence line to thwart digging.
	www.yourpurebredpuppy.com /reviews/akitas.html (836 words)

	Akita Breeders and Trainers KevCin Kennel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Akita's love to splash around in their kiddy pools, however you will rarely see them jump in and swim.
		The Akita is one of seven breeds designated as a national monument in his native country of Japan.
		The Akita is loyal to family and friends and is unusually tolerant and patient with children, but is reserved and aloof with strangers.
	www.akitabreeders.net (633 words)

	Media-Akita (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		(In Japanese, the word for dog is "inu.") In general, Japanese dogs are believed to have special characteristics associated with the concepts of spirit, obedience, loyalty and bravery.
		The ancestors of the Akita breed are said to have come to Japan before Japan and the European continent were separated by the Sea of Japan.
		Akitas were needed as guard dogs during that confused time.
	www.media-akita.or.jp /akita-inu/akitas-introdE.html (450 words)

	Akita - Canada's Guide to Dogs
		The American Akita tends to be larger and stockier than the Japanese Akita; any coat colour is acceptable including white, brindle or pinto; markings are well balanced and he may or may not have a mask or blaze (except for the white Akita who has no mask).
		In the United Kingdom, the breeds are known as the "Japanese Akita Inu" and the "Akita".
		Akitas, as with other breeds, are susceptible to some health problems, some of a genetic nature, others viral.
	www.canadasguidetodogs.com /akita.htm (1441 words)

	Akita Inu, Ken, akita inu, Frey, dog, puppies
		The Akita Inu is the Japanese national dog.
		During the Tokugawa and Taisho epochs (1603-1925) the Akita was thought to be the companion of the Samurai.
		The Akita is an extremely intelligent breed, demonstrating nobility and dignity.
	www.akita-frey.ch /breed.htm (1135 words)

	Akita Info - History of the Akita
		Other discoveries from the Akita region dating back to 8,000 B.C. to about 200 B.C. suggest the people were hunters gatherers and fisherman and that the dogs of that era known as the "Matagi-Inu" were in fact (as the name translates) "hunting dogs".
		The long coated Akita of today is believed to be a direct descendant from this breed of dog.
		Unfortunately, the Akita was also cross bred with the fearless fighting dog known as the Japanese Tosa to produce a dog with a superior fighting ability.
	www.akitalove.com /history.html (827 words)

	Akita Inu (Akita-ken). History, origin and breed description
		The Akita is named after its native country, the Akita prefecture, the northernmost area on the island Honshu (Japan).
		The name Akita Inu, as they are called in Japan (Inu meaning dog), was not used until September 1931, when the Akita was designated a natural monument.
		The Akita can appear aggressive as they may consider smaller animals to be game and will defend its territory against all intruders, human or otherwise.
	www.bulldoginformation.com /Akita-inu.html (549 words)

	Akita : Dog Breeds - Dog.com
		Named for a town on the northern Japanese island of Honshu, the Akita was a sporting dog of the noble houses.
		Good examples of the Akita were jealously guarded and it was not until after World War II that any appreciable number left their homeland.
		The Akita was officially declared a national treasure in Japan in 1931.
	www.dog.com /breed/Akita.asp (348 words)

	Hank's Website
		Akita dogs have become a passion of mine and I absolutely love the breed.
		She, along with other members of the Lone Star Akita Club, give of their time and tolerate my qustions as a pet owner.
		This site is dedicated to Hank's memory and was built to try to assist in collecting information on Akitas and dogs in general, and is targeted at the pet owner or those who aren't born understanding dogs.
	www.jbakitas.com (381 words)

	Akita, Akitas, Akita Puppy, Akita Puppies, Akita Inu, Akita Dog, American Akitas, American Akitas, Greater Japanese ...
		IF the breeder can not provide these items to you, than the Akita isn't worth as much (my opinion $300 or less) because you are taking a greater risk that the puppy might develop one of these health problems.
		Breeders can't eliminate these health problems in the Akita, but a conscientious breeder will try to reduce the risk of producing health diseases by testing the parents and only breeding the Akitas that are proven to be healthy, have a good temperament and be excellent representatives of the breed.
		NO breeder can guarantee that the Akita that you acquire will not develop an inheritable disease; however, maybe it will be possible in the future through genetic testing.
	www.moonlightakitas.com (542 words)

	Two Akita Breeds
		The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom (U.K) at a meeting on November 23, 2005 approved the recognition of the Japanese Akita Inu as a separate breed of dog, separate from the Akita breed of dog.
		The Akita Clubs in the U.K. are the Japanese Akita Association, the Japanese Akita Club of Scotland, the Japanese Akita Club of Wales, the Japanese Akita-Inu Club UK (proposed) and the Japanese Akita Club of Great Britain (proposed).
		I am not surprised of this decision since I recently gave a seminar on the “Introduction to the Japanese Akita” in the United Kingdom, and was thrilled at the response from the attendees.
	www.akita-inu.com /two_akita_breeds.htm (985 words)

	How to Care for an Akita Inu - eHow.com
		Akitas are very possessive of their dog chow.
		If children are in the home before the Akita moves in, she will accept them as part of the pack.
		Akitas are very possessive and should be carefully monitored with children.
	www.ehow.com /how_9974_care-akita-inu.html (796 words)

	How to Select an Akita Inu - eHow.com
		Helen Keller was so charmed by this breed that she introduced the first Akita to the United States.
		Keep in mind that Akitas will accept children if the children are there first, but may need time to adjust to new children in the home.
		STEP 4: Expect your Akita to grow to 24 to 28 inches at the shoulder when full-grown (females are about an inch shorter than males) and weigh between 70 and 120 lbs.
	www.ehow.com /how_8331_select-akita-inu.html (779 words)

	Akita Central: General Akita Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
		Because of the Akita's natural tendency toward animal-aggression and their highly-developed prey drive, it is especially important to choose the right Akita breeder.
		Akita puppies must be extremely well-socialized with people, children, and other animals so they will not develop into untrusting, untrustworthy dogs who may acquire a streak of viciousness.
		Akitas are frequently only accepting of children and pets when they have been raised with them from puppies.
	www.akitacentral.net /breedinfo (485 words)

	Akita puppies for sale breeders Akitas
		Akitas are the largest of the Japanese Spitz-type breeds and have webbed feet and are very strong swimmers.
		Akitas date back over three hundred years and take their name from the prefecture of Akita in northern Japan.
		Developed in 1630 by a Samurai the Akita was produced to be an excellent fighter and guardian.
	www.puppydogweb.com /caninebreeds/akitas.htm (237 words)

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