Akita Inu
The Akita Inu is a large Japanese breed: calm, dignified and deeply devoted to its family. It is reserved with strangers and can be dominant with other dogs, so it needs an experienced owner. Indoors it is usually quiet and clean.
Waga
30–45 kg
Wysokość w kłębie
61–67 cm
Długość życia
10–13 lat
Rozmiar
duża
Aktywność
moderate
Linienie
wysoka
Skłonność do szczekania
niska
Nadaje się do mieszkania
Can live in an apartment with enough walks: calm and quiet indoors, but takes up a lot of space and sheds heavily.
Pielęgnacja
1–1.5 hours of walks daily; thorough brushing 2–3 times a week, daily during the twice-yearly shed; early training and socialisation, as the breed is independent and reserved with strange dogs; do not overfeed or overwork a puppy before growth is complete
Zdrowie
Hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, autoimmune diseases (VKH-like syndrome, pemphigus), gastric torsion (bloat), progressive retinal atrophy, sebaceous adenitis
Sierść
Double: harsh outer coat with a dense, soft undercoat
Podróże
Check large-breed rules for lodging and transport in advance; avoid overheating in hot weather because of the thick coat; some hotels and carriers restrict certain breeds.
Rozmiar transportera
A large breed: needs a big hard crate; not eligible for in-cabin air travel, cargo hold only in an IATA-compliant crate.
Rozmiar szelek
Size L–XL, chest girth typically 70–90 cm; a strong harness with a rigid back panel
Smycz
A strong 1.5–2 m leash at least 2 cm wide; the dog is powerful, so keep it on leash in busy places and around other dogs.
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