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An American Akita is an intelligent and teachable dog. The dog is known to be extremely confident with a strong psyche. The breed requires a loving but extremely consistent upbringing, as you otherwise will risk the dog just going his own ways. The dog is also very vigilant and loving of his family. The breed also has a great need to be around the family most of the time, since it is a real family dog who loves its fellow human beings highly. It does not bark that often, which is definitely a plus when getting this breed. It is friendly and reliable to humans but can also display temperament in relation to dominance around other dogs as it will always try to be the topdog in a pack.
The American Akita is not known to be a hyperactive breed. If you plan on having the dog run freely in the garden, you must make sure to secure the area with fences, as the breed can both climb and dig, thereby creating the risk of escaping. The dog needs to be an integral part of the family and it is a dog that should preferably be the only dog ​​in the family. Most American Akitas have a strong hunting instinct and should not run free as they can be difficult to control due to their great hunting instinct. This large dog loves to play and can quite be silly. Above all else, they thrive on human contact and this is important to take into consideration if you intend to get an American Akita. The breed grows up to 71 cm, with a maximum weight of 59 kg. The breed can have different colors, and all colors are accepted - clear and pure, with or without black mask.
American Akita is a dog that requires an owner who is calm, who gives clear directions and knows how to challenge its intelligence given that the dog is very clever and intelligent. It is a physically strong dog, which requires both exercise and mental challenges in its everyday life in order to avoid making it restless and possibly causing troubles in the household.
American Akitas have what is called a double coat. The undercoat is thick, soft and dense and shorter than the outer layer of the coat, which is straight, coarse to stiff and stands out from the body. The American Akitas coat is similar to the one you know from the traditional Japanese Akita. The hair layer is short on the head, at the bottom of the legs and on the ears. The length of the hair is approximately 5 cm long except on the tail, where the coat is longest and most abundant.
An American Akita responds best to training with mutual respect and positive reinforcement techniques that depend on motivation without the use of force. A consistent and loving upbringing is a must for this breed. With a soft approach, you will definitely achieve the best result with the dog.
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