Akita
A large, dignified Japanese dog: deeply loyal, quiet and reserved, and usually not keen on other dogs.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Groot
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 64–70 cm · Tewe 58–64 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 35–50 kg · Tewe 30–40 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 10–13 jaar
- Oefening
- 60–90 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, medium
- Kleure
- Rooi, Reebruin, Gestreep, Wit
- Geteel vir
- Bewaking, Jag op reuk, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Japan
- FCI
- Groep 5, nr. 255 · Spitse en primitiewe tipes
Telers op Kuldo
Geen telers op Kuldo het nog hierdie ras nie.
Saamleef met die ras
| Liefdevol teenoor gesin | 4/5 – Hoog |
|---|---|
| Goed met kinders | 2/5 – Laag |
| Goed met ander honde | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Goed met katte | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Oop vir vreemdelinge | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Energie | 3/5 – Matig |
| Speelsheid | 2/5 – Laag |
| Het geestelike stimulasie nodig | 3/5 – Matig |
| Maklik om op te lei | 2/5 – Laag |
| Jagdrif | 4/5 – Hoog |
| Waaksaam en beskermend | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Blaf | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Verharing | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
| Versorgingsmoeite | 3/5 – Matig |
| Kwyl | 2/5 – Laag |
| Goed vir eerste keer eienaars | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Geskik vir woonstelwonery | 1/5 – Baie laag |
| Aanpasbaarheid | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer om alleen te wees | 3/5 – Matig |
| Hanteer hitte | 2/5 – Laag |
| Hanteer koue | 5/5 – Baie hoog |
Kuldo se eie riglyne volgens die ras se tipiese eienskappe. Elke hond is 'n individu, so praat met die teler.
Is dit die regte ras vir jou?
Ideaal as jy …
- have experience with large, independent dogs
- want a quiet, loyal companion
- live in a home without other dogs
Dink twee keer as jy …
- often have visiting dogs or busy social gatherings
- have young children and little dog experience
- live in a hot climate
Versorging
Temperament
Dignified, courageous and very loyal, the Akita is affectionate with its family and reserved with everyone else. It is independent and protective, and may not tolerate other dogs.
Oefening
Daily walks of about an hour on lead, plus mental work such as scent games or tracking, are usually enough. It enjoys cold-weather hikes.
Versorging
The thick double coat needs brushing a few times a week and daily during the twice-yearly moult, when it drops large amounts of undercoat.
Opleiding
Akitas learn quickly but are not eager to please; calm, consistent, reward-based training and lots of early socialisation are essential.
Gesondheid
Hip dysplasia, hypothyroidism, autoimmune conditions (including VKH-like syndrome and sebaceous adenitis) and some eye problems such as PRA are seen in the breed. Ask the breeder for hip, elbow, eye and thyroid results.
Gesondheidstoetse wat telers gewoonlik doen
- Heupe (HD)
- Elmboë (ED)
- Oogondersoek
- Skildklier
Vra die teler om jou die ouers se uitslae te wys.
Oor die ras
The Akita comes from the mountainous Akita prefecture of northern Japan, where its ancestors hunted large game and guarded homes. After near-collapse in the early twentieth century and again around the Second World War, Japanese fanciers restored the native type, and the breed was declared a natural monument in Japan.
An Akita is calm indoors, clean and usually quiet, but it is a serious dog. It is aloof with strangers, protective of its home and often intolerant of other dogs, especially of the same sex. It suits an experienced owner who can provide early socialisation, firm and fair guidance and supervision around visitors and children.
Het jy geweet?
Hachikō, the Akita who waited for his late owner at Shibuya Station in Tokyo for almost ten years, is honoured with a statue there.