American Akita
A massive, heavy-boned guardian of Japanese descent: loyal, quiet and protective, best with an experienced owner.
In 'n oogopslag
- Grootte
- Groot
- Skouerhoogte
- Reuns 66–71 cm · Tewe 61–66 cm
- Gewig
- Reuns 45–59 kg · Tewe 32–45 kg
- Lewensverwagting
- 10–13 jaar
- Oefening
- 60–90 min per dag
- Versorging
- 'n Paar keer per week
- Haarkleed
- Dubbele haarkleed, medium
- Kleure
- Meeste kleure
- Geteel vir
- Bewaking, Geselskap
- Land van oorsprong
- Verenigde State van Amerika
- FCI
- Groep 5, nr. 344 · 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 | 3/5 – Matig |
| 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 guardian breeds
- want a calm, devoted housemate
- can provide secure fencing and structure
Dink twee keer as jy …
- have other dogs or plan to add more
- want a dog that welcomes everyone
- can't manage a dog of 40-plus kilos
Versorging
Temperament
Loyal, courageous and protective, it is affectionate with family and wary of strangers. It is often intolerant of other dogs and has a strong will.
Oefening
An hour or so of daily walking on lead plus scent games or obedience work keeps it content. It is not a jogging partner in warm weather.
Versorging
The dense double coat needs brushing a few times a week and daily during the heavy seasonal moult.
Opleiding
Intelligent but independent, it responds to calm, consistent, reward-based training. Socialisation from puppyhood is not optional.
Gesondheid
Hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, autoimmune skin and eye conditions, PRA and bloat are known concerns 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 American Akita descends from Japanese Akitas brought to the United States around the mid-twentieth century, many of them heavier, mastiff-influenced dogs. American breeders kept that bigger, bear-headed type while Japan returned to a lighter, foxier one. The two were eventually split, and the FCI recognised the American Akita as a separate breed in 2000.
It is a big, strong and self-assured dog that is gentle and calm with its family but watchful and reserved with outsiders. Same-sex dog aggression is common. Life with one runs smoothly with secure fencing, early socialisation, steady leadership and an owner who plans ahead for visitors.
Het jy geweet?
The American Akita accepts almost any colour, including pinto and brindle with a black mask, while the Japanese Akita allows only a few colours.