Akita

The Akita is a dog breed of Japanese origin. The name "Akita" refers to the province where the dog originally comes from. The dog has a beautiful characteristic appearance and is known for its extreme loyalty. This dog is the national dog of Japan and plays an important role in Japanese culture. The dog appears in Japanese mythology. Dog figurines are also given as gifts. The dog figurines are a symbol of friendship and prosperity. In Japan the dog is also seen as a bringer of good luck.

The Akita is actually known for two things. First, its unlikely beauty. Second, its extreme loyalty. Originally bred as a hunting dog, the dog has become a favorite family dog. However, the dog is fond of his rest. He does not like crowds at all. So you definitely do not need to take him to a busy place. Also a meeting where many people want to admire and pet the dog will not make him very happy.

The history of the dog goes back very far. There are images from over 5,000 years old where the dog is already depicted. The Akita is therefore considered one of the oldest dog breeds in the world and at least one of the oldest dog breeds in Asia. The dog was initially used for hunting. Later, he also had to fight. Dog fights were fortunately banned relatively early in Japan. Now he is actually only kept as a family dog.

The dog is quite a serious animal. He is really not going to lend himself to pointless tricks. The dog actually only performs tasks that are useful. During the education it is important to stimulate the animal in a positive way. The Akita is intelligent. Repeating a task over and over again will quickly bore him. It is therefore important that the dog can also entertain itself during training.