The alias of the Akita dog: Japanese Akita, a dog breed formed after the Chinese pastoral dog was introduced to the Japanese and bred according to standards. Originated in the 17th century, it is native to Japan and was cultivated by Japanese nobles who were exiled to Akita Prefecture, Honshu, Japan. When hunting big game such as bears in the local area, they always accompany their owners. Akita dogs are highly regarded in their native Japan.

1. First-time breeders, before purchasing, should find some introductory information about the dog and study it carefully to further understand the dog’s appearance and characteristics of each part of the body, understand the dog’s appearance and living habits, and make a good selection. Be aware when purchasing to avoid purchasing mistakes.

2. The Akita dog’s skull is larger and is an inverted triangle with a wide top and narrow bottom. If the head is too small or the face is square, it does not meet the appearance standards of this dog and should not be selected.

3. The Akita dog’s eyes are small, slightly triangular, and the eyes and eye rims are black. If the eyes are round, large, and light in color, they do not meet the appearance standards of this dog.

4. Akita Inu’s ears are upright triangular ears, with the ear tips pointing upward and the ear sockets facing forward. If the ears are too large or droopy and do not match the appearance of the dog, it should not be selected.

5. The Akita dog’s hair is double-layered, with the upper layer of hair slightly longer and thicker, and the lower layer of downy hair thicker and denser. The hair on the head, legs, and ears is shorter, the hair on the arms and shoulders is longer, and the hair on the tail is longer. The color of the hair generally shows white, tiger stripes or mottled markings.

6. A healthy Akita dog has a moist and black nose. The body muscles are strong and compact, the chest is broad and developed, and the limbs are strong and powerful.

7. The size of the Akita dog should not be too big or too small. When choosing an Akita dog, you can ask the seller for relevant health certificates and pedigree certificates. To determine whether the Akita dog is purebred and in good health.