Akita Inu is a cute little dog from Japan. They live about 10-12 years. Males can reach 64-70 cm in height, weighing 40-45 kg. Females - 58-64 cm tall and weigh 32-45 kg., That is, they practically do not differ in weight from males. Experienced breeders know that when buying akita-inu in an apartment, it is necessary to take care that near the house there is a special area for dogs. These charming dogs do not represent their lives without good physical activity.
Character of Akita Inu
The breed of dogs Akita Inu is very calm. Their voice can be heard extremely rarely and only after the team. The great dignity of this breed lies in the fact that, being near to such a dog, you begin to feel protected, relaxed and completely calm. This dog has an amazing character, her pretty face has won the hearts of many animal lovers. Owners of Akita Inu talk about it as a good means of stress. Akita Inu is great for a large family, including one with children. Akita Inu is characteristically inclined to protect children. Parents often find it very difficult to find a dog that can be left alone with the child and be absolutely calm for the safety of the baby. Patience akita-inu can only be envied - believe me, your children will be able to play with such a dog as long as they wish.
By cleanliness, Akita Inu can only be compared with a cat. The dog watches for itself, and does it with all due care. It has no smell, so in the apartment where the Akita Inu resides, never smells of a dog. Agree - it is not very pleasant to visit an apartment, smelling of an unpleasant smell. Communicating with akita-inu, you can be calm and confident that the dog is clean.
Raising akita-inu, you need to consider that she has a developed hunting instinct and possesses a propensity to own property. In order to avoid the manifestation of aggression towards other brothers, our smaller ones, including dogs of the same sex, should be taught as early as possible, from an early age, to communicate with other animals.
Experienced cynologists have no problems in training Akita Inu. If you have never dealt with this breed before, you should take into account several points: remember the need to give intensive physical activity, otherwise the dog becomes difficult to control, begins to be lazy and bored. Akita Inu is the most intelligent dog, it is not easy to teach her, because the dog has an independent temper and great willpower. If the Akita Inu is trained, she will become your faithful defender, as well as a wonderful watchman.
Diseases
It should be noted that Akita Inu has good health. Although, like any creature, this dog can be exposed to various diseases. More often there are stomach diseases, accompanied by swelling and curl of the intestines. Possible dysplasia of the hip joint, pseudo-paralytic myasthenia gravis, and veterinarians can identify a blood disease called "von Willebrand's disease," somewhat similar to hemophilia. It is necessary to pay special attention to monitoring the state of the pupil's eyes: akita-inu can develop glaucoma, cataracts, entropy, and retinal atrophy is not excluded.
It is very unlikely that these diseases will meet you, but still you should remember that it is not necessary to engage in independent treatment of the dog. Any disease can give complications, and the best way to prevent them is to bring the dog to the veterinary clinic on time. The doctor will prescribe the necessary medication or surgical treatment and in the shortest possible time will lift your pet to his feet.
Dog Care
Wool. Akita Inu has a hair covering, which is very easy to take care of. It will be necessary to pay attention to dog hair about once a week. The wool of akita-inu is of medium length with a very soft undercoat. Wool does not require haircuts, combing, and also do not need to pluck dying hairs. The dog moults twice a year. Fortunately, this small inconvenience lasts only a few weeks. At this time, it is best to carefully care for the coat. Dogs living in a colder terrain melt more imperceptibly, so care will be much easier.
Wool has the property of thermal insulation, so as not to deprive the wool of this property, you should not often bathe your dog. With good care, Akita Inu will be with healthy hair and is really beautiful.
Exercise stress. Akita Inu for an ideal existence needs a little: a yard of large size, fenced with a fence. These dogs are very strong and powerful. They can move weights. If you have a child in the house - he will have something to do in the winter on the street: Akita Inu gladly rolls him on the sled. This physical load is simply necessary for the adult dog Akita Inu, and the child's entertainment will bring a lot of joy. However, dogs under a year and a half should not be given to pull the weights, the osteoarticular apparatus of the dog is still rather weak at this age.
Dog breeders did not make an unequivocally accurate opinion about the required amount of exercise for this dog breed. Perhaps, it is best to give the dog enough freedom for independent action. The dog knows for himself what exactly he needs in a particular period of time. The Akita Inu breed is an active, fun-loving animal. Acquisition of special toys for dogs will be useful: the dog will become more moving, playing, jumping and running.
You can keep the Akita Inu dogs in the apartment, but then you should take care of a good load during walks. A sufficient number of physical exercises will help the dog grow up calm and obedient.
Training. Akita Inu is a strong-willed breed of dogs, ideal for strong-willed owners with a strong character. Remember, if the owner of this breed is timid, it will live according to the rules that the dog will itself establish. From the very first meeting it is necessary for the dog and the owner to understand: who is the master and who will obey. Akita-inu should understand that it is you who are its master, and not someone else.
It is very important to support in the dog all the ways that you are his master. It is unacceptable therefore to take the dog with him to sleep in your bed - he will consider this as a sign of equality between you, and in the future problems are inevitable. It is not necessary to deprive oneself of communication with oneself, it is enough in such a situation to allow him to sleep next to him on the rug in the proper place. The dog must know his place and understand that everyone has his own.
Nevertheless, this breed of dogs very well yields to training, thanks to an extraordinary mind.
Do not forget, however, that each dog is an individuality, and it is not necessary for all dogs to give one general characteristic to the Akita Inu. This description of the breed is approximate. Each dog is unique!