What is Akita (dog)?
[[File:Akita inu.jpeg|thumb|right|The Japanese akita]] The '''Akita Inu''' is a breed of [[dog]] from [[Japan]]. It is usually {{convert|58|-|69|cm|in}} high and weighs {{convert|25|–|42|kg|lb}}. Female Akitas are {{convert|5|–|10|kg|abbr=off}} lighter. Their [[coat (dog)|coat]] can be many colors. There are two coat types in the Akita, the standard coat length and the long coat. Akitas originate from [[Akita Prefecture]], in the north of [[Japan]]. The most famous Akita [[Hachiko]] was known for his unusual [[loyalty]] to his owner. To date, only the [[American Kennel Club]], consider American and Japanese Akitas to be two varieties of the same breed. The [[United Kennel Club]] and the [[Japan Kennel Club]] consider Japanese and American Akitas as separate breeds. ==References== {{reflist}} {{biology-stub}} [[Category:Dog breeds originating in Japan]] [[Category:FCI breeds]]