American Akita
Akita, Amerikanakita, Akita Américain, Akita Américano, Amerikanischer Akita
The American Akita was developed in the United States after World War II by breeding traditional Japanese Akitas with larger Western dogs to create a bigger, more robust companion and guard dog. American Akitas are valued for their loyalty, protective instincts, and imposing presence.
FCI Group
Spitz and Primitive Types
AKC Group
Working
TKC Group
Utility
Country of Origin
JP
Developing country: US
Health Testing Requirements by Country
Autoimmune and Allergies
Dental Issues and Teeth
Ataxia, Locomotor, and Epilepsy
Eye Conditions and Blindness
Skeletal and Muscular
Skin, Hair, and Nails
Endocrine and Pancreas
Reproductive
Gastrointestinal, Digestive, and Metabolic
Other Genetic Testing
Temperament
Ear, Deafness
Test Relevances
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Degenerative Myelopathy
No Evidence
Hair, Long
No Evidence
Coat Colour Dilution, dilution, MLPH-related
No Evidence
Hair, Long
No Evidence
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