AKITA PUPPIES FOR SALE

The most popular Akita in the world may be the loyal Hachiko, whose life was made into a Hollywood film. A bronze statue dedicated to Hachiko can be found in Shibuya train station. The Akita is a descendant of the Matagi dog. He is known to hunt during winter in northern Japan. Legend says that the birth of the breed was made possible by a wayward nobleman. The Akita dog used to be exclusively owned by the imperial family and their court. However, the times have changed, and the breed is accessible even to common folks as a loyal and protective family companion. Due to his admirable nature, he is lovingly described as ‘tender in heart and strong in strength’ by his native country. The Akita has even become a symbol of protection and a good luck charm in Japan. Parents with newborn children are given a small statue of the dog, which is a gesture of good health and long life. The statues are also given to sick people as a sign of wishing them a quick recovery. In 1931, the Japanese government proclaimed the Akita as one of Japan’s national treasures and national monuments. The Akita breed was first brought to the United States by writer and activist Helen Keller in 1937. An Akita puppy named Kamikaze-Go was given to her as a present and a gesture of respect. Sadly, he died at an early age because of canine distemper. World War II nearly eradicated the Akita breed as food became more and more scarce. The dogs were also used as food by starving people. Since the Akita was considered a non-military dog, many were killed through orders of the government to prevent the spread of disease.More Akita dogs were brought to the USA by servicemen after World War II. The American Akita was introduced in the UK in 1939 and was Kennel Club-registered since 1986. Throughout the early 20th century, the dogs were crossed with other breeds including the Tosa Inu, Great Dane, English Mastiff, and Saint Bernard. Breeders were aiming to give the Akita specific fighting dog features. The kinds we see today were developed in the United States. On 4th April 1973, the American Kennel Club approved the official breed standard. The Akita breed is referred to as the ‘great Japanese dog.’ The Kennel Club recognises two varieties of the breed. The first is the Japanese strain called the Japanese Akita, also known as Akita Inu and Akita Ken. The other one is the American strain called American Akita. Today, the Akita breed works as a military dog, personal protection dog, and therapy dog aside from being a dependable canine companion.