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American Akita

Also known as Great Japanese Dog, Akita (AKC).

Related breedCavalier King Charles Spaniel1926 to 1945 · United Kingdom

American Akita at a glance

Origin
United States
Appeared
1945 to 1956 (well documented)
Family
Asian Spitz
Type
Spitz
Size
Giant
Life span
10 to 13 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC, KC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 344

The name. Named for the American line of the Akita developed from dogs brought home after WWII.

Same familyCzechoslovakian Wolfdog1955 to 1999 · Slovakia, Czech Republic

Family and relatives

Same eraGoldendoodle1969 to 1992 · United States

Place in time

The American Akita appears 1945 to 1956 (well documented), in the Modern Era, when 67 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the American Akita is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.