Akita Breeders

Large, powerful plus alert, the Akita is a working breed that originated inside Japan. Noble and courageous, the Akita today is popular in the show ring and also participates in performance and therapy work. The breed’s thick double coat can be any color including white, brindle or pinto. An Akita trademark could be the plush tail that curls over his back.

One of seven breeds designated as a national monument in its native Japan, the Akita has been used as a versatile hunting dog there for many years. There is even a religious meaning attached to the breed - when a child is born in Japan, the household will be given an Akita statue signifying vigor, happiness, and long life. The Akita first arrived in the United States when Helen Keller brought one over in 1937.