[DOC] [TLE] The origins of dog breed names | OxfordWords blog [PAR] Mar 20, 2015 ... As their breed names often attest, dogs are a truly international bunch. ... names 
offer a fascinating look into how we relate to man's best friend. ... This Japanese 
breed is named for the prefecture in the north-west of Honshu, where they ... a 
guard dog, the Rottweiler comes from the German town of Rottweil... [DOC] [TLE] Akita Inu (Akita-ken). History, origin and breed description [PAR] The Japanese Akita belongs to the "spitz" group of dog breeds (cfr. northern dog 
breeds). It is an intelligent and ... The Akita is named after its native country, the 
Akita prefecture, the northernmost area on the island Honshu (Japan). The name 
Akita ... But they are more cerebral than other guard-dog type breeds. Rather 
than... [DOC] [TLE] DOG BREEDS IN JAPAN: AKITA, TOSA, SHIBA AND KAI KEN ... [PAR] Good Websites and Sources: Japanese Dog Breeds ... Akitas are named after a 
region on Honshu in northen Japan. The are famous for ... The Akita traces its 
origins back to some Spitz dogs that found their way into the mountains of 
northern Honshu. The were .... The breed gets its name from Tosa, an island off of 
Shikoku. [DOC] [TLE] Attention Akita Owners, lets do a breed FAQ - Google Groups [PAR] Feb 8, 1994 ... Obedience training is very important to keep this breed in check. ... as well as a 
nanny for children, the Akita is a supurb watchdog and companion. It is named for 
its homeland - Akita, a town on the northern Honshu Island in Japan. .... best food 
and feeding frequency in the future, both for while the dog [DOC] [TLE] Jorge Martinez by jorge martinez on Prezi [PAR] Nov 13, 2014 ... Some of the Boxer's talents are watchdog, guarding, police work, military ... 
Breeders are breeding two types of Boxers, the German Boxer and the American 
Boxer. ... the dark brindle dogs so good for night camouflage gave way in 
popularity to ... It was bred in the German town of Rottweiler in Wurttemberg. [DOC] [TLE] Japanese Akita Inu Dog Breed Information and Pictures [PAR] There are two types of Akitas, the original Japanese Akita breed and now a ... 
Although the breed may tolerate and be good with children from his own family, if 
you ... The Akita Inu is native to the island of Honshu in the region of Akita in 
Japan, ... The breed has had many uses, such as police and military work, a 
guard dog... [DOC] [TLE] Afghan Hound |m 90 sighthound, Southern (sighthound ... [PAR] Despite its glamorous reputation, the Afghan hound is a hunter at heart, bred to ... 
It makes a good house dog as long as it gets daily mental and physical exercise. 
... 3 3 assets/dogs/1860b.jpg Akita |l|xl 44 spitz, Northern (hunting) Japan 1600s 
... Prefecture of the island of Honshu, a rugged area with intensely cold winters. [DOC] [TLE] dogs | My Hideaway [PAR] Native Japanese dogs or for that matter Japanese dog breed are probably some 
of ... a northern province on the island of Honshu from which the breed takes its ... 
on July 1931, the Akita dog was so named for the first time as a Japanese dog. 
.... home town each year, and this year event was entitled Fireworks for Mari. [DOC] [TLE] Dog Breeds - K9 TRAINING SERVICES - K9 BEHAVIOURAL ... [PAR] The Akita was also known as the Odate dog  named after the rugged 
mountainous area of Odate in the prefecture of Akita, on the island of Honshu. ... 
portrayed on the cave walls in the northern province of Balkh, which is why the 
Afghan has .... They combine the valuable qualities of the best guard dog for 
property with the... [DOC] [TLE] Domestic Breeds with Known or Suspected Wild Ancestry - TOPICS ON ... [PAR] Jun 1, 2016 ... After initially breeding working line German Shepherd Dogs with .... crossing a 
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Question: An excellent watchdog, this breed is named for a town on northern Honshu island
Answer: Akita