White Akitas have no mask. Pinto has a white background with large, evenly placed patches covering head and more than one-third of body. Undercoat may be a different color from outer coat. Gait Brisk and powerful with strides of moderate length. Back remains strong, firm and level.
Rear legs move in line with front legs.
Temperament Alert and responsive, dignified and courageous. Aggressive toward other dogs. Disqualifications Butterfly nose or total lack of pigmentation on nose. Drop or broken ears. Noticeably undershot or overshot.