Japanese Akitas

The Akita is a dog from the Japanese province of Akita. They are known for their strong demeanor and loyalty. One famous dog waited at a train for his owner to return until the dogs death. Movies have been made about him. During World War II many ran into the mountains and bred with other breeds and wolves, thus this breed has changed its genetic code since then. There is an American Akita developed from the Japanese Akita. Some people mix up the two breeds, however they look and act differently.
Category:Dog breeds
Category:Akitas
Category:Japanese dogs