Yes, you read the title right. There are ‘types’ of Akitas and not just one set Akita breed. What does this mean? Well, there are actually two strains of Akita canines. One is the Japanese Akita and the other is the American Akita. The first Akita originated in Japan and was developed from dogs on the island of Honshu. Honshu is part of the Akita prefecture, which is where the breed’s name comes from. The Akita was seen in Japan as a symbol of health and well being. Small statues of Akitas were actually given as gifts instead of flowers during special occasions. The Akita dog itself was mostly reserved for the royal households in Japan. It wasn’t until 1936 that the Akita made an appearance in the U.S. when brought over by Helen Keller. The Akita was given as a gift to Helen while visiting Japan. Your trusted vet Cincinnati OH can give you more details on this unique canine.
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