Having a right knowledge of a dog will help you to interact and train the dog properly. Akitas have been dogs that you will love to have as your home's pet. Because of its natural instincts and traits, it has been one of my favorites pet. Here are some of Akita Inu breed profiles.
The first birthplace of Akita Inu is the Japanese island of Honshu. According to history, the dog is used as a hunting and sturdy guard dog for animals like boar, bear. It is known for its good hunting. During the early days of the 19th century some hunters started breeding both Akita and Tosa together. This leads to a dog that are larger and more aggressive that its parent. Rabies outbreak diminished this breed and also during the World War 2, Akita's furs are used for uniform for Japanese soldiers.
Akita Inu is usually measure around 26 to 28 inches at the shoulder. They weigh from 70 to 120 pounds and have a lifespan of 10 to 20 years.
Lastly, one of the most interesting things about Akita is their temperament. The dog is loyal to its pack and because of this you need to consider an Akita as part of your family. Note that the Akitas are always aggressive especially when they are around others dogs. So you need to carefully counter these natural instincts by training the dog right from the early age.
An extensive training should be considered when choosing Akita because of all its natural instincts and traits. Do some research to get more knowledge on how to train the dog.