General Appearance: Large and powerful dog, strongly built, well proportioned and with much substance; the characteristics of the sex are strongly marked. It has great nobility and dignity even if modest. The ratio of height at the withers to length of body (from the point of the shoulders to the point of the buttocks) is 10:11, but the body is slightly longer in females than in males. The temperament is composed, faithful, docile, and receptive. BREED TRAITS & CHARACTERISTICS FCI standard 255 Breed group 5 - DOGS TYPE SPITZ AND PRIMITIVE TYPE Breed section ASIAN SPITZ AND RELATED BREEDS Origin Japan Size From big to giant Longevity 10-14 years Average litter size 3-12 puppies Temperament Alert, courageous, dignified, docile, friendly, intelligent, responsive. Height Male: 66-71 cm / 26-28 inches Female: 61-66 cm / 24-26 inches Weight Male: 34-54 Kg / 100-130 pounds Female: 34-50 Kg / 70-100 pounds Colors Black, Red Fawn, White Adaptability - Adaptability to apartment living The Akita Inu will do well in an apartment if it has the chance of getting sufficient exercise. It is moderately active indoors and will do best with a large yard. Tendency to bark Rare Relationship with Children Good with children: This is a child-friendly breed and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate. Relationship with cats - Relationship with Dogs - Exercise needs The Akita Inu needs moderate but regular exercise to stay fit. It should be taken for long daily walks. Trainability Moderately Easy Training: A confident and consistent approach is required to train an Akita. Repetitive exercises or excessively hard workouts hinder the process. Akitas are easily housetrained. They need to be socialized when young if they are to live with other pets. Grooming Low Maintenance: American Akitas are low-maintenance dogs. Grooming should be an easy process. They are quite heavy shedders and can get heavier than normal two or three times a year, when daily brushing can solve the problem. This breed needs bathing every few months, although it can be more frequent, depending on each owner's needs. Their toenails should be trimmed every month and their ears should be cleaned once a week. Intelligence - Playfulness - Health Hypoallergenic: NO PRODUCTS MAINTENANCE • CAVIAR GREEN SHAMPOO: it gently cleanses and revives every type of hair. Caulerpa Lentillifera extract helps revitalize the animal's coat thanks to its beneficial properties. ml 300 – 1.000 – 3.000 + ATAMI OZONIZED OLIVE OIL: it performs a powerful disinfectant and anti-radical action, nourishing the hair. It protects against UVA, UVB, IR rays. Warning: the shampoo will become opaque and will not lather, cleaning as well as performing a mild antibacterial action. 300 ml • CAVIAR GREEN CONDITIONER: conditioning cream rich in Caulerpa Lentillifera extract and Vitamin F, which softens and hydrates the coat, making hair strong and vital. ml 300 – 1.000 – 3.000 + pH BALANCE: cream balm particularly suitable for dogs and cats with damaged coats and very sensitive skin. ml 500 – 1.000 – 3.000 + PEK CONDITIONER: its formula untangles severely knotted hair, adding elasticity and softness and restoring the hydrolipidic balance of both skin and coat. ml 250 – 1.000 – 5.000 SHEDDING SEASON TREATMENT • (pre-mask) PROTECTIVE SHIELD SHAMPOO: it acts as a protective shield on the animal's coat. The eucalyptus and mint extracts have a natural repellent action against parasites, providing a fresh, pleasant and balanced aroma. ml 300 – 1.000 – 5.000 + PROTECTIVE CONDITIONER: it is a conditioning balm formulated with menthol and eucalyptus extract. The chamomile and mallow extracts provide a soothing and detangling effect. ml 300 -1.000 + pH BALANCE: (see above). • MINERAL H SHAMPOO: anti-hair loss adjuvant with placenta extract, for dogs and cats. This shampoo is indicated for dogs with hair loss, dandruff and dull coat. ml 250 – 3.000 • DERMA PLUS CONDITIONER: this is a highly concentrated conditioner that, when applied regularly, nourishes in depth the dermis and the hair. ml 300 – 3.000 + THE BEST CASSIOPEIA CONDITIONER: with acacia extract, it is a specific conditioner for short-haired dogs and cats. It gives nourishment and compactness to the coat, preserving its color and natural beauty. ml 500 - 2.450 + PEK CONDITIONER: (see above). + K101- AVOCADO OIL KNOT REMOVER: it removes dullness from dry coats, improving hydration and easy combing, thus preventing knots from forming. Significantly reduces time necessary to untangle severely matted hair. 500 ml + 12 drops of REINFORCE GOLDEN / COPPER / BLUE: a special coloring solution that makes the natural hair color more vivid. 30 ml