![]() First, while American Akitas are acceptable in all colors, Japanese Akitas are only permitted to be red, fawn, sesame, white, or brindle. Both types derive from a common ancestry, but marked differences can be observed between the two. The Japanese Akita and American Akita began to diverge in type through the middle and later part of the 20th century with the Japanese Akita fanciers focusing on restoring the breed as a work of Japanese art and American Akita fanciers selecting for the larger, heavier-boned dogs that emerged from the post-war times. US servicemen fell in love with the Akita and imported many of them into the US upon and after their return. ![]() ![]() Akita fanciers in Japan began gathering and exhibiting the remaining Akitas and producing litters in order to restore the breed to sustainable numbers and to accentuate the original characteristics of the breed muddied by crosses to other breeds. For the first time, Akitas were bred for a standardized appearance. There were also orders to capture all dogs except German Shepherds in order to use their fur for warm army uniforms.ĭuring the occupation years following the war, the breed began to thrive again through the efforts of Morie Sawataishi and others. Recent DNA analysis found that the Akita was among the most ancient Dog Breeds.ĭuring World War II, the number of Akita dogs greatly diminished because of the lack of food. This swift, agile, unswervingly tenacious precursor dog tracked large game and held it at bay until the hunters arrived to make the kill. The Matagi's quarry included elk, antelope, boar, and Asian black bear. The Akita Inu of today developed primarily from these dogs in the northernmost region of the island of Honshū in the Akita prefecture, thus providing the breed's name. Japanese history, both verbal and written, describes the ancestors of the Akita Inu, the Matagi dog, as one of the oldest of the native dogs. The Japanese Akita Inu is quite uncommon in most countries outside of Japan. It is considered a separate breed from theAmerican Akita in most countries (with the exception of the American and Canadian Kennel Clubs) as requested by the Japanese Kennel Club. "The Akita Inu (秋田犬?) is a breed of large dog originating in Japan, named for Akita Prefecture, where it is thought to have originated.
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