Dog

A native Japanese breed known as Matagi (hunting dog) was used along with the Hokkaido Inu breed to mix back into the remaining Akita Inu to bring back the spitz phenotype and restore the Akita breed.

Akitas can be great pets for the right household, but their large size and strength mean they’re not suitable for inexperienced owners . They need plenty of exercise to keep them happy and healthy and love nothing more than going on adventures with their owners.

The cost of an Akita puppy is quite high with the average cost running anywhere between $700 to $1,600 . Purebred Akita puppies coming from parents who’ve won dog competitions can cost as much as $4,000. Akita puppies should always be purchased from reputable breeders and come fully vetted and microchipped.

The American Akita emerged after the end of the Second World War when US soldiers took Japanese Akitas back to the States with them , where an independent stand-alone breed was established.