Japanese akita inu · Shared by MerryBadger · 2 weeks ago
Somewhere under all that is Hazel II.
About the Japanese akita inu
- Origin
- Akita prefecture, Japan; a designated Natural Monument
- Size
- 61–70 cm; 32–45 kg
- Lifespan
- 10–13 years
- Coat
- Thick double coat; enormous twice-yearly moult
- Temperament
- Dignified and loyal; aloof, and often dog-intolerant
- Health
- Autoimmune conditions, sebaceous adenitis, anaesthesia sensitivity
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