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A.K.A. : Akita Inu, Japanese Akita, American Akita, Great Japanese Dog

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A.K.A. :Akita Inu, Japanese Akita, American Akita, Great Japanese Dog

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Overview:	The Akita was developed to hunt bears in Japan and, as such, is a great guard dog. They're strong and loyal, often employed by police for active duty.
Breed Group:	Working
Weight (lbs):	male:85-130, female:65-110
Height (in):	male:25-28, female:23-26
Colors:	Any color, including white, pinto, or brindle.
Coat:	The hair is straight and coarse, and the undercoat is soft and dense.
Character:	Akitas are intelligent and calm. Though great watch dogs, they bark infrequently.
Temperament:	This breed prefers not to have other dogs in the family. There may be problems if they do not become acquainted with cats and other household pets early in life. They get along with children that are respectful of their space.
Care:	The Akita is a shedder. At least twice a year, groom it with a metal-toothed comb.
Training:	A good deal of patience and persistence is required when training this breed.
Activity:	Akitas are able to adjust to your schedule. Daily walks are good, but they seem to handle foregoing a walk, if needed.
Country of Origin:	Japan
Health Issue:	This breed is prone to hip dysplasia, thyroid problems, immune diseases, skin problems, eye, and knee problems.
Life Expectancy:	10-12

Akita Puppies for saleSee all puppies for sale

Akita Puppy for Sale near CINCINNATI, OH, USA. ADN-513085. 2 year old American Akita Male

2 year old American Akita Male

$700*

Akita Puppy for sale in CINCINNATI, OH, USA

Loving 2 year old American Akita Male. He isn&amp;rsquo;t aggressive at all. Comes with a tracking chip. Hasn&amp;rsquo;t been fixed. Could be used for mating.

Bear

Akita

Male, 2 Years 8 Months Old

CINCINNATI, OH, USA

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Akita Puppy for Sale near FORT WAYNE, IN, USA. ADN-512118. Akita puppies

Akita puppies

$1,500

*all black male has been claimed* Full blooded akc registered Akita puppies 4 female 3 male mom and dad on site will be ready for their furever homes the week after Christmas

Akita

Female, 3 Weeks Old

FORT WAYNE, IN, USA

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Akita Puppy for Sale near FORT WAYNE, IN, USA. ADN-512116. Akita puppies

Akita puppies

$1,500

*all black male has been claimed* Full blooded akc registered Akita puppies 4 female 3 male mom and dad on site will be ready for their furever homes the week after Christmas

Akita

Female, 3 Weeks Old

FORT WAYNE, IN, USA

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Akita Puppy for Sale near FORT WAYNE, IN, USA. ADN-512112. Akita puppies

Akita puppies

$1,500

*all black male has been claimed* Full blooded akc registered Akita puppies 4 female 3 male mom and dad on site will be ready for their furever homes the week after Christmas

Akita

Female, 3 Weeks Old

FORT WAYNE, IN, USA

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Akita Puppy for Sale near FORT WAYNE, IN, USA. ADN-512110. Akita puppies

Akita puppies

$1,500

Full blooded akc registered Akita puppies 4 female 3 male mom and dad on site will be ready for their furever homes the week after Christmas

Akita

Female, 3 Weeks Old

FORT WAYNE, IN, USA

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Akita Puppy for Sale near FORT WAYNE, IN, USA. ADN-512103. Akita puppies

Akita puppies

$1,500

Full blooded akc registered Akita puppies 4 female 3 male mom and dad on site will be ready for their furever homes the week after Christmas

Akita

Male, 3 Weeks Old

FORT WAYNE, IN, USA

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Akita Puppy for Sale near FORT WAYNE, IN, USA. ADN-512100. Akita puppies

Akita puppies

$1,500

*all black male has been claimed* Full blooded akc registered Akita puppies 4 female 3 male mom and dad on site will be ready for their furever homes the week after Christmas

Akita

Male, 3 Weeks Old

FORT WAYNE, IN, USA

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Akita Puppy for Sale near SCHENECTADY, NY, USA. ADN-509823. Grand Champion Bloodline AKC Akita puppies

Grand Champion Bloodline AKC Akita puppies

$1,250

Akita Puppy for sale in SCHENECTADY, NY, USA

Born on 10/23/22 will be ready on 12/12/22. 3 Females, 2 males Great disposition. Raised around children. Mom and Dad on premise

Puppy 1

Akita

Female, 6 Weeks Old

SCHENECTADY, NY, USA

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Akita Puppy for Sale near FREDERICKSBURG, OH, USA. ADN-509083. AKC Akita For Sale Millersburg OH Female

AKC Akita For Sale Millersburg OH Female

$1,200

Akita Puppy for sale in FREDERICKSBURG, OH, USA

Am I adorable or what?! I'm an AKC Registered Akita puppy. My coat is super soft! I feel like a stuffed teddy bear! These pictures don't do justice on how cute I actually am! I'm...

Holly

Akita

Female, 9 Weeks Old

FREDERICKSBURG, OH, USA

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Akita Puppy for Sale near FREDERICKSBURG, OH, USA. ADN-509079. AKC Akita For Sale Millersburg OH Male

AKC Akita For Sale Millersburg OH Male

$1,200

Am I adorable or what?! I'm an AKC Registered Akita puppy. My coat is super soft! I feel like a stuffed teddy bear! These pictures don't do justice on how cute I actually am! I'm...

Frosty

Akita

Male, 9 Weeks Old

FREDERICKSBURG, OH, USA

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Akita Dog for Adoption near LAKE CITY, FL, USA. ADN-507157. PUP for ADOPTION

PUP for ADOPTION

For Adoption

11 month old, Intact Female, Brindle Japanese Akita

Chojo

Akita

Female, Young

LAKE CITY, FL, USA

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Akita Dog for Adoption near FRANKLINTON, NC, USA. ADN-501483. Wesson

Wesson

For Adoption

I need to re-home my Akita Wesson.

Wesson

Akita

Male, Young

FRANKLINTON, NC, USA

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Akita Dog for Adoption near Atlanta, GA, USA. ADN-1047295. BABY KEEM - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

BABY KEEM - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). I've been Pre-Adopted! Please check out my other adoptable friends.

BABY KEEM

Akita

Male, Adult

Atlanta, GA, USA

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Akita Dog for Adoption near Center Township, PA, USA. ADN-1040699. WIND - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

WIND - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). Hello, my name is Wind! I was surrendered to the shelter on 6/9/22. I'm doing well here at the shelter. I do behave as the staff would typically...

WIND

Akita

Female, Adult

Center Township, PA, USA

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Akita Dog for Adoption near Salinas, CA, USA. ADN-1046525. Ping - Akita Dog For Adoption

Ping - Akita Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Akita. Hi, my name is Ping. Guess what? I would love to go home with you! I am a playful dog who loves to go on walks and play on the beach! I would prefer to live...

Ping

Akita

Female, Adult

Salinas, CA, USA

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Akita Dog for Adoption near Landenberg, PA, USA. ADN-1022173. Ziggy - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

Ziggy - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). ZIGGY has been on our waiting list to come into rescue but, as space is at a premium, his family is going to foster him while we search for...

Ziggy

Akita

Male, Adult

Landenberg, PA, USA

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Akita Dog for Adoption near Brighton, CO, USA. ADN-1040569. ZEUS - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

ZEUS - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). Meet Zeus! *Zeus is currently in foster waiting his for his forever home! Schedule a time to meet this amazing Akita! *Will need an experienced...

ZEUS

Akita

Male, Adult

Brighton, CO, USA

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Akita Dog for Adoption near Dedham, MA, USA. ADN-1044410. MADDIE - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

MADDIE - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). MEET Maddie + Oliver! *A bonded pair!* Maddie and Oliver are an adorable bonded pair of large dogs that are looking for their forever home!...

MADDIE

Akita

Female, Adult

Dedham, MA, USA

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Akita Dog for Adoption near Dedham, MA, USA. ADN-1044409. OLIVER - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

OLIVER - Akita (medium coat) Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Akita (medium coat). MEET Maddie + Oliver! *A bonded pair!* Maddie and Oliver are an adorable bonded pair of large dogs that are looking for their forever home!...

OLIVER

Akita

Male, Adult

Dedham, MA, USA

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Akita Dog for Adoption near Show Low, AZ, USA. ADN-1022115. Bear - Akita / Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption

Bear - Akita / Pit Bull Terrier Dog For Adoption

For Adoption

Posted Breed: Akita / Pit Bull Terrier. Pet Allies in Show Low AZ Bear is a 5 year old male Akita, and weights 70 pounds. He was left chained up to the chain link fence in front...

Bear

Akita

Male, Adult

Show Low, AZ, USA

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Member since: 05/13/2016

Purebred Akitas

We live in the rolling hills of central Ohio where we raise purebred Akita Puppies. We have 4 females and all our puppies have been family raised with lots of love and attention....

Breeds: Akita

USA FRESNO, OH, USA

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Member since: 08/16/2022

Stunning purebred Akita pups

Akita Dog Breeder near STRAFFORD, MO, USA

Akitas have been in my family for 17 years. I bred them for about 5 years. After my favorite dog in the world passed away from old age, I was able to find one of his offspring...

Breeds: Akita

USA STRAFFORD, MO, USA

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Member since: 05/06/2022

Plasse Akita Puppies

Akita Dog Breeder near ELLINGTON, MO, USA

Akita owners for over 25 years!!! Our fury family babies are of extremely calm temperment because they are socialized daily from birth until they go to their new homes. We only...

Breeds: Akita

USA ELLINGTON, MO, USA

Current Ads (1)

Tags: Akita, Akita puppies

Member since: 06/30/2022

Sierra Mountain Alaskan Malamutes and Akitas

Alaskan Malamute Dog Breeder near PICKENS, SC, USA

We breed Alaskan Malamutes and Akitas who are health tested and meet the AKC breed standards. Our goal is to improve on structure and temperament. All of our dogs and puppies are...

Breeds: Alaskan Malamute (+1)

USA PICKENS, SC, USA

Tags: Alaskan malamute Akita Japanese Akita Inu

Member since: 06/21/2022

Tripple Fam

Akita Dog Breeder near ARLINGTON, TX, USA

We’re a happy dog family with 11 members. 4 Japanese akita, 4 corgis and 3 chihuahuas AKC registered

Breeds: Akita (+2)

USA ARLINGTON, TX, USA

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Member since: 12/21/2017

Superior Akitas

Akita Dog Breeder near HUTCHINSON, MN, USA

We breed AKC Akitas. By the time our puppies are ready to head to their forever homes they have been dewormed, had their first vet visit as well as received their first set of...

Breeds: Akita

USA HUTCHINSON, MN, USA

Tags: American Akita Akita Breeder in MN

Member since: 03/07/2019

Wicked Antler Kennels

About Wicked Antler Kennels Wicked Antler Kennels’ mission is to provide the most healthy of puppy(ies) so your family will have many years of enjoyable, lovable experience...

Breeds: Akita

USA LICKING, MO, USA

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Member since: 02/22/2020

JMC Brown Akitas

Akita Dog Breeder near UNION CITY, GA, USA

We are experienced Akita breeders located in Atlanta, GA. We are a small kennel, but what we lack in size, we make up in heart. We are commited to producing healthy Akitas with...

Breeds: Akita

USA UNION CITY, GA, USA

Current Ads (1)

Tags: Akita

Member since: 01/13/2022

Gretchens Guardians

We will have regular coat with a possibility of Long coats with a multitude of Colors. Our pups will always come with AKC papers, UTD on shots, dewormed from 2 weeks on, and...

Breeds: Akita

USA CONROE, TX, USA

Tags: Akita inu american bear pinto black mask akc

Member since: 01/13/2022

Sams Kennel