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19-10-2008, 10:45 PM
always looks very proud & always looks up at the owner really gorgeous dog!
incase anyone else doesnt know post the info on here that you found!
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19-10-2008, 10:55 PM
Originally Posted by melzy 
could it be a cross akita an northeren inuit?
The Akita Inu, or Japanese Akita Inu (Japanese Akita) is a breed of large dog originating in Japan, named for Akita Prefecture, where it is thought to have originated. It is sometimes called the Akita-ken (秋田犬, Akita-ken?) based on the Sino-Japanese reading of the same kanji. It is a separate breed from the Akita (American Akita), and are quite uncommon in a lot of countries.
The Akita's ancestors were dogs used by matagi for hunting Asian Black Bears. These dogs, usually called matagi inu, were not as large as modern Akita dogs. Many of these dogs were used as guard dogs.
Recent DNA analysis found that the Akita was among the most ancient dog breeds.[7]
After the Meiji Restoration, people began to breed Akita with many dogs from other regions in Japan, such as the Tosa. The Meiji Restoration also ended Japan's closed door policy, and large, western dogs began to enter Japan. As a result, Akita were also bred with German Shepherds, Great Danes, and Mastiffs. This resulted in the breed losing many of its spitz-like characteristics. Akita were later bred with Hokkaido and Karafuto dogs (also known as the Sakhalin Husky), which were introduced to mainland Japan after the First Sino-Japanese War.
Akitas, like many dogs, have been bred to hunt, and can therefore show aggressive tendencies towards small animals. Akitas can also be dominant or aggressive towards other dogs, particularly those of the same sex[1].
Akitas are very clean, intelligent and loyal, train easily, and consequently are easily bored. Akitas have also been documented to be gentle with young children and babies.
some pictures!
http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl...num=1&ct=title
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