Interesting Facts about AKITAS ***

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Did you Know? List of Interesting Facts about Akitas
Facts are statements which are held to be true and often contrasted with opinions and beliefs. Our unusual and interesting facts about Akitas, trivia and information about pets, including some useful statistics will fascinate everyone from kids and children to adults.

Interesting Facts about Akitas are as follows:

Fact 1 - Description and Definition of Akitas: This ancient breed of dog is a large dog originated in Japan and also known as Akita Inu and the Japanese Akita. The name 'Akita' derives from a region in Honsu in Japan where the dog originated.

Fact 2 - Origin of the breed: Akitas originated in Japan and was originally bred for hunting large quarry such as boar, bears, antelopes and elk
Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Akitas range from 65 - 130 pounds
Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 23 - 28 inches, up to the shoulder
Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Akitas and Nicknames: Akita Inu and the Japanese Akitas. The word 'Inu' means "dog."
Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Akitas: The double coat is outer coat is normally coarse and straight and the undercoat is soft and dense and comes in a range of colors including white, brindle and pinto
Fact 7 - Life of Akitas: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 10 - 12 years
Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Akitas is the Working dog breed
Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
Fact 10 - Choosing Akitas as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
- How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
- How much time will it take to groom the dog?
- How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
- Are Akitas suitable for children?
- How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Akitas are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
- - Hip Dysplasia (abnormal development of hip joints)
- - Patellar Luxation - the kneecap luxates, or pops out of place
- - Entropion (The border of the eyelid turns inward against the eyeball)
- - Gastric torsion
- - Epilepsy
Fact 12 - Helen Keller is credited with having introduced Akitas to America
Fact 13 - Breeding Akitas for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Akitas

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