Related breedCavalier King Charles Spaniel1926 to 1945 · United KingdomAmerican Akita at a glance
- Origin
- United States
- Appeared
- 1945 to 1956 (well documented)
- Family
- Asian Spitz
- Type
- Spitz
- Size
- Giant
- Life span
- 10 to 13 years
- Recognised by
- FCI, AKC, KC
- Status
- Living
- FCI standard
- No. 344
The name. Named for the American line of the Akita developed from dogs brought home after WWII.
Same familyChinook1917 to 2013 · United StatesFamily and relatives
Descends from
Same family: Asian Spitz
Alaskan Malamute, Chow Chow, Samoyed, Shar Pei, Shiba Inu, Shikoku
Same time, same continent
American Hairless Terrier, Miniature American Shepherd, Toy Fox Terrier, Alaskan Klee Kai, American Bully, Calupoh
Same eraEurasier1960 to 1973 · GermanyPlace in time
The American Akita appears 1945 to 1956 (well documented), in the Modern Era, when 67 breeds first appeared.
A full article on the American Akita is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.
