Akitas are famous for being loyal. The story of Hachiko is famous all over the world.
They have a rich history that dates back to 3000 years.
Akitas were originally bred for hunting and guarding. And even today they possess the hunter's instinct.
There are two varieties: Japanese Akitas having a fox lik face and American Akitas having a bear like face.
They are known to loyal, intelligent and independent. They makes great companions but are aloof to strangers.
The tail curl in Akitas is regarded as a signature mark of breed standard. This gives them a distrinct appearance.
When it comes to grooming, Akitas are low maintenance. Regular baths and occasional brushing does the job for them.