Akita

The Akita is a huge, ancient breed of dog that originated in the northern Japanese mountains. Akita comes in two distinct varieties: a pure Japanese strain is known as Akita Inu (dog in Japanese), and a mixed American breed that is typically larger. The short double coat of the Akita is comparable to that of several other northern spitz breeds.

According to the AKC, this stocky Japanese mountain dog is regarded as a sign of longevity and good health in its home country. The Japanese monarch and his family were once protected by Akitas because they have a natural instinct for aggressive protection. Helen Keller became the first American to own an Akita when she received one as a gift while visiting Japan in 1937. Akitas are energetic and goofy dogs that thrive in social environments. They rarely bark unless there is a very good reason, on the whole. Akitas should be socialized from an early age to learn how to behave around both people and other dogs because they can be aggressive toward them.