Akita
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The breed stands 24 to 28 inches at the withers (60 to 71 cm). Females
weigh anywhere from 70-100 pounds. Males are 85-120 pounds. In Japan,
Akitas come in only four colours: Red Fawn, Sesame (red fawn hairs with
black tips), Brindle, and White. All except white must have whitish
hair on the sides of the muzzle, on the cheeks, the neck, chest, body
and tail. The Pinto color is not accepted as a Japanese Akita color,
but only as an American Akita color. In the U.S., however, some
breeders still interbeed the original Japanese type with the heavier
American type, which is larger, shorter in fur, and allows more colors.
It is felt by many that combining the two types leads to improved
appearance and genetic health by increasing genetic diversity. In the
United States, there is only a single Akita breed. Akitas from Japan
and Akitas from the U.S. and other countries are all registered with
the American Kennel Club as "Akitas." In many other countries the breed
has been separated into two breeds: the Akita and the American Akita.
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