Breeder Education
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Meet The Akita
Click here to Meet the Akita in PDF Large, powerful and alert, the Akita is a working breed that originated in Japan. Dignified and [...]
Aggression in Dogs
Hosted by the Great Barrington Kennel Club, with Presenters Behaviorist Laura Donaldson & Dr. Kate Anderson, DVM
Breed History
The Akita is one of Seven Breeds designated as a National Monument in his native country of Japan. Bred as a versatile hunting dog [...]
AKC Akita Standard
The official breed standard was completed and approved by the American Kennel Club (AKC) on April 4, 1973. About the same time, the stud [...]
Illustrated Standard Project
The ACA Illustrated Standard is an invaluable resource for anyone passionate about the Akita breed. Through detailed illustrations and precise explanations, it provides a [...]
Register of Merit
The Akita Club of America grants the title “ROM” Register Of Merit to current ACA members that are owners/co-owners (and as of 2014 breeders [...]
Masters of the Breed
Interview with Don and Twyla Lusk in May of 1991 by Judy Mears. Learn from the Masters of the Breed! Akita World Talks With [...]
HACHIKŌ
Hachikō (ハチ公, November 10, 1923 – March 8, 1935), known in Japanese as chūken Hachikō (忠犬ハチ公 "faithful dog Hachikō" ['hachi' meaning 'eight', a number [...]