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Hip Dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is one of the primary health concerns in most big breeds of dogs, including the Akita. Hip dysplasia is an orthopedic disorder [...]
Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism in the dog is a disease that has many facets to it. By definition, it is a decreased level of the hormone, thyroxine, [...]
Ocular Diseases
Micropthalmos Also known as small eye or micro, is a congenital eye defect that presents as a smaller than normal eye. This can [...]
Sebaceous Adenitis Overview
Sebaceous adenitis is an uncommon skin disease in the dog and rare in cats, rabbits, horses, and humans. The disease was first described in [...]
What is Sebaceous Adenitis?
Author: Cathy Suggs, ACA Member It is inflammation of the sebaceous oil glands that affects the skin and ultimately affects coat quality and texture. [...]
Sebaceous Adenitis Treatment Options: Coat & Skin Care
Author: Cathy Suggs, ACA Member There are numerous ways to maintain skin and coat for dogs diagnosed with SA. Oil baths seem to be [...]
VKH
Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Syndrome (VKH) has been well described in humans. A similar syndrome occurs in dogs, now known as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-Like Syndrome (VKH) or Uveodermatologic Syndrome. [...]
Gastric Dilatation Volvulus (Bloat)
What Is Bloat in Dogs? Bloat, also known as gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) complex, is a medical and surgical emergency. As the stomach fills with [...]
Elbow Dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia is a syndrome of four separate developmental abnormalities that occur within the joint. These may or may not all be present in [...]
Patellar Luxation
Patellar luxation is defined as the dislocation of the patella, or knee cap, either in a lateral or medial direction. In can occur in [...]
Tarsal Hyperextension (Luxating Hocks)
Tarsal (hock) hyperextension, also known as luxating or popping hocks, is a condition where the hock is able to move cranially (forward), past the [...]
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI)
Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI), also known as familial enamel hypoplasia (FEH), is a hereditary dental disease that affects the teeth and their development in dogs. Deciduous, or [...]
Cardiac Diseases
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CHIC
After a dog completes the required health clearances set by the parent club, it will receive a Canine Health Information Center, or CHIC number, [...]
Normal Hematologic Variations
Thrombocytopenia Pseudohyperkalemia Microcytosis
Top Winning Akita in Breed History!
"Nik" MBIS/MBISS GCHP2 Mojo's Continuation of a Myth, ROMX, CGC, TT, TKN, FDC, RN, VA 100 Best in Show Awards - the top winning [...]
Akita Genetics
Author: ACA Member Madison Schaeffer Genetics are responsible for the differences between wolves and dogs as well as the differences between breeds of dogs. [...]
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
2026 ACA National Results
Click the images to view larger. National 2026 BOB BOW BOS SD SB AOM BPUP NOHS [...]
2025 ACA Specialty Results
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2024 ACA National Results
Click the images to view larger. National 2024 BOB #62 STECAL’S ANOTHER LEVEL. UKAX01268403. 08-05-19 [...]
2023 ACA National Results
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2022 ACA National Results
2022 National Specialty Results
2021 ACA National Results
2021 National Specialty Results
2019 ACA National Results
2019 National Specialty Results
2018 ACA National Results
2018 National Specialty Results
2017 ACA National Results
2017 ACA Specialty Results Regional #1 Northeast BOB CH Okami’s Consider It Done RN CGC TKI BOW Estava Rain Looking For [...]
2016 ACA National Results
2016 ACA National Specialty Results 2016 ACA Pre-National Specialty Results 2016 ACA Regional Specialty Results [...]
2015 ACA National Results
2015 ACA National Specialty Results 2015 ACA Pre-National Specialty Results 2015 ACA Regional Specialty Results [...]
Agility
What is Agility? Running a dog in an agility trial is the ultimate game for you and your dog and is one of the [...]
Barn Hunt
What is Barn Hunt? The barn hunt is a timed test of your dog’s agility and surefootedness and is a fun game for all. [...]
CGC & TT
CGC (Canine Good Citizen) From the American Kennel Club: Canine Good Citizen - Responsible Owners, Well-Mannered Dogs. The AKC's Canine Good Citizen program is [...]
Conformation
From the American Kennel Club: “Conformation” is the official name for “dog shows.” While they may seem glamorous, the true purpose of conformation showing [...]
Dock Diving
Dock Diving or Dock Jumping is a canine aquatic sport that requires dogs to jump off a dock at the end of a pool, [...]
FastCAT
The purpose of the AKC FAST CAT® event is to provide all dogs and their owners an enjoyable, healthy activity in which they can [...]
Obedience
Why Train Your Dog? Dogs, by nature, are pack animals with a well-defined social order. As you and your family become your dog's pack, [...]
Rally
Getting Started in Rally Rally is a sport in which the dog and handler complete a course that has been designed by the rally [...]
Scent Work
The activity and sport of Scent Work is designed to develop your dog’s natural scenting abilities by using their love of food, toys and [...]
Therapy
From the American Kennel Club: Therapy dogs are dogs who go with their owners to volunteer in settings such as schools, hospitals, and nursing [...]
Weight Pull
Weight Pull/Carting is the perfect “job” for a working breed. With you at the helm, you exhibit your Akita’s ability to pull a cart [...]
2020 New York Meet the Breed
Well another MEET THE BREEDS NYC is in the books ! This year it was back at the Javits Center & a two day [...]
2019 Orlando Meet The Breed
Written by Carolyn Money AKC National Championship, presented by Royal Canin is now just around the corner. Elea Warf and I have started getting [...]
2018 Orlando Meet The Breed
Carolyn Money Wrote: GREAT BIG THANK YOU’S to everyone that participated in this years success at Meet the Breeds in Orlando. My partner in [...]
2017 New York Meet the Breed
Published on March 12, 2017 by Diane Lynch The 2017 AKC Meet and Compete, Meet the Breeds event was a little extra special this year for [...]
2016 Orlando Meet The Breed
Written by Carolyn Money: MEET THE BREEDS Thank You's!!!! Now that I have recovered from this past weekend, big thank you's are in order! [...]
2015 Orlando Meet The Breed
We didn't get many pictures, so here's a few: Carolyn Money Wrote: Eukanuba MTB 2015!!! Thank you for your help Mike Haas, Theresa King, Elea Warf, Donald Plummer, Janet [...]
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 [...]
The Akita
Welcome to the Akita, a companion dog experience like no other. Whether your goal is a family pet, a show dog, or obedience competition, [...]
Living With An Akita
Edited by Akita Club of America Public Education Committe Member, Elea Warf. Akitas originated in Japan where they are a natural monument. The Akita's [...]
Helen Keller
When Keller visited Akita Prefecture in Japan in July 1937, she inquired about Hachikō, the famed Akita dog that had died in 1935. She [...]
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 [...]
The Changing Face of Purebred Rescue
The year was 1985 and Akita Rescue Society of Florida was a fledgling organization with an orphan population of seven dogs. By Dorie Sparkman, Director [...]
Hachi-Ko Unveiled In NJ Pet Cemetary
Hachi-Ko Unveiled In NJ Pet Cemetery By JoAnn Dimon On October 9, 2016, I attended the unveiling of the reproduction statue of HACHI-KO being [...]
What Is A Rescue Dog
Fanciers of Akitas were among the first groups to realize that shelters and humane organizations needed help. They organized to rescue Akitas that needed [...]
Top Ten Reasons To Adopt A Rescue Dog
Top Ten Reasons To Adopt A Rescue Dog “Why on earth would anyone want to adopt a rescue dog? After all, aren’t they like [...]