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Characteritics
Possesses composure, strong courageous character, loyalty, obedient,
dignity, keen senses and agility.
Appearance
The
balanced body is solid. The muscles and tendons are well developed. The skin
is tight. The male and female are clearly distinguishable. The height: body
length ratio in the male is 100:110; in the female, the body length is
slightly longer in proportion than the male. The height of the male is 66.7
cm (2 shaku 2 sun, 26.3"), the female, 60.6 cm (2 shaku, 23.9"), with a
variation of 3.03 cm (1 sun, 1.2") either way as acceptable. The height:
chest depth ratio is 2:1.
Head
The
head is large and the top of the head is somewhat flat. The forehead is wide
without wrinkles. The groove is distinct with the proper amount of stop. The
cheeks are well developed.
Neck
The
neck is thick and sturdy with tight skin and has the proper angle.
Ears
The
erect ears are rather small, thick, triangular, and slants forward at a
proper angle with adequate space between the ears.
Eyes
The
eyes are somewhat triangular, deeply set and properly spaced from each
other. The outer corners of the eyes are somewhat raised, the iris are
yellowish dark brown.
Muzzle and
Nose
The
bridge of the nose is straight, the muzzle is full. The base of the mouth is
wide. The tip is not pointed sharply. The nose appears firm, and the lips
are tightly drawn.
Teeth
The
teeth are powerful and have the proper bite.
Chest
The
chest is deep. The ribs are full. The forechest is well developed. The
abdomen is drawn up properly (moderately).
Shoulder
and Hip
The
back is straight and the hips are powerful.
Forelegs
The
shoulder have proper angulation in relation to the forelegs which are well
developed.
Hindlegs
The
hind legs are thick and well developed with a powerful grip, thrust and
stance. The hocks have the proper angulation.
Tail
The
tail is thick and well curled. The tip of the tail almost reaches the hock
joint. The type of the tail curls are left, right, single and double curls.
Coat
The
outercoat is coarse and straight. The undercoat is soft like cotton and
thick. The coat at the withers and the hip are slightly longer. The tail has
longest coat.
Coat Color
White, black, red, goma, brindle, and pinto.
Minor Faults
1.
Acquired injuries and obvious effects of dietary deficiency.
2. Coat color unbecoming of an Akita dog.
3. Undesirable combinations of coat color and light iris of the eye.
4. Missing tooth or teeth, irregular teeth and even bite.
5. Spotted tongue.
6. Timid or violent.
7. Lack of other distinguishing features of an Akita dog.
Major
Faults
1.
Drop ears.
2. Uncurled tail.
3. Excessive long or short coat.
4. Undershot and overshot jaws.
5. Nose color not matching coat color (red nose permitted in white dogs).
6. Cryptorchism (undescended testicles).
7. Other features lacking distinguishing features of an Akita dog.
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Characteritics
An Akita is quiet, strong, dignified and courageous. He is also loyal
and respectful, reserved and noble. He is sensitive and deliberate yet
possesses quickness.
Overall
body structure
The body is well balanced with a sturdy bone structure and
well-developed tendons and ligaments, while the skin is free of
wrinkles. Differences in sex should be readily apparent through general
appearance. In the dog (male) the ratio of height to body length is 100
to 110. The bitch is slightly longer in length. The height of the dog is
26 1/4 inches while the height of the bitch is 23 7/8 inches, plus or
minus 1 1/8 inches. The ratio of the height of the depth of the chest is
2 to 1.
Head
The skull is large and a little flat at the top. Its forehead is wide
without wrinkles but has a definite longitudinal crease. There is a
well-proportioned stop (depression between the cranial and nasal bones)
between the forehead and the muzzle. The cheeks are full.
Neck
The neck is thick and powerful. The skin around the neck is free of
wrinkles and the coat appropriately bristled.
Ears
The ears are thick, rather small, triangular in shape, and tilt slightly
forward. The lines are straight and the ears stand erect. The distance
between the ears is not narrow but not too wide.
Eyes
The shape of the eye is approximately triangular. They are deep-set and
slightly slanted. The eye rims are dark brownish in color. The distance
between the eyes is proportionate.
Muzzle (Mouth and Nose)
The nose (black portion) is full and the ridge straight. The base of the
mouth is wide, the frontal portion not pointed and the lips drawn. The
whiskered region is full.
Teeth
The teeth are strong and have a scissor bite.
Chest and Stomach
The chest is broad. The rib cage is full. The forechest is well
developed and defined. The stomach is drawn without flabbiness (tucked
up).
Back
and Hip
The back is straight and the hip is powerful.
Forelegs (Arms)
The shoulders are well developed with proper shoulder angulation. The
elbows (joint) are strong. The upper forelegs are straight, strong and
thick. The pasterns (portion directly above paws) are slightly slanted.
The paws are round, large, and thick, and have a firm grip.
Hindlegs
The hind legs are well developed, springy, powerful and sturdy. The rear
pasterns have proper angles and possess a strong kick or thrust. The
paws are thick with a strong grip.
Tail
The tail is thick and tightly wound. The length of the tail when
extended must reach the hock joint. The types of curls are called right
curl, left curl, single straight and double curl.
Coat
The outercoat is coarse and straight, while the undercoat is fine and
thick. The coat at the withers (shoulder region) and rump is slightly
longer than the rest of the body. The tail has the longest coat.
Colour of Coat
White, black, red, silver-tipped, brindle and pinto.
Minor Faults
1. Permanent injury and dietary deficiency.
2. Color of coat unbecoming to an Akita.
3. Undesirable color combination of coat and eye rim.
4. Loss of tooth or teeth. Undershot and overshot jaws.
5. Black spotting on tongue.
6. Lacking in courage, being timid or displaying ferociousness
(ferocity), or
otherwise lacking the qualities suitable for Akitas.
Major
Faults
1. Floppy ears by birth (ears failing to stand).
2. Straight tail by birth.
3. Excessively long or short coat.
4. Color of nose not matching the color of coat. (Reddish or pink nose
acceptable with white coat.)
5. Bilateral or unilateral cryptorchidism.
6.
Other defects detracting from the qualities of Akitas.
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