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All about Akita – breed information
| Name | Akita inu |
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| Other names | Japanese Akita; Great Japanese Dog; Akita-ken |
| Origin | Japan |
| Size | Large |
| Group | Working (AKC) |
| Height | Male: 26–28 inches ( about 66 – 71 cm); Female: 24 – 26 inches (about 61 – 66 cm) |
| Weight | Male: 97 – 130 pounds (44 – 59 kg); Female: 70 – 110 pounds (32 – 50 kg) |
| Color | white; fawn; red; brindle |
| Litter size | 5 – 12; Most often 7 – 8 puppies |
| Life span | About 11 – 14 years |
| Good for apartment |  |
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| Kid friendly |  |
| Dog friendly | |
| Cat friendly |  |
| Strangers friendly | |
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| Easy to train | |
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