Japanese Akita Inu or Akita?
Following the second world war Akita's were brought to the west from Japan by American servicemen, these tended to be the larger, more imposing dogs that had been influenced by western breeds, during the war German Shepherd Dog types were spared. The breed in the west, in particular in the USA and UK developed over the following 50 years from these dogs. This has resulted in the breed that is known as the 'Akita' in the UK and the 'American Akita' in the countries affiliate to the FCI (which includes Japan and Europe).
Meanwhile in Japan, as the chaos following WWII was beginning to subside, the Japanese set about restoring the original Akita and ridding it of the western influences. They have spent the same fifty years doing this and their breed has evolved accordingly. The result of this effort is the breed that is known as the 'Japanese Akita Inu' in the UK and the 'Akita' in the countries affiliated to the FCI (which includes Japan and Europe).
The Japanese Akita Inu is quite a bit smaller and slighter than the American Akita; both in height and width. They have less substance, less bone, they are squarer in proportion, and have a totally different head type; fox-like almost, with almond shaped eyes. The standard allows red, brindle or white Japanese Akita Inus. Red and brindles must have "urajiro" markings, which is white on the face, cheeks, inside of legs, underbelly and under the tail. The black mask that is so much 'the look' of the American Akita is a disqualifying fault in the Japanese Akita Inu in the UK, Japan and all FCI countries.
The American Akita (Akita) is, as specifically demanded by our K.C. standard, "large with much substance and heavy bone". Akitas have a big broad head with a well defined stop, a deep muzzle and small triangular eyes. And ANY COLOR is welcomed! That means black or brown or red or white or fawn or silver, etc. The only stipulation, according to our KC standard, is that the colour be brilliant and clear.
The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom (U.K) at a meeting on 23 November 2005 approved the recognition of the Japanese Akita Inu as a separate breed of dog, separate from the Akita breed of dog. This came into effect from 1 January 2006.
In the United Kingdom the Akita and the Japanese Akita Inu are both exhibited in the Utility Group. In FCI Affiliated Countries the Japanese Akita Inu is known as the ‘Akita’ and the Akita is known as the ‘American Akita’ and are both exhibited in Group V, Spitz and Primitive breeds.
Meanwhile in Japan, as the chaos following WWII was beginning to subside, the Japanese set about restoring the original Akita and ridding it of the western influences. They have spent the same fifty years doing this and their breed has evolved accordingly. The result of this effort is the breed that is known as the 'Japanese Akita Inu' in the UK and the 'Akita' in the countries affiliated to the FCI (which includes Japan and Europe).
The Japanese Akita Inu is quite a bit smaller and slighter than the American Akita; both in height and width. They have less substance, less bone, they are squarer in proportion, and have a totally different head type; fox-like almost, with almond shaped eyes. The standard allows red, brindle or white Japanese Akita Inus. Red and brindles must have "urajiro" markings, which is white on the face, cheeks, inside of legs, underbelly and under the tail. The black mask that is so much 'the look' of the American Akita is a disqualifying fault in the Japanese Akita Inu in the UK, Japan and all FCI countries.
The American Akita (Akita) is, as specifically demanded by our K.C. standard, "large with much substance and heavy bone". Akitas have a big broad head with a well defined stop, a deep muzzle and small triangular eyes. And ANY COLOR is welcomed! That means black or brown or red or white or fawn or silver, etc. The only stipulation, according to our KC standard, is that the colour be brilliant and clear.
The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom (U.K) at a meeting on 23 November 2005 approved the recognition of the Japanese Akita Inu as a separate breed of dog, separate from the Akita breed of dog. This came into effect from 1 January 2006.
In the United Kingdom the Akita and the Japanese Akita Inu are both exhibited in the Utility Group. In FCI Affiliated Countries the Japanese Akita Inu is known as the ‘Akita’ and the Akita is known as the ‘American Akita’ and are both exhibited in Group V, Spitz and Primitive breeds.
Akita (American Akita)
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Japanese Akita Inu
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