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Characteristics of the Akita Inu Dog fans who like autumn dogs will definitely want to know more about this dog. The Akita Inu is a very loyal dog and is a very good dog. Pet dogs, what are the characteristics of this dog? Especially when purchasing an Akita dog, it is best to have some understanding of some of the appearance characteristics of this dog so that you can choose a healthy and high-quality Akita dog. The editor below will give you a brief introduction to the appearance and characteristics of this dog.

Physique: Large, alert, strong, and muscular. The head is triangular, the muzzle is long, the eyes are small, the ears are upright and in a straight line with the back of the neck. This is one of the characteristics of the Akita dog. Another characteristic is the large, curly tail, which is symmetrical to the broad head.

Head: In proportion to the body, no wrinkles when relaxed. The skull is flat and broad between the ears. The lower jaw is square and strong. Viewed from above, the head has the shape of an obtuse triangle. The head is broad, with a deep muzzle and small eyes. Erect ears, which extend forward and in line with the neck, are a distinctive feature of this breed. The large, curly tail and proportionally broad head are also distinguishing features of this breed.

Muzzle: broad and full. The ratio of the distance from the nose to the bridge of the nose to the distance from the bridge of the nose to the occiput is approximately 2:3. The bridge of the nose has a clear outline but is not prominent, and a very shallow wrinkle extends appropriately to the forehead. The nose is broad and black. A brown nose can be seen in white dogs. But black is better.

Ears: The ears are upright and small compared to the head. If the ears are folded forward, the tips of the ears touch the upper edge of the eyes. The ears are triangular in shape, slightly curled at the tip and wide at the base. The ears are separated but not set low and in a straight line with the back of the neck.

Eyes: dark brown, small, deep, and triangular in shape. The eyes are sharp-edged and dark in color.

Lip and tongue: The lips are black but not droopy, and the tongue is pink.

Nose: The nose and lips are black, and the muzzle is not pointed.

Teeth: Close bite.

Neck and torso: The neck is muscular, relatively short, and wider toward the shoulders. The protruding spine corresponds to the head. The body length is longer than the height. The ratio of male dogs is 10:9, and the ratio of female dogs is 119. The chest is broad and thick, and the depth of the chest is 1:2 of the dog's height. Ribs stretch. The waist muscles are plump and level. The skin does not sag.

Limbs: The forelimbs are straight when viewed from the front, with solid bones, and the hind limbs have well-developed thigh muscles.

Tail: The tail hair is deep, the tail is large and plump, the root of the tail is high, and the tail is curled upward.3/4 week or 1 week or 2 weeks, the tip of the tail is level with the back or lower than the back. The tail is curled 3/4 weeks, the tip of the tail hangs down to the ribs and abdomen, the root is thick, and the tailbone reaches the hind legs when the tail is lowered.

Forerunner: Shoulders strong and powerful. The bones of the forelimbs are thick and straight when viewed from the front, and the front heel is at an angle of 150° from the vertical line. The elbows are turned in or out, and the shoulders are loose.

Dewclaws: Loose muscles, thick bones, and well-developed thigh muscles. The knees are flexed and the hind limbs are long and do not turn in or out. The ones on the forelimbs are usually not removed, and the ones on the hind limbs are usually removed.

Feet: similar to cat claws, with thick pads and toes facing forward.

Coat: two layers, the undercoat is thick, soft and dense, shorter than the upper coat. The upper hair is straight and thick. The hair on the head, limbs and ears is short, and the hair on the shoulders and buttocks is longer than the hair on other parts of the body. The coat on the tail is longer and thicker.