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Valmistaudu Akitaan.

Arvokas, hiljainen ja syvästi uskollinen omalle kodilleen. Akita ei ole sosiaalisesti helppo ja antaa vähän tilaa satunnaiselle käsittelylle.

Kaikki alla tuleva perustuu tämän rodun omiin ominaisuuksiin kirjastossamme — mitä se pyytää sinulta viikko toisensa jälkeen, mukaan lukien asiat, joita ihmiset toivoisivat tienneensä etukäteen.

Akita

Mitä tämä koira pyytää sinulta

Rehellisesti, viikko toisensa jälkeen.

  • Activity

    One to two hours, every day

    Many dogs of this type settle far better in the house when the walking is regular rather than occasional. Build any distance up slowly, especially with a young or older dog.

  • Training

    Learns steadily

    Independent thinkers aren't being difficult — they simply need a better reason. Keep sessions short and worth their while.

  • Food

    A large daily amount

    Weigh meals rather than guessing, and count treats as food. My Dog can work out a starting portion once you know their weight.

  • Grooming

    An occasional brush

    Easy-going coats still need nails, ears and teeth looking after — that part is the same for every dog.

  • Shedding

    Sheds heavily, all year

    Lower-shedding breeds are sometimes easier for people with allergies, but no dog is completely allergy-free and reactions vary from person to person.

  • Dental

    Part of the weekly routine

    Brushing a few times a week, started early, saves a great deal of money and discomfort later on.

  • Weight

    Keep an eye as they mature

    You should be able to feel the ribs easily without pressing. Weight creeps on slowly — a monthly note in My Dog catches it early.

  • Mental stimulation

    Needs something to do

    A sniffy walk, a chew and a bit of training is usually enough to keep this kind of dog settled.

  • Home

    Happier with more space and daily outdoor time

    What matters most is the walking near your door and the hours you keep, not the number of rooms.

  • Time alone

    Copes well with a normal working morning

    There's no single maximum that fits every dog. Age, training and temperament all change the answer — and being alone is a skill you teach gradually.

  • Social life

    Takes a while to warm up

    Early, calm, positive introductions to people, dogs, traffic and handling shape this more than the breed does.

  • Health to read up on

    Typically lives 10–13 years

    Every breed has conditions that appear more often than average. Ask a breeder which tests they do and why, or ask a rescue what's known. Your vet is the right person for anything specific.

Raha

Mitä Akita yleensä maksaa

€1,600–€2,700

Vuodessa, kun koira on asettunut arkeen — ruoka, vakuutus, rutiinieläinlääkärikäynnit ja hoito. Tarkoituksella laaja: hinnat vaihtelevat valtavasti maan ja kaupungin mukaan, eikä tämä ole tarjous.

Ennen kuin sanot kyllä

Tapaa koira useammin kuin kerran, jos suinkin voit, tavallisena päivänä erikoisen sijaan. Kysy, millainen se on kello kuusi aamulla ja kello kymmenen illalla. Rehellinen vastaus siihen kysymykseen kertoo sinulle enemmän kuin mikään rotukuvaus, tämä mukaan lukien.