Akita

The Akita is a bold and willful dog, naturally wary of strangers but extremely loyal to their family. They are alert, intelligent, and courageous. They tend to be aggressive toward other dogs, especially those of the same gender. ... With family, the Akita is affectionate and playful.Akitas are a wolf-like breed. Akita attacks have mostly occurred in home situations. There have been 70 attacks, eight deaths and 52 maimings, according to the report covering the period between 1982 and 2014Akitas do like to cuddle. ... The Akita breed is renown for being loyal, friendly, and affectionate with their owners and those with whom they can trust. Although not every Akita will come over and beg to be cuddled, most of them love nothing more than the close contact that cuddling with their owner brings.

Lifespan: 10 – 15 years

Height: Male: 64 – 70 cm (Adult, At the withers, Japanese Akita), Female: 58 – 64 cm (Adult, At the withers, Japanese Akita) Mass: Male: 32 – 39 kg (Adult, Japanese Akita), Female: 23 – 29 kg (Adult, Japanese Akita)