
Akita Dog Breed information
Akita breed, as evident by the name, is a breed that has originated from the Southeast Asian country of Japan. These large and powerful dogs have an intimidating presence, which makes them suitable for guard duties, which is precisely the reason behind their breeding. In feudal Japan, the Akita dog breed was used for guarding royalty, nobility, and other high-standing folks. They were also quite successful in hunting as well. Now, Akita Dogs are primarily used as guard dogs and quite successfully as well.