Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Russia Group: Sighthound Height: males 28 in. min., females 26 in. min. Weight: males 75-105 lbs., females 55-85 lbs. Life span: 10-12 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: with gentle children, supervise due to size Good with other pets: yes with dogs, may chase other pets What is the origin […]
Some musculoskeletal disorders are genetic, some occur through injury, while others usually appear in older pets. You will find more in-depth descriptions of these disorders in the index. Hip Dysplasia is the malformation of the hip joint. It occurs mainly in large breed dogs and is usually genetic. Arthritis is inflammation of the joints. It […]
History The Akita Inu is one of the largest of the Japanese dog breeds. Akitas evolved in the mountainous regions of the Akita Prefecture. However, over time the Akitas were mixed with various other dog breeds such as the Tosa. Centuries ago, the Akita was owned only by the Shogun. The dog was used to […]
