History of the breed. 10 interesting facts

History of the breed. 10 interesting facts

Akita is one of the seven breeds recognized by the national authorities in their fatherland in Japan. Developed as an all-around friendly dog ​​in the rugged mountains of Western Japan, this breed is excellent for its goodness and good nature, good agility and listening ability.

Akita also has spiritual significance. In Japan, they are respected not just as pets, but as loyal companions, home guards and a symbol of good health. When a child is popular, the proud family proudly takes a small statue of Akiti as a gift, which symbolizes health, happiness and long life. If a person is ill, then friends send the small figure of Akita to find out what they need to wear in the best possible way.

It is important to note that Helen Keller, an American writer, lecturer and political activist, brought the first act to America from Japan in 1937.

The Akita Club of America (ACA) was founded in 1956. The breed was admitted to the stud book of the American Kennel Club in 1972 and to regular show class identification of the Work Group (In the USA and Canada, Akita is a member Work group) from the 4th quarter of 1973 Roku.

• PRE-HISTORIC JAPAN - During excavations of plots of the Joman Period (close to 10,000 years ago) They discovered the remains of these dogs, which are very similar to those found among the rich people of the Arctic, as well as Korea, China, Japan, Indonesia and Australia.
• ANOTHER WORLD'S WAR - Promoting the lives of great dogs in the country, which is in the midst of war, has turned out to be practically impossible. Not only was the hedgehog trimmed, but the dog’s hair was vikorized to insulate the woolen jacket. The dogs that lived, or worked in the police, or were loved by the rulers, What was simpler in rural locality.
• AKITA IN AMERICA - After the war, this breed gained respect and won the hearts of rich American military personnel. That's why the Swede has been involved in "artisanal" (illegal) breeding, and is pleased to drink on domestic breeds of the Akita breed.Akitas benefited from their intelligence and ability to adapt to different situations.
• AKC RECOGNIZED - Fueled by a strong interest in the breed, various breed clubs have emerged. The AKC accepted the new breed into Miscellaneous in 1956, but superchicks between groups of Vlasniks required a new registration. In 1955, Mr. M.K. Spelmeyer was born into the American Akita Dog Association of America.
• MIDDLE ROCKS IN JAPAN - After the war, Japanese breeders wanted to root in the breed any signs that they respected the legacy of war breeding. I guess two lines became most prominent in post-war Japan. Tse Kongo-Go (Kongo-Go) and Goromaru-Go (Goromaru-Go).
• JAPANESE/AMERICAN AKITA — Problems between the so-called American type of akita and the “Japanese” akita first appeared in the countries of Europe, New and Central America, where the akita is exhibited at exhibitions held by the International Other Federation (FCI).