We are captivated by the Primal Essence of the Japanese Akita & also the close DNA relatedness to the Wolf, an animal that has always intrigued us. We aim through love, nutrition, natural medicines & methods to maintain this 'Primal Spirit', the strength & soul of their true constitution. Early 2013 our family welcomed 9 week old D'Artagnan- aka FireandMist Valour of the Sun. He is Australia's ver
y 1st born Japanese Akita puppy, born & registered since the breed gained its own recognition from the American Akita. Our love for this amazing and noble breed led us to become registered breeders with Dogs QLD & ANKC (Prefix PrimalSpirit). As a family we hope to share & bring the soulful love & joy, of the Treasured Japanese Akita Inu into more Aussie family homes, and to also establish this relatively new breed in Oz, by importing quality new bloodlines. Step in Misaki....
In December 2014, after the long long wait & process of importing, we welcomed 'Misaki' - aka A'Eien no Ai Misaki Go Sakura No Sono from Poland. (Eternal love beautiful bloom/young cherry blossom) -Also D'Artagnan's 'bride to be' & representing 'Our Love'
And so the magical journey begins...
The Japanese Akita Inu summarised in few ancient proverbs -
“Fierce as a Samurai, gentle as a kitten”
“Gentle when stroked, fierce when provoked”
“Tender in heart and strong in strength”
The amazing history and the Breed Standard as per the Australian Kennel Club - http://ankc.org.au/Breed/Detail/80
Summary-
Akita (Japanese)
A breed standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament, and appearance of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function with soundness essential. Breeders and judges should at all times be mindful of features which could be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed. Last updated: 07 Feb 2013 Dog
Group:
Group 6 (Utility)
History:
ORIGIN : Japan. DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE ORIGINAL VALID STANDARD : 13.03.2001. UTILIZATION : Companion dog. CLASSIFICATION F.C.I. : Group 5: Spitz and primitive type. Section 5: Asian Spitz and related breeds. Without working trial. Originally Japanese dogs were small to medium in size and no large breeds existed. Since 1603 in the Akita region, Akita Matagis (medium-sized bear-hunting dogs) were used as fighting dogs. From 1868 Akita Matagis were crossed with Tosas and Mastiffs. Consequently, the size of this breed increased but characteristics associated with Spitz type were lost. In 1908 dog fighting was prohibited, but this breed was nevertheless preserved and improved as a large Japanese breed. As a result, nine superior examples of this breed were designated as « Natural Monuments » in 1931. During World War II (1939-1945), it was common to use dogs as a source of fur for military garments. The police ordered the capture and confiscation of all dogs other than German Shepherd Dogs used for military purposes. Some fanciers tried to circumvent the order by crossbreeding their dogs with German Shepherd Dogs. When World War II ended, Akitas had been drastically reduced in number and existed as three distinct types; 1) Matagi Akitas, 2) fighting Akitas, and 3) Shepherd Akitas. This created a very confusing situation in the breed. During the restoration process of the pure breed after the war., Kongo-go, a dog of the Dewa line, which exhibited characteristics of the Mastiff and German Shepherd. However, sensible learned fanciers did not approve of this type as a proper Japanese breed, so they made efforts to eliminate the strain old foreign breeds by crossbreeding with Matagi Akitas for the purpose of restoring the original pure breed. They succeeded in stabilizing the pure strain of large sized breed as known today. General Appearance:
Large-sized dog, sturdily built, well balanced and with much substance ; secondary s*x characteristics strongly marked, with high nobility and dignity in modesty ; constitution tough. Important Proportions:
The ratio of height at withers to length of body ( from the point of the shoulders to the point of the buttock) is 10 : 11, but the body is slightly longer in bi***es than in dogs. Characteristics:
Not detailed. Temperament:
The temperament is composed, faithful, docile and receptive. Head And Skull:
Cranial Region:
Skull : The size is in proportion to the body. The forehead is broad, with distinct furrow. Stop : Defined. Facial Region:
Nose : Large and black. Slight and diffuse lack of pigment accepted in white dogs only, but black is always preferred. Muzzle : Moderately long and strong with broad base, tapering but not pointed. Nasal bridge straight. Lips : Tight. Cheeks : Moderately developed. Eyes:
Relatively small, almost triangular in shape due to the rising of the outer eye corner, set moderately apart, dark brown : the darker, the better. Ears:
Relatively small, thick, triangular, slightly rounded at tips, set moderately apart, pricked and inclining forward. Mouth:
Jaws/Teeth : Teeth strong with scissor bite. Neck:
Thick and muscular, without dewlap, in balance with head. Forequarters:
Shoulders : Moderately sloping and developed. Elbows : Tight. Forearms : Straight and heavy-boned. Body:
Back : Straight and strong. Loin : Broad and muscular. Chest : Deep, forechest well developed, ribs moderately well sprung. Belly : Well drawn up. Hindquarters:
Well developed, strong and moderately angulated. Feet:
Thick, round, arched and tight. Tail:
Set on high, thick, carried vigorously curled over back ; the tip nearly reaching hocks when let down. Gait/Movement:
Resilient and powerful movement. Coat:
Hair: Outer coat harsh and straight, undercoat soft and dense ; the withers and the rump are covered with slightly longer hair ; the hair on tail is longer than on the rest of the body. Colour:
Red fawn, sesame (red fawn hairs with black tips), brindle and white. All the above mentioned colours except white must have « urajiro ». (Urajiro = whitish coat on the sides of the muzzle, on the cheeks, on the underside of jaw, neck, chest, body and tail and on the inside of the legs). Sizes:
Height at the withers:
Dogs : 67 cm,
Bi***es : 61 cm.
**There is a tolerance of 3 cm more or less. Faults:
Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog.
• Bitchy dogs / doggy bi***es.
• Undershot or overshot mouth.
• Missing teeth.
• Blue or black spotted tongue.
• Iris light in colour.
• Short tail.
• Shyness. ELIMINATING FAULTS:
• Aggresive or overly shy.
• Ears not pricked.
• Hanging tail.
• Long hair (shaggy).
• Black mask.
• Markings on white ground. Any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities shall be disqualified.
