Like many of the japanese breeds, brilliant and clear coat colours are much valued. Heart of texas akita club pledges thousands of dollars each yr to help those akitas. Friends of akitas trust uk foa trust uk is a national akita rescue and rehoming organisation, formed to help akitas in need. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge. But last year this same dog killed another neighbors puppy when it wandered out of its yard and into the akitas yard. The akita club of america is a member of the american kennel club and, as such, is the only national akita breed club which is recognized and sanctioned by the akc. Breeder locator listing julie dunford, aca breeder referral program chairperson email. All members of the arw work for the charity on a completely voluntary basis. As of 20, the united kennel club ukc in the us has a japanese akita breed as well.
We work quickly and efficiently, securing safety for dogs that come to our attention. The amazing and true story of hachiko the dog nerd nomads. Second, a straw poll to consider a split of the breed in the us was not passed by the membership of the akita club of america. The akita is a large breed of dog originating from the mountainous regions of northern japan. The akita association of ireland breed club show was held on sunday 19 october 2014 thank you mr ross delmar our judge and thanks to our sponsor petsolutions uk eire and of course to all the people who help on the day and all that came along to make the day a great success. Our objective is to help, rescue where necessary, rehabilitate and rehome any akita which needs it, through assessing both dog and potential owners, to ensure. It sits below the hokkaido island region and comprises of six prefectures. Back to a breeds akita gallery akita internationally dog club search for akita. This breed does not have a sponsoer, click here to find out more about appearing here clubs. In 2005 the japanese akita inu was determined as a separate breed from the akita by the uk kennel club. Provides club information, member facts, akita details, events, activities, memorials, specialty, trophies, shows, links. Akita forum for chat, discussions, photos and more. The akitas quarry included elk, antelope, boar, and the 800pound yezo bear. View akitas available for adoption news and events rainbow bridge memorial walk 2018.
Kennel club recognized the akita in 1973, and sadly, the akita has now become the fad dog. Indicates a club with a kennel club accredited instructor an instructor who has been rigorously assessed against a robust standard set by the kennel club. Aafco active adult adverse akita akita club akita puppy animal studies antibodies antigen antioxidant autoimmune diseases bacteria bitch blood cells body bone breed breeders calcium cancer canine capsules carcinogen carprofen cause chemicals chromosome clinical color contain daily damage diet digestive dioxin disorders dog foods dogs dose. A research program done in england a few years ago brought to light. There seem to many factors that affect this kind of result, e. Generations of selective breeding produced the akita, a powerful hunter with a strong work ethic and stout heart who worked in packs on such big game as wild boar, deer, and the fearsome yezo bear. Nippon inu club netherlands, breedclub for japanese akita, american akita, kishu and shiba. The name utility essentially means fitness for a purpose and this group consists of an extremely mixed and varied bunch, most breeds having been selectively bred to perform a specific function not included in the sporting and working categories. There is even an akita dog museum in japan, which honors the. The akita developed in the akita prefecture, the northernmost region of the island of honshu. The akita club of america is a member of the american kennel club and, as such, is the only national akita breed club which is recognized. Prospective akita owners are given the wrong information and it is left to established breeders to pick up the pieces or this beautiful breed end up in rescue. In the united kingdom, if your kc pedigree says japanese akita inu, then you know you have a japanese akita.
On the list is the old english sheepdog, which the kennel club warned could be at risk of extinction if its numbers dont increase. Recognized by the american kennel club in 1955, it was placed in the. Akita club the netherlands club netherlands, official fciclub in holland. The japanese akitainu is a large, sturdily built dog but not as heavy as the akita and has more of an oriental expression. The main objectives of the akita club of america are the preservation and protection of the breed and improvement of the character and conformation of the akita as described in the. Japanese akita club of america united kennel club ukc. The japanese akita inu originated in the tohoku area of japan. I also began reading dog world in which i found a breeder, lou and julie hoehn, the owners of goshen akitas. The irs approved and designated acar as a 501c3 in september, 2017 and the organization began operations. The akita club of america rescue has existed as a fundraising committee of the akita club of america for many years. This is the most northerly region of mainland japan, adjoining the chubu and kanto regions.
Akita club of wales the japanese akitainu club uk proposed for more information on contacting these uk breed clubs see the uk kennel club. In england, the japanese akitainu was separated from the akita, by the kennel clubuk, in 2006. However at this time the american kennel club and the japanese kennel club could not agree on a common pedigree, consequently resulting in no new blood lines being introduced from japan. Experienced akita owners are an important reservoir of information for all things akita.
The quest for the highest mileage a2 and the 200k club. We have made the heart breaking decision to rehome our gorgeous boy, absolutely no fault of his own. The japanese akita club of america, or jaca, was officially formed in 1997. Get involved contacting lawmakers dog owner rights partners position. Potential dog owners should be aware that, at present, the application of various health screening results to breeding. Discussion in dog chat started by luke61188, nov 11, 2011. But i dont know if you have a club for japanese breed in the usa, if you have, im interessed to know and why not. Hachiko, or hachi which became his nickname, and his new owner soon became best friends. The akita inu club provides many areas of interest including.
Regional clubs offer puppy fun matches, obedience trials, and specialty. My parents neighbor got one a few years ago and its a beautiful dog. Operating for over 20 years, akita has built up an envied track record of providing professional it solutions to hundreds of. We are a nationwide club that advocates for the breed, sponsors shows, supports rescues, shares information about breed health and educates the public. At the time i could only find, the complete akita linderman, joan m. The sturdy akita, a much favored breed in his native japan, is a loyal and affectionate family dog that thrives on companionship with humans. In 2017, it reorganized as a separate notforprofit organization, now known as acar. If you live in an fci country, the japanese akita is known as akita, but a few countries may list it as akita inu. All exhibitors must be familiar with kennel club regulation f annex b regulations for the preparation of dogs for exhibition. My bf is a farmer and someone dumped, what im pretty sure is, an akita puppy. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for free akita puppies uk. Our objective is to help, rescue where necessary, rehabilitate and rehome any akita which needs it, through assessing both dog and potential owners, to ensure a wellmatched and long lasting, happy relationship. Belgian akitaclub club belgium, club for akita, american akita, shiba and all other related japanese breeds.
Camea salomea borecka leigh lancashire current health tests. However, there is still great confusion over the two breeds and they are frequently confused and can be wrongly registered. There are many theories on how the longcoated akita came to be, many believed that in the 1900s the karafuto dog was introduced into the akita bloodline. Dog book akita by t f h publicationnylabone get fast s.
Akita information packet akita rescue midatlantic coast. Whatever designersan chooses as the next incarnation, well probably be daft about that too. Hes at my house for the time being for wormings and shots etc im guessing hes about 910 weeks. The preservation and development of japanese dogs pdf. Alaskan malamute x american akita puppies for sale currently have 2 still available out of 9 both girls. The aca or its officers do not recommend, guarantee, endorse, nor rate breeders, their kennels, or their stock. Breed clubs and societies take the welfare of their breeds very seriously and work. Assured breeders for japanese akita inu akita club of america. The japanese akitainu club is the kennel club recognised breed club for the japanese akitainu in great britain. This group consists of miscellaneous breeds of dog mainly of a nonsporting origin, including the bulldog, dalmatian, akita and poodle. Not just the original r and ru models, but the whole cc family. Our members in different regions often get together to go on outings, hold picnics or appear at events to introduce. Japanese akita inu dogs and puppies for stud uk find. Exup its a love thing were a bit daft about exups here.
The only way concerned owners could save their beloved akitas was to turn them loose. The arw now has reps and coordinators working across the country, advising owners, rescuing, rehoming and retraining akitas. Across the country, every day there are akitas in need. There are no kennel club assured breeder requirements in place for the japanese akita inu, but all prospective owners should ensure that parent dogs have. Top uk show kennel we have been showing under the travistock affix since 1991. If youd like to make a donation to heart of texas akita club ear marked for rescue donations, please use the following paypal button. Hes maybe about 11 inches at the shoulders and only weighs maybe 12 pounds. In france we have an official club for japanese breed including akita inu. The karafuto was a spitz type hunting dog, with small pointed triangular ears, hair was long, fine and thick with a very dense undercoat. The japanese akita inu is independent, stubborn and. Akita is a leading it company, providing business it support and managed it services to organisations across kent, london and the south east.
The akita is known in some countries as the great japanese dog. Join thousands of other pet owners and pet lovers on the uks most popular and friendly pet community and discussion forum. Japanese akita inu dog breed information noahs dogs. As the breed grew in popularity the akita club of american was established in1956 and the american kennel club accepted the breed in october 1972. Our dogs are raised in a family atmosphere, they are family members, well taken care of and always pampered by us, accompany us on a daily basis, we love our dogs and we know that every dogs deserves the best family. How to identify a japanese akita jaca japanese akita. All our dogs are our family pets and stay with us till the end of there days once there showing days are over. This book is a brandnew title in barrons extensive line of complete pet owners manuals. In the meantime the japanese akita club of america has been formed and is in the process of seeking recognition through the united kennel club. By proceeding, you consent to our legal notice and acknowledge how we process. Japanese akita inu information the breed club connection. Aomori, iwate, miyagi, fukushima, yamagata and of course akita.
The akita as we see it today was developed in america, becoming stronger in bone and substance and makes an impressive sight. Japanese akita inu clubs the breed club connection. I have gone back to work and he is home alone most of the time and. We have been extremely lucky to have the help and guidance of some of the uks leading akita breeders and exhibitors in the first few vital years. Bred to hunt, guard, and herd, this swift, agile, unswervingly tenacious dog tracked large game and held it at bay until the royal hunters arrived to make the kill. Enter your email address to receive alerts when we have new listings available for japanese akita puppies for sale uk. The akita association is a club for akita enthusiasts. The japanese akita inu club 3rd september 20170926 judge ms tracy morgan rossimon my general observation is that the japanese akita inu is now pretty strong in quality for head characteristics in the uk, but i worry that too little attention is being paid to balance of outline and sound construction. All dogs resident outside of the uk must be issued with a kennel club authority to compete. The aca breeder listing service is provided as a courtesy to its members and potential buyers. They advise current and soontobe pet owners on the care of dogs and cats of virtually all recognized breeds, as well as on birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish. This means that we will have to live with this dilemma for a few more years.
352 1633 1516 1029 411 1131 427 1228 926 1433 157 1674 1094 484 824 757 91 519 276 1681 1533 1573 481 1376 497 1400 518 1377 1169 931 1239 511 1108 319 320 354 106 1233 691 553 778 791 120 1456 261 523 1159