THE JAPANESE AKITA INU - Difficult & Dangerous or Loyal Guardian? - 秋田犬

The Japanese Akita Inu is the original pure Japanese Akita, revered across Japan for his beauty, loyalty and dignity. He has even been made a ’national monument’ of Japan. Famous for Hachiko, a sad tale of a loyal Akita who waited for his master for 9 years after his death. Today I meet several top show dogs of the old type Japanese Akita, curtesy of Maureen Chapman - a renowned British Akita expert who was one of the first to import these akitas from Japan to the UK and respected for her hard work in improving the breed. Today we discuss everything about the breed - the coat, colours, temperament, training, socialisation, puppy hood, showing and the difference between the Japanese Akita and the American Akita. We also discuss how so many end up in rescues, because people obtain them for their looks rather than understanding how challenging these dogs can be. The Akita can be one of the most difficult breeds to raise correctly but hopefully today with our ultimate Akita guide, we can set you on the right track. Maureen Thompson: Subscribe to Animal Watch: @Animal-Watch Animal Watch Shop: Presented by Anneka Svenska Featuring Maureen Thompson of Tsoyu Akitas Filmed by Ellen Hope Cobb & Dominic Houghton Edited by Ellen Hope Cobb Music by Kevin Macleod Instagram: X: Facebook: TikTok: @annekasvenskaofficial #AnimalWatch This film cannot be duplicated on other YouTube channels or other media platforms without written permission from GreenWorldTV DISCLAIMER: “The primary purpose of ’Animal Watch’ is to inform and educate. ’Animal Watch’ is not responsible and does not independently verify for accuracy all of the claims and opinions expressed in the episodes. Episode content does not constitute generic or specific professional advice, endorsement or services. The views, information, or opinions expressed during [the] Animal Watch episodes are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other individual, agency, organisation or company.“ #japaneseakita #japaneseakitainu #akita #akitainu #akitadog #秋田犬 #秋田