The Japanese Akita Inu, also known as Great Japanese Dog, Akita-ken, is a Spitz type dog that originated in the northernmost mountainous regions of mainland Japan. In fact, there are two types, the American Akita and the Japanese Akita Inu, with the dogs being distinguished by their coat colour. Both are powerful, large dogs that have a large presence everywhere.
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Meet Xena, our beautiful all-white female Japanese Akita Inu. Xena is genuinely one of the calmest, most gentle and well-behaved dogs you could ever meet. She has an incredibly peaceful and relaxed t
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A loving and loyal dog who I feel deserves more from life. Because of my worsening health conditions I can no longer walk him and give him the attention he deserves. He is a wonderful, beautiful boy,