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Akita
Dignified, loyal, reserved with strangers
Also known as: akita inu, american akita
- Adult weight
- 32–59 kg
- Life expectancy
- 10–13 years
- Size
- Large
- Exercise
- Moderate
- Origin
- Japan
- Group
- Spitz / Working
Reference update: · Not veterinary-reviewedCompare weight & lifespan with the American Kennel Club breed profile ↗
Health topics to discuss with your vet
- ●Hip dysplasiaBreed-specific association not yet verified. General condition reference: OFA – Hip dysplasia ↗
- ●Autoimmune disease (uveodermatologic syndrome)Breed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●HypothyroidismBreed-specific association not yet verified.
- ●Higher sensitivity to onion & garlicBreed-specific association not yet verified.
Not a diagnosis or a complete risk list. A general condition reference explains a disease but does not establish increased risk in this breed or group. Unsourced associations still need verification.
Care tips
- ✓Early socialisation with other dogs
- ✓Strictly avoid onion/garlic foods
Calculators for your Akita
Sources & review
Reference update 25 October 2026; not an independent veterinary review. Direct breed evidence is identified above. General directories below do not verify every listed health association.
- Official breed profile – Akita ↗
- OFA – Hip dysplasia ↗
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) – Breed nomenclature ↗
- The Kennel Club (UK) – Breeds A to Z ↗
- American Kennel Club – Dog breeds ↗
- UFAW – Genetic welfare problems of companion animals ↗
- Orthopedic Foundation for Animals – Health screening ↗
Weight and lifespan are typical ranges for healthy adults from breed standards and veterinary references; individuals vary. Not veterinary advice.