General Appearance and Coat- Its double coat consists of a
dense undercoat and Straight, harsh, out coat standing off from the
Body, about 2 inches or less in length, provides Ample insulation
from water and weather
Head and Neck- Stop well defined, eyes small and triangular,
head forms a blunt triangle viewed from above, ears erect and small;
set follows the angle of the neck, skull flat
Front Quarters- Cat feet
Hind Quarters- Level back, Tail curled, large, full set high
and carried over Back or dipping below level of back
Special Characteristics- Any color, including white, pinto,
and brindle
Disqualifications- butterfly nose or total Lack of
pigmentation on nose (liver is permitted on white Akita’s)drop or
broken ears; noticeably undershot or overshot; sickle or uncurled
tail; Males under 25", females under 23"
Temperament- Akita is bold, independent, stubborn, and
tenacious