Male and female, the body length is greater than the height, and the ratio of height to length is 100: 1 10. Women are slightly longer than men, but men are 66.7 cm (2 feet 2 inches) tall. The allowable range is that the female height is 60.6cm(2 feet), with a difference of 3.03cm( 1 inch).
In addition, the ratio of height to chest depth is about 2: 1.
Akita dogs are divided into Japanese and American, so their bodies are slightly different. Japanese Akita dog has long legs, a slender figure and a two-color coat. American Akita dogs have short and thick legs, and their overall figure is stronger than that of Japanese dogs. The fur is mostly white, black and brown. Eyes are usually black, and a few species are brown and blue.
head
Large, in harmony with the body proportion, no wrinkles when relaxing. The skull between the ears is flat and wide. The chin is square and powerful. Seen from above, the head is an obtuse triangle. The ratio of the distance from the forehead to the nose to the distance from the forehead to the back of the skull is 2:3. The forehead is obvious but not abrupt, and narrow wrinkles extend to the forehead.
Neck, back and trunk
The neck muscles are plump and short, and the closer they are to the shoulders, the wider they are. Akita's neck is strong, thick and strong, and its skin is not slack, and it is also moderate to stand up.
ear
Ears are slightly smaller, thick triangle, slightly forward, ears are upright and tight, and the interval between ears is appropriate.
eye
The eyes are slightly triangular, deep and dark brown, slightly higher than the outer edge, and the distance between the eyes is moderate.
Mouth, nose
Straight nose, full kiss, thick bottom and thin head, nose mirror and tight lips.
tooth
Strong teeth, scissors bite is the best, and horizontal bite is also acceptable.
Chest and abdomen
Chest deep ribs developed, chest developed, abdomen properly tightened.
defensive midfielder
The waist is straight and strong.
Projectile front
The forelimb has a proper angle on the scapula, and it is strong and developed. The legs and elbows are solid, the forearms are thick and powerful, the head is slightly inclined, the toes are round and big, and the grip is thick.
Details: Strong shoulders. The forelimb bones are stout and upright when viewed from the front, and the front heel forms an angle of1510 with the vertical. Elbows are turned inward or outward, and shoulders are slack.
Hind legs and buttocks
The hind limbs are developed, strong and powerful, the tread is strong, the hock angle is appropriate, agile, and the toes are thick.
Details: flabby muscles, strong bones and muscular thighs. Knees bent. The hind limbs are long and do not turn inward or abduct. Feet are like cat's feet, with thick meat pads and toes forward.
Degenerate toes (fingers): forelimbs are generally not removed, and hind limbs are generally removed.
tail
The tail is big and plump, and the tail root is high. The rolling strength is slightly longer than the flying joint, and the rolling types are divided into left rolling, right rolling, Taigu rolling and double rolling.
clothing hair
The hair is hard and straight, the lower part is densely covered, the buttocks are slightly longer, and the tail hair is longer than other parts.
Coat color
White, black, red, flax (sesame color), tiger spots.
footwork
Lively and powerful, moderate stride, horizontal hindquarters, forelimbs and hindquarters in a straight line.
trend
Wit, responsible, dignified and brave, aggressive to other dogs.