Akita Inu
Origin: Japan
Height: 23.79 - 27.69 inches (61.0 - 71.0 cm)
Weight: 74.8 - 110.0 pounds (34.0 - 50.0 kg)
Breed history: This breed was created in the XVII-th century for hunting bears in the Akita region in the North-East of Japan. These dogs are considered the national symbol of Japan. They had many uses: for fetching, for company, for security. It's one of the seven breeds proclaimed monuments of nature in Japan.
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