Buyer question
How big does an Akita get?
Our Animal Library lists the Akita at large · 70–130 lb (size).
Source: the Akita page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Akita in the Animal Library
The detail
A Japanese breed developed to hunt large game and guard, the Akita is dignified, courageous and intensely loyal to its family. It is aloof with strangers, often intolerant of other dogs, and needs an experienced owner who socializes early.
What to weigh
Akitas are powerful, protective and frequently dog-aggressive, especially with the same sex. They need lifelong socialization and management, and some insurers restrict them.