Asian Spitz Breeds
Akita - Chow Chow - Japanese Spitz - Shiba Inu
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AKITA
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The Akita is the largest of the Japanese breeds. In July 1931, the Government of Japan designated the Akita as a national monument and one of Japan's national treasures. The Akita was used to hunt ducks, birds, small furbearing animals, deer, elk, antelope, monkeys, boar and bear. The Akita is a large, powerful dog with a thick double coat and a tail that is curled and carried over the back. The most distinguishing feature of the Akita is their large head, that in combination with the small triangular shaped eyes and small erect ears give the Akita a dignified expression. Today the Akita is most often seen as a loyal companion. The Akita's personality is very intelligent, extremely loyal, and has well developed guarding and protective instincts, making them an excellent guard dog. While they can exhibit aggressive tendencies, these are almost exclusively seen towards other dogs of the same sex. The Akita is very gentle, protective and patient with children.
CHOW CHOW
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The Chow Chow, originally from Northern China, is one of the oldest recognizable dog breeds, dating back more than 2000 years. They were once used for hunting, herding, pulling and protection. Today, they are primarily a companion dog. With a lion-like appearance and regal manner, the Chow is truly one of the most beautiful and impressive breeds of dogs. Very intelligent but has cat-like characteristics in that they do not always have the desire to please like many other breeds, preferring instead to do what suits their particular mood. Dignified, independent, and reserved with affection. The Chow Chow's coat is either rough or smooth. The most common coat is the rough (long-haired) which has a outer coat of long, straight, course guard hairs and a soft, thick undercoat. The smooth variety is a short, dense outer coat with a definite undercoat. One unique characteristic that is found in the breed is a blue-black tongue. Colours - whole coloured black, red, blue, fawn, cream or white, frequently shaded but not patches or parti-coloured (the underpart of tail and back of thighs frequently of a light colour). The most common is red which varies from a light golden to a deep mahogany
JAPANESE SPITZ
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The Japanese Spitz (Nihon Supittsu) is believed to be descended from white German Spitz dogs which were brought to Japan during the 1920s. Eventually, cross-breeding produced the breed as it is known today and the breed standard was established by the Japan Kennel Club in 1948. The Japanese Spitz is a small to medium dog with a profuse pure white coat, dark eyes and lips. Typical of the Spitz breeds, they have a tail curled over the back and erect ears. They are alert, intelligent, active and friendly in nature. Bred specifically as a companion dog, the Japanese Spitz enjoys spending time with their family and is not a dog to be left alone for extended periods of time.
SHIBA INU
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The Shiba Inu is the smallest and oldest of the Japanese breeds. (The name means "small dog" in Japanese.) Originally used to hunt large game. They are considered the most popular companion dog in Japan. The Shiba is a friendly, outgoing companion and excellent watchdog. They are cunning, bold and have an independent nature. May be reserved toward strangers but are loyal and affectionate to their family. An active and agile dog, the Shiba is seen participating in several dog sports and activities including agility and obedience. They have a stiff, straight, harsh and short outer-coat with a thick and soft undercoat and can be seen in a variety of colours including: Red, black and tan, sesame, black sesame, red sesame..
Definition of the colour sesame:
Sesame Equal mixture of white and black hairs.
Black sesame More black than white hairs.
Red sesame Ground colour of hair red, with mixture of black hairs.
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