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Akita definitions

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Merriam Webster's

I. noun Etymology: from Akita, Japan Date: 1928 any of a breed of large muscular dogs of Japanese origin II. geographical name city & port Japan in N Honshu on Sea of Japan population 302,359

Britannica Concise

Breed of working dog that originated in the mountains of N Japan. In 1931 the Japanese government designated the breed as a national treasure. It is a powerful, muscular dog with a broad head, erect pointed ears, and a large curved tail carried over the back or curled against the flank. Colors and markings vary, incl. all-white, brindle, and pinto. All but the white akitas bear a distinct mask (dark area around the muzzle). Males stand 26-28 in. (66-71 cm) high, females 24-26 in. (60-66 cm).