Akita
AKC Ranking: 49
FAMILY: spitz, Northern (hunting)
AREA OF ORIGIN: Japan
DATE OF ORIGIN: 1600s
ORIGINAL FUNCTION: large game hunting, dog fighting
TODAY’S FUNCTION: security
AVERAGE SIZE OF MALE Height: 25-28 Weight: 85-130
AVERAGE SIZE OF FEMALE Height: 23-26 Weight: 65-110
