How to judge the appearance of Akita puppies

Jul 26,2025
4Min
How to judge the appearance of an Akita puppy? The body of an Akita puppy should be strong, slightly square in shape, the head should be narrow and long, the forehead should be flat, and the ears should be upright in the shape of a "V". The eyeballs should be dark or black, the back should be strong and straight, and the neck should be long and slightly arched. The limbs should be strong and powerful, the feet should be rounded, the body hair should be thick and hard, and the incisors should have a scissor bite.

(1) Before purchasing an Akita dog, you should refer to some relevant information to have a preliminary understanding of the dog's physical characteristics and characteristics, so that you can refer to it for inspection when purchasing.

 (2) When purchasing, the most critical point is to choose one with a strong and robust body, well-developed muscles, and a slightly square body shape.

(3) The head should be relatively narrow and long and the forehead should be relatively flat. The ears are "V" shaped and upright, with the ends of the ears slightly tilted forward.

(4) The eyes are of moderate size. It is not suitable to choose those with eyes that are too large or those with protruding eyeballs. The eyeballs should be dark or black.

(5) The back should be strong and straight; the neck should be long and slightly arched.

(6) The limbs should be strong and powerful; the forelimbs should be straight, the hind legs should be slanted, and the Akita dog’s thigh muscles should be plump. The feet should be round and the toes should be like cat-shaped toes.

(7) If the body hair is thick and hard, and the height and weight are within the standard range, it meets the normal requirements of the dog.

(8) If the coat on the body is too short, pure white or has white spots on the body, it is a defective product.

 (9) If the cheeks are excessively expanded, the chest is too wide or too narrow, the tail is low, and the back is not straight, it is not a good breed.

(10) If the upper or lower jaw protrudes forward, the incisors cannot make a scissor bite, and the dog appears timid, it does not meet the standards of this breed of dog.

(11) After making a purchase decision, you must ask the seller for certificates such as the dog’s pedigree certificate, technical information, vaccination certificate, and transfer letter signed by both parties.

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