The Akita is one of seven breeds designated as a national monument in his native country of Japan. In July 1931, the government of Japan designated the Akita breed as a national monument and as one of Japan’s national treasures.
The Akita is a powerfully built dog originally developed to hunt bears in Japan. The Japanese now use the Akita as a guard dog and police dog.
The Akita Club of America was founded in 1956.
Siberian Husky Did You Know?
Sibes originated by the Chukchi people of northeastern Asia as an endurance sled dog, capable of traveling long distances at moderate speed, carrying a light load in low temperatures with a minimum expenditure of energy.
The first team of Siberian Huskies made its appearance in the All Alaska Sweepstakes Race of 1909.
In 1910, a team of Sibes driven by John “Iron Man” Johnson won the grueling 400-mile race, and for the rest of the decade, the breed (particularly those bred and raced by Leonhard Seppala) captured most of the racing titles in Alaska.
