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Recognised as a "Natural Monument" in Japan and hailed in America and England as a dignified and courageous guard dog and companion, the Akita has fascinated man for thousands of years. The largest of the Japanese spitz breeds, the Akita is a strong-minded, strong-bodied canine with a naturally dominant air and an aloofness that is all his own. For the right owner and family, the Akita offers rewards beyond expectations, as he enlightens, entertains and protects the humans he so devotedly adores. Written by the top two Akita experts in the Western world, Barbara "BJ" Andrews of the O'BJ Kennels in North Carolina and Meg Purnell-Carpenter of the Overhill Kennels in Bristol, England, this book offers Aita owners decades of experience in the breed that cannot be matched. Both Mrs Andrews and Mrs Carpenter have bred, raised and shown champions and are counted among the most respected professionals in the international dog fancy. Illustrated with over 135 photographs, this book provides fascinating information about the breed's origins in Japan, its importation to the US and UK, the breed's character and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, obedience training and housebreaking and care.
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Recognised as a ‘Natural Monument’ in Japan and hailed in America and the UK as a dignified and courageous companion and guard dog, the Akita has fascinated man for thousands of years. The largest of the Japanese spitz breeds, the Akita is a strong-minded, strong-bodied canine with a naturally dominant air and an aloofness that is all its own. For the right owner and family, the Akita offers rewards beyond expectations, as he enlightens, entertains and protects the humans he so devotedly loves. Written by the top two Akita experts in the Western world, Barbara ‘BJ’ Andrews of the O’BJ kennels in the United Stated and Meg Purnell-Carpenter of the Overhill kennels in the UK, this book offers new owners decades of experience in the Akita breed that cannot be matched. Both Mrs Andrews and Mrs Carpenter have bred, raised and shown champions and are counted among the most respected professionals in the international dog fancy. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Akita’s ancestry in Japan, its importation to the US and UK, the breed character and standard, as well as proper selection, feeding, basic obedience and house-training and preventative health care. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, general safety and preventing potential puppy problems, the importance of socialization and vital health considerations for the Akita. In addition to an authoritative, lively text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with an Akita. Topics discussed include: History of the Akita; Characteristics of the Akita; The Akita Breed Standard; The Akita puppy; Everyday care of the Akita; Training your Akita; Health care of your Akita; Your senior Akita; Showing your Akita. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Recognised as a "Natural Monument" in Japan and hailed in America and England as a dignified and courageous guard dog and companion, the Akita has fascinated man for thousands of years. The largest of the Japanese spitz breeds, the Akita is a strong-minded, strong-bodied canine with a naturally dominant air and an aloofness that is all his own. For the right owner and family, the Akita offers rewards beyond expectations, as he enlightens, entertains and protects the humans he so devotedly adores. Written by the top two Akita experts in the Western world, Barbara "BJ" Andrews of the O'BJ Kennels in North Carolina and Meg Purnell-Carpenter of the Overhill Kennels in Bristol, England, this book offers Aita owners decades of experience in the breed that cannot be matched. Both Mrs Andrews and Mrs Carpenter have bred, raised and shown champions and are counted among the most respected professionals in the international dog fancy. Illustrated with over 135 photographs, this book provides fascinating information about the breed's origins in Japan, its importation to the US and UK, the breed's character and standard, as well as puppy selection, feeding, obedience training and housebreaking and care.
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Recognised as a ‘Natural Monument’ in Japan and hailed in America and the UK as a dignified and courageous companion and guard dog, the Akita has fascinated man for thousands of years. The largest of the Japanese spitz breeds, the Akita is a strong-minded, strong-bodied canine with a naturally dominant air and an aloofness that is all its own. For the right owner and family, the Akita offers rewards beyond expectations, as he enlightens, entertains and protects the humans he so devotedly loves. Written by the top two Akita experts in the Western world, Barbara ‘BJ’ Andrews of the O’BJ kennels in the United Stated and Meg Purnell-Carpenter of the Overhill kennels in the UK, this book offers new owners decades of experience in the Akita breed that cannot be matched. Both Mrs Andrews and Mrs Carpenter have bred, raised and shown champions and are counted among the most respected professionals in the international dog fancy. This book provides the much-needed factual information about the Akita’s ancestry in Japan, its importation to the US and UK, the breed character and standard, as well as proper selection, feeding, basic obedience and house-training and preventative health care. The new owner will welcome advice about puppy-proofing the home, general safety and preventing potential puppy problems, the importance of socialization and vital health considerations for the Akita. In addition to an authoritative, lively text, this book presents over 135 photographs in full colour, which prove to be as informative as they are attractive. Helpful hints and important information are highlighted to provide easy access to everything the reader needs to know about life with an Akita. Topics discussed include: History of the Akita; Characteristics of the Akita; The Akita Breed Standard; The Akita puppy; Everyday care of the Akita; Training your Akita; Health care of your Akita; Your senior Akita; Showing your Akita. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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As is so with many of the old wolf-spitz breeds, the origin of the Akita is a puzzle. Read the first page
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As is so with many of the old wolf-spitz breeds, the origin of the Akita is a puzzle. Read the first page
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