One of his most attractive feature is his remarkable color – from white through multicolored and striped to grey. Whatever color it is, his coat is always dense, soft and shiny. Such a coat should be groomed thoroughly.
The Akita has a lot of features that are typical for Spitzes: pointed upright ears, a wedge-shaped muzzle, a solid strong body and a curled tail. But no Spitz can ever be so striking. Akita is a very muscular dog and he needs much exercise. He also needs to be controlled, as he is a bright dog and likes to be the leader. He eats much, but isn’t greedy. This dog isn’t good for a family. If you would like to get a dog of this sort, it is better not to ask “Would this dog be good for me?” but rather “Would I be good for this dog?”