Thursday, June 11, 2009

Akita Inu

japanese akita inu and shiba inu
Akita Inu by Päivi Reijonen's

The Akita Inu (秋田犬?) is a breed of large dog originating in Japan, named for Akita Prefecture, where it is thought to have originated. It is sometimes called the Akita-ken based on the Sino-Japanese reading of the same kanji. It is a separate breed from the American Akita, and is quite uncommon in many countries.

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