Akitas are large, powerful dogs with much substance & dignity.

Their proud head carriage & stance is enhanced by their small ears & dark eyes. They make a striking picture with their thick, plush coats, the colours of which are brilliant & clear. Their well-muscled limbs ensures that their movement is vigorous & resilient.

The head should be long & flat with a well defined stop & broad forehead. Jaws should be strong with a complete scissor bite. The eyes are relatively small, almond shaped & dark brown in colour. The ears, again are small, thick & triangular carried forward over the eyes, firmly erect & slightly rounded at the tips. The neck should be thick & muscular & relatively short with a pronounced crest blending into the back of the skull.