Where Does The Name Akita Come From?
Before Akitas had an “official” breed name they were referred to simply as “snow country dogs.” The breed originated from the snowy, rural, mountainous region of Japan, Akita and Odate , where they were used to hunt boar, elk, and the small Yezo bear. What kind of name is Akita? Akita (written: 秋田 lit. ” … Read more