Day Dream Akitas Long Coats

Akita Inu Long Hair. Long Haired Akita Puppy HAIRSXA The long coated Akita sheds exactly like the short coated Akita and they blow (molt) their coat once or twice a year with little shedding in-between the coat blows Unlike standard Akitas that look fox-like, long coat Akitas look like cuddly teddy bears

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Why are long-haired Akitas born? Eventually, long-haired Akitas can also be born from a litter of two short-haired parents Unlike standard Akitas that look fox-like, long coat Akitas look like cuddly teddy bears

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Long coat Akitas may result from a recessive gene anomaly, although their "imperfection" is today considered a cute factor The long hair provides the Akita inu with protection. Because long coated Akita Inus are caused by a recessive gene, an occasional long coat Akita Inu will pop up in litters - especially when the breeder does not perform genetic testing to test for the long haired allele

Akita Inu long haired Stock Photo Alamy. This coat requires regular brushing to keep it free They are known for their loyalty, courage, and strength.

Pin on Long haired Akita. The long-haired Akita Inu is a variant of the breed that has a thick, double-layered coat that provides insulation against cold weather In short, a Long Coat Akita is an American Akita or Japanese Akita Inu with an extra long outer fur coat, due to a recessive gene acquired into the Akita line when Akitas were mixed with the Karafuto-Ken dog also known as the Sakhalin Husky