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Long coated Akita

Some Akitas may carry a recessive gene that may produce a “Longcoat”. In order to produce a Longcoated Akita, both the Sire and the Dam must carry this recessive gene.When this recessive gene is carried by both parents then a puppy with a lush long undercoat may make its way into the litter of puppies. Longcoats are easy to pick out as they grow. As a tiny puppy a longcoat can be noticed for its feathering around the ears and eyes. Its coat may appear different in texture as well look very thick and plush in comparison to its littermates.

Longcoat Akitas have a reputation for having excellent temperments, they are known for being more laid back than a short coated Akita. Unfortunatley their beauty is not highly looked upon in the show ring. A longcoat Akita is know to be a fault in the show ring, therefore is not to be bred from and are usually found in loving homes on a pet only basis. You will find the texture of a longcoat Akita, often softer and silkier than a shortercoat.

Compared to many medium to longcoated breeds, Akitas are a pleasue to groom. Their resilient, odorless coats require no special trimming, and a regular brushing with an under rake is all that is necessary to keep them naturally beautiful. Long-coated Akitas need more regular brushing to keep mats at a minimum. Mats tend to form in the soft fur around the ears. 

It has been said that Long-coated Akitas have the best structure under all that fur.    They are almost always the largest in a litter with the best conformation to the Standard. It is one reason why it is sad to say they are not allowed to be shown.

Although not welcome in the Showring a Longcoat Akita makes a wonderful companion for any home. Not only are they the most beautiful things you have ever seen but their temperaments are a bonus. Many who have owned a Longcoat would never own anything but a longcoat!