An Akita is quiet, strong, dignified and courageous. He is also loyal and respectful, reserved and noble. He is sensitive and deliberate yet possesses quickness.
The body is well balanced with a sturdy bone structure and well-developed tendons and ligaments, while the skin is free of wrinkles. Differences in sex should be readily apparent through general appearance. In the dog (male) the ratio of height to body length is 100 to 110. The bitch is slightly longer in length. The height of the dog is 26 1/4 inches while the height of the bitch is 23 7/8 inches, plus or minus 1 1/8 inches. The ratio of the height of the depth of the chest is 2 to 1.
HEAD
The skull is large and a little flat at the top. Its forehead is wide without wrinkles but has a definite longitudinal crease. There is a well-proportioned stop (depression between the cranial and nasal bones) between the forehead and the muzzle. The cheeks are full.
NECK
The neck is thick and powerful. The skin around the neck is free of wrinkles and the coat appropriately bristled.
EAR
The ears are thick, rather small, triangular in shape, and tilt slightly forward. The lines are straight and the ears stand erect. The distance between the ears is not narrow but not too wide.
EYES
The shape of the eye is approximately triangular. They are deep-set and slightly slanted. The eye rims are dark brownish in color. The distance between the eyes is proportionate.
