Golden Akita Retriever

United States

Golden Retriever, Akita

Unknown

Brown

Black

White
Red
Brown
Black

The coat of a Golden Akita Retriever falls in the medium length category.

Straight

5-10 puppies per pregnancy

A Golden Akita Retriever can have a litter of 5-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Golden Akita Retrievers are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Golden Akita Retriever breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Hip Dysplasia
Bloat
Aortic Stenosis

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
Glaucoma
Skin Allergies
Hypothyroidism

Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Elbow Dysplasia

Physical Examination
Radiographs

Golden Akita Retriever have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Golden Akita Retrievers dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Fetch, Walk

High

Golden Akita Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

12 miles / week

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Golden Akita Retriever, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

120 minutes

In general most Golden Akita Retrievers usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Golden Akita Retriever is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Weekly

Golden Akita Retriever should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

3 cups

For an average 75-100 pound (34 - 45 kg) Golden Akita Retriever feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

$2.10 - $2.70 / day

The average cost of a Golden Akita Retriever is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 per day.

$55 - $63 / month

The average per month expenses of a Golden Akita Retriever is between $55 - $63. This makes an average of $660 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Golden Akita Retriever is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

A Golden Akita Retrievers typical characteristics indicate that this breed of dog is an ideal companion for kids and makes them family pets. Their gentle and protective nature and calm mentality make them gel along quickly with the younger humans

Golden Akita Retrievers are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Golden Akita Retrievers are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Golden Akita Retrievers are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Golden Akita Retriever is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Golden Akita Retriever is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Golden Akita Retriever dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.