For those who are raising Akita for the first time, before purchasing, it is best to visit the family who owns this dog to understand the appearance and habits of this dog, so that you can have a good idea when purchasing.

1. If conditions permit, you should also find some introduction materials about the dog, study it carefully, and learn more about the dog's appearance and body parts features to avoid mistakes when purchasing.

2. When selecting, you should first pay attention to the standard of height and weight. If it is too large or too small, it may not be a purebred. Due to the lack of age, the puppies have not yet fully developed their bodies, and individuals slightly smaller than the standard can also be considered.

3. The Akita Inu has a large skull, which is an inverted triangle with a wide upper part and a narrow lower part. If the head is too small, or the face is square, it does not meet the standard of the dog's appearance and should not be selected.

4. The Akita's ears are erect, triangular, with the tips pointing up and the ear sockets facing forward. If the ears are too large or drooping and do not conform to the appearance characteristics of the dog, they are not suitable candidates.

5. The dog's eyes are small, slightly triangular, with black eyes and edges. If the eyes are round, large and light in color, it does not meet the requirements of the dog's appearance standard.

6. The nose is wider and the tip of the nose is larger and black. If the nose is slender and pointed, the nose color is too light, and the face shape of the Akita dog is opposite, so it is not suitable for the candidate.

7. The neck is thick and short, the muscles are full and well-developed, the trunk is longer than the height, the chest is wide and thick, the rib cage is well developed, and the ribs are expanded. Those who are contrary to the above criteria are not Akita dogs.

8. The tail is high, the tail is large and plump, curled on the back or attached to the ribs, the tail hair is thick, straight and rich, if the tail is erect, straight and less hairy or like a saber The shape is drooping and does not conform to the morphological characteristics that the dog should have. It is not a candidate.

9. The coat should be double-layered, the upper layer is slightly longer and thicker, and the lower layer is thick and fine. The hair is shorter on the head, legs, and ears, longer on the arms and shoulders, and longer on the tail. If the length of each part of the hair is opposite to this, it does not look like an Akita and obviously cannot be purchased.

10. The coat color has white, tiger stripes or variegated markings, with the most brownish-yellow patches on a white background. If the coat color difference is too large, it is not like an Akita dog.

11. When selecting a deal, ask the seller for the dog's pedigree certificate, the transfer certificate signed by both parties and other certificates.