Alice White
#7 The worship of the breed reached the point that in the families of the emperor and the nobility, the Akitu-inu dogs had a personal servant, it was only possible to talk to the animal in a calm voice without using colloquial expressions.
#8 Over time, the breed became more accessible and gradually spread throughout all countries.
#9 Dogs were used in battles for fun and spectacular shows.
Most of the fights took place in the city of Odate, and the largest number of Akita Inu dogs were also there. At one time, the breed even began to be called Odate. The main rivals of the Akita Inu were the only Japanese Molossian dogs Tosa Inu - large, strong, hardy. So that the Akita Inu could adequately compete with the Tosa Inu, they were crossed with large European breeds. This artisanal selection almost led to the complete destruction of the pure Akita Inu breed.
