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15 Historical Facts About Akitas You Might Not Know

#10 At the beginning of the 20th century, work began to restore the purebred breed. The Japanese authorities were seriously worried that their symbol might be lost forever.

#11 In the Second World War, dogs were drafted into the army, they were used for various purposes and even sewed fur coats from their skins.

#12 After the end of the war, it seemed that everything, the Akita Inu breed disappeared from the face of the earth, but several noble families saved the situation.

They kept the dogs in secret and thus managed to preserve the breed.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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