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February 7, 2010

What is the typical life span of an Akita?

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Spodman asked:


I have a 3/4 Akita male, he's over 12 years old now. I figure he is way up there in years, I've been told that 8 to 10 years is typical. Does anyone have any first hand knowledge?

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February 9, 2010

Bonzie12 @ 5:36 am

About 10 to 12 years. It depends on the individual dog and how healthy he is.

February 11, 2010

ladystang @ 2:57 pm

9 years

yours is old.

February 14, 2010

ρяøυ∂ мυммÿ øƒ τωø вεαυτιεṡ! @ 1:52 am

10-12 years is the average, but you said he is 3/4, so whatever the 1/4 may be the reason he is living longer.

February 15, 2010

Chrys @ 12:46 pm

big dogs usually don't live as long as small ones…so a 12 yr old Akita is pretty old…but thats good, it means you've been a good dog parent.

February 16, 2010

UHave2BeKiddingMe @ 11:34 pm

If he is the size of an Akita then yes, he is getting up there in years.

I had one Purebred Akita live to be 10 years old.
My current Purebred Akita turns 12 years old this month.

February 17, 2010

traps_girl @ 12:59 am

honestly it depends on how well the owner takes care of the dog if he makes it to 15 that would be amazing .. jus keep up on his teeth excersise and diet

February 18, 2010

Kimberly B1971 @ 2:26 am

We were just talking about this at Christmas…my sister has a male short haired akita and a female long haired akita. Her female Akita is 10 years old and we were talking about her failing health. My sister told me that 10 is at the top end of the age limit for these beautiful dogs, so if your dog is 12, he is doing really well…
I hope this helped…

gibby @ 1:13 pm

you are very lucky charish him and dont push him because he is an oldie…haha. he sounds cute! 8-10 years is average but you are really lucky. i asked my mommy and she is like an ubber dog expert, and she answered this, all credit to her!

February 21, 2010

nicey @ 1:20 pm

Hi,

Akita has a lifespan of 10 to 12 years or more. Here's more info:

February 23, 2010

wolfkiss @ 6:27 am

My Akita is 11 years old….I had another one and she was almost 13 years old when she died

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