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Akita

If you are a dog and your owner suggests that you wear a sweater, suggest that he wear a tail. Fran Lebowitz

The vintage art advertising Akita poster is one of artworks by Ken Bailey. He chose the breed for tea advertising deliberately as the breed originates from Japan, which is famous by its tea ceremony. Akita is actually a national treasure proclaimed by Japanese government symbolizing health and wealth. The breed’s name came from one of the regions of the island of Honshū in the Akita prefecture.

Unfortunately, Akitas became almost extinct during World War II, as their fur was widely used for warm army uniforms. Today the breed is presented in two separate types: the Akita Inu and the American Akita. The difference is in coat colours:  American Akita can be of any color, whereas Japanese Akitas are only red, fawn, sesame, white, or brindle.

The dogs are very territorial and protective. The breed is very close to the wolf. Akita puppies need to be trained from the early puppyhood. With the proper training, the dog is very good with children, playful, intelligent and energetic.

Ken Bailey used his distinctive style to portrait Akita with great sense of humor and fantasy.

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