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WHAT IS A LONG COAT?

Long coated Akita puppies occur in litters out of standard coated parents on a regular basis. While there is not yet a coat length variety, with regards to Akitas in the AKC ring, there is one with the Chow-Chow and the Collie, for example. The long coated Akita is certainly not disqualified from the AKC ring.  There are long coated Akita AKC Champions as well as standard coated Akita AKC Champions.  They are just not as common and the long coats are not regularly exhibited. We at DTR do not breed or exhibit our long-coated Akitas but it has been done and therefore deserves mentioning. Our own long-coated Akitas are champions in our homes and in our hearts.

The long coated Akita usually carries approximately 3 to 4 inches more coat than the standard coated Akita.  The long coats do not shed more than the standard coated Akita but do require a bit more brushing and overall coat care. The long coated Akita's coats are very similar to the Samoyeds or the long coated Chow-Chow's coats.

Below, are some examples of long coated Akitas as puppies and as adults. The long coated Akitas seem to carry that giant, "teddy bear" look that they have during puppy-hood throughout their lives.

 

Photo courtesy, Cindy Carlson.

These two puppies, shown above, are litter-mates. The one on the right is a long coat.  They are cute as can be.

Below, "Maximus Wildman" says....Fly me....I'm yours!

Below, is: "Lola", a Clifford X Krystal daughter, auditioning for "Red Door" perfume and also giving the public a sneak peek into her world.

 

Below, a Wizard X Kazari long coated puppy, "Delilah", kicking back with her best friend, "Stevie".

Delilah, all grown up and elegant as they come.

Below, is a fantastic example of a mature, Long Coated Akita, named "Mo".  Mo is seen here providing quite the security blanket for his young human companion.

Photo courtesy of, Shelly Womack.

Below, is; "Thor", a Nitro X Kazari son shown basking in the 

"Nordic sun". 

Below, is "Sato" a Shinjitsu X Tiko daughter, taking a stroll at DTR and another shot of her as a, "classy" nine year old, retiree.

Below, fluffy Phoebe.......coming...

.....and going.

Above, "Yeti", as a young fluffy coated adult, smiling for the camera.