According to Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post, Japanese dog breeders have in recent years favored imported small dogs, such as Chihuahuas and poodles, and there has been a marked change in the choice of dogs. As Japan’s six “national dogs” Shiba Inu, Akita, Kishu, Shikoku, Hokkaido and Kofei, are in danger of extinction, mainly because Japanese owners think they are not cute enough and too big! The Akita is the largest fox dog breed in Japan, and this large fox dog is quite notable even in countries like Europe and the United States where there are many fox dog breeds. In Japan, the Akita is a national historical heritage dog, and is the only large dog designated as a national natural monument in Japan, as it is known for its “faithful dog, Yakuza”. This dog is very brave, sensitive, loyal and intelligent, and there are many stories about its loyalty. Why is such an excellent dog on the verge of extinction? According to statistics, in 1989, the total number of purebred four-breed dogs was over 5,100, and in 2018, that number plummeted to 689. According to a spokesman for the canine association, because Japan’s “national treasure woofers” are large, more suitable for living in the open countryside, while in the big city room space is small, walking the dog is very inconvenient, the cost of feeding is also more expensive, many people do not want to keep the “national dog Many people are reluctant to keep “national dogs”. In addition, in recent years, Japan has experienced a large population shift, with a large number of young people moving from the countryside to the cities to make a living, and the overall population of Japan is shrinking, all of these environmental factors have affected the number of “national dogs” in Japan. The Akita is the most popular breed of the Japanese national dog, and thanks to the Japan Akita Preservation Association, although the number of breeders in Japan is decreasing, it still has a great reputation in the world. Many people are actually surprised by the news that the Akita is on the verge of extinction. Although the Akita is a large dog, it is really cute, probably because of the high cost of breeding, but this does not stop us from loving the Akita!
