How Big Can an Akita Grow? A Full Breakdown of Adult Weight and Height

A male Akita can grow to a height of 66.0 cm to 71.1 cm, with a weight of around 40 kg; a female Akita can grow to a height of 61.0 cm to 66.0 cm, with a weight of around 25 kg. An Akita's bones are basically fully formed at around 11 months, and after that it will basically not grow any taller.

The Akita is the national dog of Japan and a Japanese family pet dog. It is the only large dog among the natural monuments designated by the Japanese state, and is the largest spitz-type breed in Japan. This dog is very brave, highly perceptive, loyal and intelligent, and is a capable working dog and watchdog.

The Akita originated in the 17th century and is native to Japan. Its ancestor is a mountain hunting dog called the Akita hunting dog, which was bred by Japanese nobles exiled to Akita Prefecture in Honshu, Japan. In the past, only the imperial family and nobles could own an Akita.