also: あきたいぬ
Akita (dog breed)
A large Japanese dog breed originally from Akita Prefecture, known for loyalty and dignity.
The Akita is known as a loyal dog.
He keeps an Akita.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading あきたいぬ is the most common pronunciation.
Alternate reading using the on'yomi of 犬; less common but still recognized.
From 秋田 (Akita, the prefecture) + 犬 (dog). The breed is named after its region of origin.