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1. 1. Does the FCI list the Japanese Akita and American Akita as one identical breed standard?

   Does the FCI list the Japanese Akita and American Akita as one identical breed standard?

   Only coat length separates them No, the American Akita has a separate standard Yes, the names are interchangeable in every registry

2. 2. Your Akita stiffens when an unfamiliar dog comes close. What is a useful response?

   Your Akita stiffens when an unfamiliar dog comes close. What is a useful response?

   Push the dogs together until they relax Assume a curled tail means consent Increase space instead of forcing a greeting

3. 3. How may a vet confirm suspected sebaceous adenitis in an Akita?

   How may a vet confirm suspected sebaceous adenitis in an Akita?

   Use a coat-colour chart alone Examine a skin biopsy Count the dog's tail curls

4. 4. You want an Akita comfortable with ear checks. How do you start?

   You want an Akita comfortable with ear checks. How do you start?

   Brief easy touches paired with rewards, respecting discomfort Restrain it for a complete inspection on the first attempt Wait until its ear is painful before practising

5. 5. Why practise comfortable basket-muzzle use with an Akita before an emergency?

   Why practise comfortable basket-muzzle use with an Akita before an emergency?

   It replaces assessment of pain or fear It can make necessary safety equipment more familiar It makes any forced encounter safe

6. 6. An Akita damages the door and pants when left alone. What should you investigate?

   An Akita damages the door and pants when left alone. What should you investigate?

   Possible separation-related distress and support needs Whether the dog is taking revenge Whether punishment after returning is severe enough

7. 7. Which tail carriage appears in the Japanese Akita standard?

   Which tail carriage appears in the Japanese Akita standard?

   A long tail always tucked beneath the abdomen A thick tail curled over the back A naturally absent tail in every dog

8. 8. It is hot and humid during your Akita's usual exercise time. What is appropriate?

   It is hot and humid during your Akita's usual exercise time. What is appropriate?

   Maintain intense exercise because it has a dense coat Reduce heat exposure and adapt the outing Wait for collapse before changing plans

9. 9. What coat structure does a Japanese Akita normally have?

   What coat structure does a Japanese Akita normally have?

   Only a single silky layer A hairless body with only a tail tuft A straight outer coat over a soft dense undercoat

10. 10. Your Akita growls when you reach towards its food bowl. What is safer?

    Your Akita growls when you reach towards its food bowl. What is safer?

    Ask visitors to put their hands in it Stop approaching and arrange appropriate behavioural support Take the bowl away repeatedly to assert authority

11. 11. Which build does the Japanese Akita standard describe?

    Which build does the Japanese Akita standard describe?

    A large, sturdy, balanced dog A toy-sized delicate dog An extremely elongated miniature dog

12. 12. An Akita develops persistent scales and patchy hair loss. What is sensible?

    An Akita develops persistent scales and patchy hair loss. What is sensible?

    Assume every bald patch is normal moulting Have a vet assess the skin Start a treatment chosen from coat photographs

13. 13. An Akita has a swollen abdomen and repeatedly tries to vomit without bringing anything up. What next?

    An Akita has a swollen abdomen and repeatedly tries to vomit without bringing anything up. What next?

    Wait until morning to compare its appetite Give a large meal to settle the stomach Contact an emergency vet immediately

14. 14. Your Akita settles best in a quiet corner. How can the household support this?

    Your Akita settles best in a quiet corner. How can the household support this?

    Keep moving it into busy gatherings Disturb it frequently to maintain alertness Protect that resting space and reinforce calm moments

15. 15. An Akita is gentle with people. Does that establish safety with a new cat?

    An Akita is gentle with people. Does that establish safety with a new cat?

    Yes, if the cat is small enough No, cat introductions need separate assessment and careful management Yes, friendliness transfers automatically

16. 16. An Akita lives peacefully with a child. What should adults still provide?

    An Akita lives peacefully with a child. What should adults still provide?

    Active supervision and a protected resting space Permission to climb on the dog Unsupervised access whenever the dog is tired

17. 17. Which activity can add variety to an Akita's routine without constant hard exercise?

    Which activity can add variety to an Akita's routine without constant hard exercise?

    Repeated exhausting runs despite fatigue Keeping it isolated to preserve its independence A short supervised search for suitable hidden rewards

18. 18. Someone says an Akita has healthy hips because it looks strong. What is missing?

    Someone says an Akita has healthy hips because it looks strong. What is missing?

    A heavier collar Appropriate hip assessment records A photograph taken from farther away

19. 19. In sebaceous adenitis, which structures are primarily affected?

    In sebaceous adenitis, which structures are primarily affected?

    The sound-producing structures of the throat The bones inside the paws The skin's oil-producing glands

20. 20. A strong Akita has not learned to walk on a loose lead. Which approach helps?

    A strong Akita has not learned to walk on a loose lead. Which approach helps?

    Treat pulling as proof it needs harsher punishment Reward manageable steps of walking without tension Avoid teaching because large dogs cannot learn it