Akitas were first recognized by the American Kennel Club as a distinct breed in the year 1972. (11/15) by Judy Powell September 5, 2020, 5:59 am Credit Judy Powell 0 Previous 11/15 Next View full list See more Previous article Good night! Next article They really hate being in water. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.