that was an astute observation

I would wonder if they did split the breed would the current Akita not stay in working as a guarding breed and then the Japanese one go into northern? Thats cool to think about- two Akitas in a BIS ring!

Anyhow I was browsing from my phone before, and I didnt mean to start a new topic, and frankly whatever the AKC and ACA decide, I will uphold, though I do have an opinion on it, I dont care enough about this to be on the front lines of the battle, LOL

But as someone who has an american type, a full import type, and a blend of the two living in his home, in my qualified observation, the main differences between the two types are BEHAVIORAL, not physical.