Choosing the Right Akita Collar for Your Akita As all akita owners know, the most important akita accessory is their collar. However, there are so many different kinds of akita collars that owners don't know which ones are best for their akita. Personality, activity levels and the size of your akita all need to be taken into consideration before purchasing a akita collar. In the latter part of the 18th century, Holland was split between the partisans of the Prince of Orange and the patriots, and the patriots were led by Kees de Gyselaer, who owned a dog named Kees. Kees gave the Keeshond breed its name and became the symbol of the Patriots. Three common kinds of akita collars to choose from are available in a variety of shapes, materials and sizes. The first kind is the traditional Slip Collar. This type of collar, more commonly known as the choke chain, comes with both benefits and drawbacks. Most akita owners never use this type of collar to hurt or choke their DOGS, but it can affect your akita's ability to breathe if pulled too tight. Usually constructed of a single strand of chain with two loops on each end, the collar is created as one end of the chain is pulled through one loop, creating a circle that is then placed over the akita's head. The loose loop is attached to a leash or anchor chain. When used properly, it is an effective training and walking tool. About eight thousand years ago, ancient Egyptians began to raise a breed called Saluki, as hunting dogs. Saluki is an arabic word. In english it translates as "noble one". These dogs are probably the oldest known breed. Another type of akita collar is the buckle-type, which is made out of various materials such as plastic, leather and polyester or nylon fibers. These collars are strong, yet such a collar must not be too tight or too lose or else it becomes useless to a akita owner. Make sure that you can slide at least one or two fingers between your akita's neck muscles and the collar when fitting this one. Also, keep in mind that when walking, your akita may become excited, and he or she may be able to twist or wiggle their way out of that collar, leaving you holding the end of a leash with the collar attached while your akita is racing off to destinations unknown. The silky terrier originated about 100 years ago in Australia. Their major ancestors were the Australian terrier and the Yorkshire terrier. They were bred to be family companions, watchdogs, and to hunt rodents and snakes. Body harness collars are popular with owners of larger DOGS and do not come with the inherent dangers that traditional around-the-neck collars do. Leashes can clip to the harness at the shoulder, or around the chest area on most models, which provides optimum control for those who like to take their akitas out walking or running every day. Make sure that no matter which type of akita collar you purchase for your akita that it is adequate for the purposes for which you bought it. Try to teach akitas from puppydom to obey and heel, which will keep your reliance on a DOG collar to a minimum. After all, ensuring the comfort and safety of your akita should always be your first priority. The dachshund's name comes from it's earliest use. The dachshund was originally a badger hunter. In German, Dachs means "badger," Hund is "hound". This explains the breed's curious and inquisitive nature, which has survived to this day.