Akita owner and Dog Trainer and Behaviourist, Tamsin, is the proud owner of a long coated American Akita, a breed not officially recognised by the UK Kennel Club because of its coat. With it's stunning white fur, it's handy that it has a propensity to groom itself like a cat, but these dogs still require a lot of grooming. Despite that, Tamsin wouldn't have any other breed.

In this video, Tamsin explains the difference in the breeds and tells us what these beautiful animals are like to live with.