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Large mountain dog of northern Japan (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

akita

(Other definitions for akita that I've seen before include "dog from Japan" , "heavy brute?" , "Japanese breed of dog" , "powerful dog" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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