Akita vs American Akita
Compare Akita and American Akita: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Akita
VS
American Akita
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Akita
American Akita
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
60 – 67 cm
61 – 71 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
35 – 55 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 11 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Akita
Great with Kids
Very Smart
Protective
Large
American Akita
Very Smart
Giant
Summary
About Akita
Large, powerful Japanese spitz breed with a broad head, curled tail and dense double coat that sheds heavily. Calm, independent and reserved with strangers but deeply loyal to family and a natural guardian. Intelligent yet strong‑willed, best for experienced, consistent owners.
About American Akita
Large, powerful spitz-type dog with a broad, bear-like head and curled tail. Calm, loyal, and strongly protective with family, but reserved with strangers and often aloof with other dogs. Thick double coat sheds heavily. Intelligent, independent, and best suited to experienced, consistent owners.
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