Akita vs Bedlington Terrier
Compare Akita and Bedlington Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Akita
VS
Bedlington Terrier
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Akita
Bedlington Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 67 cm
40 – 41 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
8 – 10 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 11 years
11 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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
Super smart
Protective
Large
Bedlington Terrier
Great with kids
Small
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 Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington Terriers are small, lamb-like yet athletic terriers with a lean, arched body and distinctive curly, low-shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Originally bred for hunting, they are fast, curious, sensitive, devoted family dogs with strong prey drive and benefit from kind training and daily exercise.
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