Akita vs Cesky Terrier
Compare Akita and Cesky Terrier: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Akita
Cesky Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
3 – Terriers
Height
60 – 67 cm
27 – 32 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
6 – 10 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 11 years
9 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
5/5
2/5
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
Cesky Terrier
Great with Kids
Easy to Train
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 Cesky Terrier
Compact Czech hunting and family terrier with a sturdy, low body and long, silky clipped coat. Calm yet playful, typically good with children and dogs when well socialised. Intelligent and sensitive, needs regular exercise, training, and grooming. Still relatively rare outside its homeland.
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