Akita vs German Spitz – Giant
Compare Akita and German Spitz – Giant: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Akita
VS
German Spitz – Giant
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Akita
German Spitz – Giant
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
60 – 67 cm
40 – 50 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
15 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 11 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
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
Very Smart
Protective
Large
German Spitz – Giant
Great with Kids
High Energy
Medium
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 German Spitz – Giant
The German Spitz – Giant (Grossspitz) is a medium, square-built spitz with a thick double coat and proud, foxlike look. An alert, vocal watchdog, it’s active, intelligent and sensitive, bonding closely with its family. Needs regular brushing, early socialisation, kind training and daily exercise.
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