Akita
VS
Great Pyrenees
Akita vs Great Pyrenees
Compare Akita and Great Pyrenees side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Akita
Great Pyrenees
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 67 cm
65 – 80 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
34 – 60 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 11 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
4/5
5/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
5/5
2/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
5/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Akita
Great with kids
Super smart
Protective
Large
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super 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 Great Pyrenees
Large, calm livestock guardian from the Pyrenees, the Great Pyrenees is a powerful white, heavy‑shedding dog with a thick coat and double dewclaws. Gentle yet strongly protective, it needs secure fencing, steady socialization, mental stimulation, and experienced, patient handling.
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