Akita vs Havanese
Compare Akita and Havanese: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Akita
VS
Havanese
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Akita
Havanese
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 67 cm
23 – 27 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 11 years
14 – 17 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
2/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
1/5
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
Havanese
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 Havanese
The Havanese is Cuba’s national toy breed, a sturdy, lively companion with a long, silky, low‑shedding coat. Affectionate and people‑oriented, it suits families, apartments or houses. It needs regular grooming, daily walks, play, mental stimulation, and dislikes long periods alone.
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