Akita vs Medium Poodle
Compare Akita and Medium Poodle: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Akita
VS
Medium Poodle
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
Akita
Medium Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
60 – 67 cm
34 – 45 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
7 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 11 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
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
Very Smart
Protective
Large
Medium Poodle
High Energy
Very Smart
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 Medium Poodle
Medium Poodles are medium‑sized, athletic dogs with a curly, low‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Highly intelligent and easy to train, they are lively outside but calm indoors. Affectionate, people‑focused, and versatile, they excel in family life and many dog sports.
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