Akita
VS
Miniature Schnauzer
Akita vs Miniature Schnauzer
Compare Akita and Miniature Schnauzer 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
Miniature Schnauzer
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 67 cm
30 – 35 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
4 – 8 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 11 years
12 – 16 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
5/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Akita
Great with kids
Super smart
Protective
Large
Miniature Schnauzer
Super 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 Miniature Schnauzer
Compact, sturdy Miniature Schnauzers are bright, trainable, and people focused. Their wiry, low shedding coat needs regular grooming. Alert watchdogs with a terrier streak, they need daily exercise, mental stimulation, and clear training, and often live 12–15 years.
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