Akita vs Pumi
Compare Akita and Pumi: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Akita
VS
Pumi
Comparison table
Show differences only
Characteristic
Akita
Pumi
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 67 cm
38 – 47 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
8 – 15 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 11 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
3/5
4/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
2/5
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
Pumi
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
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 Pumi
The Pumi is a medium‑small Hungarian herding dog with a curly, low‑shedding coat, pricked ears, and an alert expression. Intelligent, energetic, and vocal, it excels in dog sports, needs regular mental and physical work, bonds closely with its family, and remains relatively rare.
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