Akita
VS
Smålandsstövare
Akita vs Smålandsstövare
Compare Akita and Smålandsstövare 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
Smålandsstövare
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
60 – 67 cm
42 – 54 cm
Weight
38 – 42 kg
15 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 11 years
12 – 15 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
5/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
4/5
3/5
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Characteristics
Akita
Great with kids
Super smart
Protective
Large
Smålandsstövare
Great with kids
High energy
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 Smålandsstövare
The Smålandsstövare is a Swedish medium scenthound, compact and sturdy with a dense black and tan coat and often a natural short tail. Bred for hunting hare and fox, it is loyal, calm at home yet energetic outdoors, intelligent, independent, and still uncommon outside Scandinavia.
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