American Akita
American Akita
VS
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Breeds
American Akita
Comparisons
Basset Bleu de Gascogne

American Akita vs Basset Bleu de Gascogne

Compare American Akita and Basset Bleu de Gascogne 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
American Akita
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
61 – 71 cm
34 – 38 cm
Weight
35 – 55 kg
16 – 18 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
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Characteristics

American Akita
Super smart
Giant
Basset Bleu de Gascogne
Great with kids
Medium

Summary

About American Akita
Large, powerful spitz-type dog with a broad, bear-like head and curled tail. Calm, loyal, and strongly protective with family, but reserved with strangers and often aloof with other dogs. Thick double coat sheds heavily. Intelligent, independent, and best suited to experienced, consistent owners.
About Basset Bleu de Gascogne
French scent hound with blue‑mottled coat, long low body and deep baying voice. Calm, affectionate and gentle at home; energetic, determined and scent‑driven outdoors. Generally sociable with dogs and families. Needs regular exercise, kind training, ear care and secure fencing.

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