American Akita vs Field Spaniel
Compare American Akita and Field Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
American Akita
VS
Field Spaniel
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
American Akita
Field Spaniel
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
8 – Retrievers, Flushing Dogs and Water Dogs
Height
61 – 71 cm
43 – 46 cm
Weight
35 – 55 kg
18 – 25 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 14 years
10 – 12 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
4/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
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
2/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
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
American Akita
Very Smart
Giant
Field Spaniel
Great with Kids
High Energy
Quiet
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 Field Spaniel
Medium, athletic gundog with a glossy, feathered coat and dark, expressive eyes. Calm yet enthusiastic, deeply attached to family and often sensitive. Needs kind, consistent training, regular exercise, and mental work. Still relatively rare, valued by dedicated enthusiasts.
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