American Akita vs Medium Poodle
Compare American Akita and Medium Poodle: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
American Akita
VS
Medium Poodle
Comparison Table
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Characteristic
American Akita
Medium Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
61 – 71 cm
34 – 45 cm
Weight
35 – 55 kg
7 – 12 kg
Life Expectancy
10 – 14 years
13 – 15 years
Child-Friendly
3/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
4/5
Intelligence
4/5
5/5
Trainability
3/5
4/5
Health
4/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
3/5
5/5
Shedding
3/5
1/5
Barking Level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
1/5
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
Medium Poodle
High Energy
Very Smart
Easy to Train
Small
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 Medium Poodle
Medium Poodles are medium‑sized, athletic dogs with a curly, low‑shedding coat that needs regular grooming. Highly intelligent and easy to train, they are lively outside but calm indoors. Affectionate, people‑focused, and versatile, they excel in family life and many dog sports.
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