English Setter vs Akita
Compare English Setter and Akita: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
English Setter
VS
Akita
Comparison table
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Characteristic
English Setter
Akita
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
52 – 68 cm
60 – 67 cm
Weight
16 – 25 kg
38 – 42 kg
Life expectancy
9 – 15 years
10 – 11 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
5/5
5/5
Grooming needs
1/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
1/5
4/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
English Setter
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Low grooming
Easy to train
Medium
Akita
Great with kids
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About English Setter
Elegant, medium‑large gundog with a silky belton coat and feathered tail. Gentle, devoted and people‑oriented, it suits active families who enjoy long daily walks. Sensitive to harsh handling, it responds best to kind, consistent training and regular grooming.
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.
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