Great Pyrenees vs Akita
Compare Great Pyrenees and Akita: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Great Pyrenees
VS
Akita
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Great Pyrenees
Akita
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
65 – 80 cm
60 – 67 cm
Weight
34 – 60 kg
38 – 42 kg
Life expectancy
10 – 12 years
10 – 11 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
2/5
5/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking level
3/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
3/5
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
Great Pyrenees
Great with kids
Super smart
Giant
Akita
Great with kids
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Great Pyrenees
Large, calm livestock guardian from the Pyrenees, the Great Pyrenees is a powerful white, heavy‑shedding dog with a thick coat and double dewclaws. Gentle yet strongly protective, it needs secure fencing, steady socialization, mental stimulation, and experienced, patient handling.
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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