Irish Wolfhound vs Akita
Compare Irish Wolfhound and Akita: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Irish Wolfhound
VS
Akita
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Irish Wolfhound
Akita
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
71 – 90 cm
60 – 67 cm
Weight
40 – 69 kg
38 – 42 kg
Life expectancy
6 – 8 years
10 – 11 years
Child friendly
5/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
5/5
Grooming needs
3/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
1/5
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
Irish Wolfhound
Great with kids
Quiet
Giant
Akita
Great with kids
Super smart
Protective
Large
Summary
About Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhounds are giant, tall hounds with a strong yet graceful build and a rough, weather‑resistant coat. Calm, gentle and sensitive, they are low‑key indoors but need steady exercise and space. They have notable health risks and a relatively short lifespan, so careful breeding and care are vital.
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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