Saint Bernard vs American Akita
Compare Saint Bernard and American Akita: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Saint Bernard
VS
American Akita
Comparison Table
Show Differences Only
Characteristic
Saint Bernard
American Akita
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
2 – Pinscher and Schnauzer, Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs
5 – Spitz and Primitive Types
Height
65 – 90 cm
61 – 71 cm
Weight
60 – 100 kg
35 – 55 kg
Life Expectancy
8 – 10 years
10 – 14 years
Child-Friendly
5/5
3/5
Energy Level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
3/5
4/5
Trainability
3/5
3/5
Health
3/5
4/5
Grooming Needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
5/5
3/5
Barking Level
3/5
4/5
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
Saint Bernard
Great with Kids
Giant
American Akita
Very Smart
Giant
Summary
About Saint Bernard
Large, gentle mountain dog developed by Swiss monks for rescue and companionship. Calm and affectionate, especially with children, but very big, drooly, and heavy shedding. Needs moderate exercise, careful joint and health management, and close inclusion in family life.
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.
Similar Breeds
More Breeds
